March 2023 Clinical Supervision Topic: Therapeutic Alliance
Therapeutic alliance accounts for 7.5% of the variability in outcomes, coming in third after goal consensus and empathy. However, I’d argue that goal consensus and empathy are part of the therapeutic relationship. So if you remember anything, remember that what matters most is the relationship.
A quick review on common factors theory: therapeutic alliance accounts for 7.5% of the variability in outcomes, coming in third after goal consensus and empathy. However, I’d argue that goal consensus and empathy are part of the therapeutic relationship. So if you remember anything, remember that what matters most is the relationship.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259497860_Expanding_the_Lens_of_Evidence-Based_Practice_in_Psychotherapy_A_Common_Factors_Perspective
Check out past years here, and we’ll be looking at pages 21 and 34 from this text, and the tools outlined in this handout from Susie Snyder, LCSW.
LCSW ASWB Exam Preparation Resources
I run monthly clinical supervision groups focused on the ASWB LCSW exam. Check out the resources we use.
The ASWB licensing exam is a big stressor for most social workers. I run monthly groups to prepare for the exam. These are clinical supervision groups (can use towards your license hours). We start with an exam meditation, then check-ins, discussion of resources and strategies everyone is using, and then we review test questions. Let me know if you are interested! Email arianalloydlcsw@gmail.com.
LCSW EXAM RESOURCES
APPS:
Pocket Prep App: $10/mo for 10 questions a day (this one comes most highly recommended)
FACEBOOK GROUPS:
BOOKS:
Social Work ASWB Clinical Exam Guide & Clinical Practice Test (two separate books) (also check for people re-selling these on Facebook)
NASW Code of Ethics (at least 10-15 questions on exam are ethics)
MOCK EXAMS:
ASWB Practice Exam- can only take this once exam is scheduled, and within 30 days of exam date.
MEDITATIONS:
ACRONYMS:
Two every social worker should know
PREP COURSES:
PODCAST:
Strategies and notes:
Don’t get stuck on a single form of studying, try them all.
Let Siri read the exam prep materials while driving
Ask for accommodations if needed (can get extra time for ESL)
When you see a MUST in the question, it’s related to liability, your duty, your license maintenance. (ex: reporting to APS!).
You need to get 101 of the 170 exam questions correct in order to pass.
You get 4 hours to take the exam.
Note, the exam breaