Breaking Down ASWB Masters/Clinical (LMSW/LSW/LCSW) Practice Questions With Phil

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Жыл бұрын

Hey Everyone! Today I provide motivation to those struggling to PASS their exams and review 5 questions that have varying clinical considerations. I provide insight on the type of questions: Recall, Reasoning, or Application, as well as apply the SFAREAFI as applicable.
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The ASWB Clinical Exam/Master Exam is a test that was made to determine whether or not an individual's level of knowledge of social work in a clinical setting is sufficient. You will have four hours to complete 170 multiple choice questions, including 20 pre-test questions, that test your knowledge in Human Behavior, Diversity Issues, Diagnosis and Assessment, Psychotherapy, Communication, Therapeutic Relationships, Professional Ethics, Clinical Supervision, Practice Evaluation, Service Delivery, and Clinical Practice and Management. To register, you must have at least a Master's degree from a social work program, and two years of clinical social work experience.

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@lyssamichellem Жыл бұрын

Question 5: I really don’t get why A isn’t correct. It would be SO irresponsible to not assess more on literal death threats. In the real world, I would ask about that FIRST & then do D. I really dont get it 😭

@chyup64 9 ай бұрын

I agree, I really disagree with Phil on this one. Duty to Warn is huge, and I would understand if the threat was several months ago, but two days? With access to means? I just really don't think the test wouldn't have you choose a safety answer to this one.

@trevorroth7054 6 ай бұрын

I would be fired and rightfully so if this wasn’t addressed first.

@blipstercravings Жыл бұрын

I just passed my LMSW exam on the first try on the 31st!! Your videos were instrumental. I watched every single break down video you had, and it made the application questions so much easier for me! Thank you so much for what you do!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!🎉🎉 YOU are amazing🤓 ISN'T IT SUCH AN AMAZING FEELING TO PASS!?!?!!? I am grateful you included my style and videos in your prep 💛💙If you would like for me to shout you out in my next video, then send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com letting me know you PASSED!!! If I can be helpful in any way with your future goals, then let me know 😎

@vikkiparson16 Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil! I passed my exam for LCSW-C yesterday! I’ve been doing watching your videos throughout this journey of pursing my license. Your motivational talks, especially around failure, fueled and encouraged me! You have such a good spirit and the work you do for the social work community is so important. I took this exam 4 times, each of the times I would have your videos apart of my study routine. A good friend shared your page. But each time i took the exam, I learned what I needed to do differently or that it wasn’t divine timing. This last time I told myself I would take my time and use the time allotted. I told myself to truly apply your strategy and literally heard you voice in my head lol (first, best, next ALL mean the same thing lol). I truly appreciate you and these videos are amazing. Keep doing your thing to bring light to the community! And I’m so pressed I passed 😂

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!🎉🎉 YOU are amazing🤓ISN'T IT SUCH AN AMAZING FEELING TO PASS!?!?!!? I am grateful and humbled you included my style and videos in your prep 💛💙It is stories like yours that remind me of why I do what I do; PLEASE continue to build yourself up and to believe in yourself because you can accomplish ANYTHING you set your mind to!!! If I can be helpful in any way with your future goals, then let me know 😎

@sexyeyez2000 Жыл бұрын

My mom is sick and I am an only child and I have sacrificed a lot and so has my mother to see me become successful in life, and I have to pass this exam.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I wish you and your mother the best💙💛 You did not come this far to only come this far.

@sandy0959 Жыл бұрын

Try a mindful meditation-visualize passing. You got this!

@lindameyer2254 Жыл бұрын

I am an only child too. We can do this!

@lexi4christ108 Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I believe in you 😊💜

@blksugarat50 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps ??if so I can. I have to do it on the computer and I have a lot to use for it, so so I could get some more info, I'd like this to happen happen happen you put in a minute to make make happen,, if not I I. I have to do a a a, and I I be able. If I can come now I would like like guys guys if not I will will me when I I come come and and and. I am going on with a few few few but if I don't get off work, I'll let me me. If I don't get get get, I'll I'll in the office.. be there to pick you you Ive. If I don't get off work, I'll be in the morning, but I'll I'll and call me back when I'm I'm in hospital, I did 76li

@humbled92_Mister Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I passed my clinical exam last month. Blessings.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!🎉🎉 YOU are amazing🤓 ISN'T IT SUCH AN AMAZING FEELING TO PASS!?!?!!? I am grateful you included my style and videos in your prep!! If you would like for me to shout you out in my next video, then send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com letting me know you PASSED!!! If I can be helpful in any way with your future goals, then let me know 😎

@jessiedawn2244 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know someone has to be a caregiver of a elderly person for aps to intervene. Thank you

@forrealnesssake6475 Жыл бұрын

I passed my LCSW exam in Florida on my first try! Your videos were SO helpful! I kept hearing your voice "ANY length of time, hop on top of it!" lol thank you for taking the time to pay it forward!

@katebrownstein5177 Жыл бұрын

Phil, I passed my LMSW exam first try today, and I really do owe it to you! I watched all of your free breaking down questions videos, and they really helped me get my mind right about how the ASWB assesses social work knowledge. I am so grateful, you do so much for so many of us! Blessings ❤ (also “bad moves, bad vibes” kept me smiling as I eliminated answers, thank you!!)

@dannilynn5461 Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil….. I passed my exam…. With help of your videos…..

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEE!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! YOU are amazing🤓 ISN'T IT SUCH AN AMAZING FEELING TO PASS!?!?!!? It is extra special for me to see that you PASSED because you have been rocking with me since around when I first started. I am grateful you included me in your prep💛PLEASE continue building yourself up to become the best possible social worker, and person YOU can be!! ✊🏻

@dannilynn5461 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps yes sir….. will do…… and I’m rite around the corner from you in Detroit….. Go Blue

@morganwaites1420 Жыл бұрын

Taking my exam TOMORROW for the second time. Only been watching your videos for the past week and they’ve already made me feel more confident.

@dustinshorter8962 Жыл бұрын

Did you pass on your second attempt?

@sexyeyez2000 Жыл бұрын

I am one action away from reaching my goals and changing my life and that’s to pass this exam.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

Never doubt the impact of one thought, one situation or one person!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! 💛

@shapaeredrick3480 Жыл бұрын

Phil, you’re preaching to me! I hear you sooo load and clear!!!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive words, as they mean more than you will ever know💛💙 I will continue to try my best to give the world as much positivity as I can!!! ✊🏻

@h.a.3826 Жыл бұрын

Just took and passed my exam. Thank you so much for this content. Super helpful

@aleeymeow Жыл бұрын

This video has been really helpful for me to understand how to read the question for what it's truly asking. I am planning to take my LMSW exam in May, so I have quite a bit of time to study but making every moment count as life gets busy. Thanks for your content. I look forward to studying and watching your videos!

@shaemaimam630 Жыл бұрын

Those were the best questions I've ever heard and I've been watching almost every LMSW video I could find for 3 months!! Complex questions, diversity in client situations, detailed walk-through of each question, thank you Phil! My exam is next week, glad to have heard this video, thanks for posting it.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive and kind words 💛💙 It is my pleasure to be able to serve and I try my best to give everything I have in each video!!! Go into the exam next week and KICK IT DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST and let me know how it goes💥

@stephanieortiz8598 Жыл бұрын

Your videos helped me pass! Thank you very much! Keep up the great work!

@amydombrowski9819 Жыл бұрын

Phil love the motivational stuff you give each video study for Clinical exam and I am impressed that I got 3 question right this video, because I received my MSW in 2005, passed the Master level exam right after graduation, but its been awhile so I appreciate every thing you do to work through this exam.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive and kind words 💛💙 I try my best to give everything I have and it means a lot to me that my words are helpful for you ✊🏻 Please continue building yourself up and finding the beauty in the growth you have made.

@anastasiadwira4698 Жыл бұрын

We’ve been waiting Phil!!!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me💛💙

@michelagiordano9336 Жыл бұрын

Great energy that really helps with concentration and understanding in these videos!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I apologize for not getting back to you until now as things have been busy on my end. I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive and kind words as they mean more than you will ever know💙💛

@sarahwilliams3967 Жыл бұрын

Hello Phil. I stumbled upon your videos and they have been helpful. I wish I had known of them before. I have taken the test several times and did not pass. I had to reschedule form this month to January 2023 and they is close. I want to pass this time. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing!

@dariuspayne6027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for what you do!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me ✊🏻 It is my pleasure to be able to serve 💛💙

@lyssaunderwood91 Жыл бұрын

I am nervous I have to take the LSW master’s level. I can’t afford to buy study books yet but I truly am blessed to have stumbled across your page! Thank you so much from your videos, I leave super confident that I will pass one day.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure to be able to serve and it is situations just like yours why I started my KZfaq channel. I wanted EVERYONE to have the ability to KICK THE EXAM DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST regardless of their financial situation 💛

@nadiatherese6912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil 🙏

@chiquitacarter-layne5232 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Thank you

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me ✊🏻 It is my pleasure to be able to serve 💛💙

@angelabeaty8915 Жыл бұрын

Great information.

@felipecandelaria3961 Жыл бұрын

I only got a few questions you asked right but it was helpful listening to you break each of them down. It made perfect sense after you did. Also all my answers came down to the last two which I consider a positive lol😅

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me ✊🏻 Please continue building yourself up and identifying ways to improve your process of breaking down questions. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! 😎

@dianarodriguez5687 Жыл бұрын

Good questions! Thx

@coracora5352 Жыл бұрын

You better preach Phil 👏🏼👏🏼

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me💛💙 I try my best to give EVERYTHING I have and your positive words mean more than you will ever know!!

@sierrasfdph3486 Жыл бұрын

i love the videos overall as he really reviews questions. The ONLY recommendation is to choose what a highlight color means and stick with it. also the fushia is so dark I can't really read the Q and I'm on a large screen desktop. Phil in the blank thank you though!!!!!!!!!!! x100!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me 💛💙What is dark to you? Let me know and I will try my best to make changes in the future.

@Theonetruesona Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil where do you get these questions and answers from?

@sandy0959 Жыл бұрын

One of the books I read this summer was "The Path Made Clear" by Oprah. I am going to get this in audible. It's a fun book with motivational stories. She's an awesome motivational speaker.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate ALL of the support you have shown me💛💙 I will have to check it out. A book I am going to start recommending is "You Owe You, ET's new book.

@sandy0959 Жыл бұрын

He's awesome. Keep on shinning/Take care/TTYL 😎💙✨💙🤘🏼

@TheKazcar Жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m new to your videos and like them a lot. Can you explain how to use that acronym box on the left? My exam is in 3 days and it is not looking good for me!

@ryanaloe3433 Жыл бұрын

Hey, So another prep coach used that same first question and said that A was the correct choice. There was a very similar question on a mock exam I took where the correct answer was to assess for suicide ideation and the rationale provided is directly counter to your rationale. Is there anyway you can provide some clarification. I very much don’t want to get a question wrong on the test because of this kind of confusion

@chadramaker4408 Ай бұрын

Hey Phil, I appreciate the energy and content. I think some of these questions do not appropriately delineate the answers. A 45 year old man with a hip replacement would not be eligible for aftercare rehab facilities. It would be private pay at best. If that is the case that should be addressed. To me, it appears more information is needed so checking with the doctor to see if any reasons exist for aftercare eligibility may be the only appropriate option. The social worker needs more information. The answer has to be "assess" or the question needs fine-tuning. I appreciate the work you put in. Just trying to help.

@jennifermcmullin3436 Жыл бұрын

I am starting to prepare to take my LCSW exam. I took the LSMW exam and accomplished the exam but having some difficulty in getting back to the hardcore study habits I had when I took the LMSW exam. Any suggestions to get me back on track? I figure if I set aside just 30-45 minutes to study 5-7 days a week that it might help.

@samantha3050 Жыл бұрын

what would the difference between assess and intervention?

@francescasellers6143 Жыл бұрын

I can not see the acymoms used can someone help me and write them out.

@tlouii6951 11 ай бұрын

Hey, Quick question.. On question number 1... Why is C ( feelings) and not intervene?

@user-kd7zt6rb8d Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil! I have a question regarding that first question on this practice set. If the terminology in your question would’ve said “she is increasingly depressed” rather than episodes, would we have then assessed for suicide risk? I got stumbled on these questions during the ASWB practice because the ones that had suicide assessment as the answer, I didn’t choose because it didn’t explicitly state SI/HI risk factors.

@Kpcoz95 Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem when I took the practice test. @phil, can you please help!

@Schmitfaced Жыл бұрын

Same!!

@strick2016 Жыл бұрын

Regarding question #4…. If there is abuse in the relationship, why would we identify strategies to improve the relationship when there is physical abuse disclosed. Is an altercation different from physical abuse? ‘

@KarlyB10 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I've also never heard (or read) that abuse has to be done by a caretaker. I even just looked at my states laws and its any abuse or neglect needs to be reported.

@dimenicole5524 Жыл бұрын

Is this located in Houston, TX? Or can we attend the 1 day focused group virtual? I took the LCSW and failed by 7pts. I rescheduled. The test had a lot of administrative/ director/ macro questions that I could not answer confidently. Where can I view material regarding this?

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓 The study groups are done via Zoom. You can locate my calendar via this link: philinthegaps.as.me/. You can information about previously recorded sessions by sending me an email at Berda24@gmail.com

@disorientalism Жыл бұрын

I’m honestly having difficulty wrapping my head around the last question. Someone is threatening someone’s life and we are not gonna make sure everyone is safe? Because it happened in the past tense and thus not imminent or foreseeable? Your logic kinda makes sense but it also doesn’t. Frustrating.

@Fiery_Aphrodite 9 ай бұрын

I disagree with the answer for #5. According to the Tarasoff Duty to Warn statute we have a duty to warn so we should be assessing how credible the threat is. Mandatory reporting requires that a therapist must report if someone makes a credible threat to harm another person. A should be the correct answer

@ecourey Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video explaining the Application acronym that you use? I cannot seem to find one speifically addressing that.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a public video but I do have study groups that review the info. Feel free to send me an email at berda24@gmail.com for info

@user-en4lb8tq7t Жыл бұрын

45:00 does "meeting with" necessarily mean that this is the first session?

@jenniferr5934 Жыл бұрын

Will you do paid one day prep virtually for schools? I am on the MSW graduate school board and we want to pay someone to do a virtual prep class. How could I set this up with you if you can do this? Thanks!

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓 I am definitely open to doing a one day prep course for your University. Send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com and we can discuss this further.

@sadedouglas1653 Жыл бұрын

I am starting to overthink the questions. I am in utter disappointment i got all of these wrong, because I changed my first answer. Thinking, critically. I have a lot of studying to do

@selfloveisfirst4970 Жыл бұрын

Wow !!!At least I got three questions correct....my test is in 4 days though..

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me✊🏻 I would recommend focusing on HOW and WHY you are getting questions wrong to help ease your mind in the real exam. You are progressing and that is all you can ask for! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! 💛💙

@selfloveisfirst4970 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps I passed my LGSW exam today!!..it was really hard but I did it....I will be in touch for LCSW. Thanks for sharing your tips.your appreciated😊

@sophiyasingh9322 Жыл бұрын

Hi phil, are these same questions that you have gone over few months ago??? Can you please post new practise questions ? Thank you

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

These are new questions that I have not posted before.

@MXC912 Жыл бұрын

is there a specific video where you explain the terms in the applications questions only box? ... also have you used the acronyms VERALATE.. can we use VERALATE to answer these questions

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I do not recommend that acronym as it jumps around and can cause you to template answers. The acronym is only specifically discussed in my paid study groups. You can send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com for info.

@MXC912 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps thank you I emailed you !

@breonnasims623 Жыл бұрын

Scheduled for next week. I feel like I’m not retaining anything. Haven’t watched this video yet.

@ChelsieB1 11 ай бұрын

In question 5, I'm curious if the brother was to shoot and kill the mother would the social worker be held accountable in any type of way for not reporting or exploring that threat to the mother?

@Fiery_Aphrodite 9 ай бұрын

I disagree with the answer for #5 as well. According to the Tarasoff Duty to Warn statute we have a duty to warn so we should be assessing how credible the threat is. Mandatory reporting requires that a therapist must report if someone makes a credible threat to harm another person. A should be the correct answer.

@ChelsieB1 9 ай бұрын

@@Fiery_Aphrodite agreed!

@thea2696 Жыл бұрын

I'm testing in the morning. I'm not getting any of these questions right. I guess I need to cancel the test.

@annashull9620 Жыл бұрын

I don't agree with the last question. If the brother wants to kill the mother and even bought a gun to do so, it doesn't matter that it may have been two days ago, the mother is still in danger. If my client were to report this in session and then tomorrow the mother ends up dead because the brother went through with it, that is not liability I want on myself for not properly reporting the danger. Safety can't be glossed over like that, no matter if my client feels overwhelmed or not. But I'm curious what others think.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me💛 A few things to keep in mind regarding this question are: 1) Who is your client? The man's brother is not your client and focusing on someone outside of your client without actual evidence there is imminent or foreseeable danger is going to be detrimental 2) I believe you are adding an element of intensified danger that is not there. For example, let's say we call the police, what would you say?? If there is not an actual crime going on at the time of their arrival or there is not evidence a crime is going to occur (let's say he bought the gun legally), then they are gong to leave. 3) When it is a domestic violence situation the victim of domestic violence determines whether or not the authorities need to get involved, because they (the victim) determine whether charges will be pressed or not 4) If someone does not have identifiable plans, means and intent, then there is not a duty to warn. I hope this is helpful 😎

@shaemaimam630 Жыл бұрын

Yes agree Anna has weapon and verbalized intent... at least police should be told but that wasn't one of the options...

@strick2016 Жыл бұрын

This confused me as well. I understand Phil’s explanation, but I’m confused about the glossing over what was told. So, how I have to look at as, since the brother is not the client we don’t address this threat?

@kiery99 Жыл бұрын

I also disagree with the last question. It's imperative that we ask the client more info- like, "Do you feel safe around your brother since he has now threatened your mother with a gun?" Not asking this question goes against everything we are taught about safety with clients. I would get this answer wrong, and I'm perfectly okay with it. If the client comes in and tells me their Mom was killed later on and we knew there was a threat, that's a huge problem. We live in a world full of gun violence, I take it incredibly serious when someone threatens with a gun. Could care less if its the actual client that was threatened or their family member of friend. It still needs to be explored. 🤷‍♀️

@indrachannels Жыл бұрын

are we allowed to use highlighters on the exam?

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

Yes you are 😎They updated it this year. Here is my video reviewing the changes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8Winc9hvpqzk40.html

@ashajeremiahqw8775 5 ай бұрын

37:36 lord that’s where it starts seesh !!!!

@PhilintheGaps 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me🤓 I can understand your frustration, and at the same time people find benefit from the information before the practice questions. Some people feel anxious, nervous, and defeated as it relates to the exam.

@324mania 8 ай бұрын

These questions are actually really hard! I am getting every one of them wrong :( I did fail my first try by 4 points.

@PhilintheGaps 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓 I am glad you found these questions challenging!! I would recommend identifying HOW and WHY you are selecting the answer choices that you are to better understand your process.

@user-en4lb8tq7t Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry bro but 1:23:00 The brother clearly bought a gun and clearly threatened to kill the mother - intent - plan - means. How would that not be a duty to warn?? Someone else's life is in danger

@ferfernanda3522 Жыл бұрын

Agree. Super confused about this question. We are mandated reporters, and not just when it pertains to our patients.

@catalinajara188 Жыл бұрын

Im going to pass this exam

@PhilintheGaps 11 ай бұрын

I apologize for not getting back to you until now as things have been busy on my end. 😅 YOU CAN DO THIS!!! 🙌🏻

@Dana-kc7gl Жыл бұрын

That’s first question was tricky I thought I could be A or D

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I am glad you found the questions tricky 😎

@dustinshorter8962 Жыл бұрын

I failed my exam by 2 points yesterday. It was a disheartening experience to say the least.

@meemer717 Жыл бұрын

OMG I AM GETTING ALL THESE WRONG

@tayanapearce5074 Жыл бұрын

Phil why do you shout in your videos lol

@anazambrano8882 9 ай бұрын

I like the information very much but the yelling is obnoxious.

@PhilintheGaps 9 ай бұрын

I am glad you found my video helpful😎 There is a means behind the method.

@lizzygill4994 Жыл бұрын

“Jump like a Catholic that got squirted with water”? Seriously? What does that even mean and how is it helpful to understanding the material? Really insulting… I listened to your videos a few times a couple of years ago and liked them. This rapid talking, SHOUTING for no reason and overall different style is not working. The religious jab was the final straw for me.

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

I am a little confused by your comment. In the video I say "Jump like a CAT that just got squirted with water," aka jumping to conclusions or with impulsivity. Therefore, I would recommend listening again without having such a defensive or negative lens. However, if my videos no longer work for you, then that is alright as well💛💙

@lizzygill4994 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps I am very sorry, I listened to it 3 times and kept hearing Catholic, but cat obviously makes far more sense. Thank you for your gracious response to my misguided criticism on that part. You are right, stress and sleep deprivation (newborn at home) probably caused a negative lens. I would have never criticized your style of teaching had I not felt insulted. I really appreciate the kind understanding you gave me. I will continue to enjoy your older videos as they were a great help when I studied for and passed my LMSW. Thank you for all you do 🙂

@ashajeremiahqw8775 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes I wish he can just start the exam and not do the intro so long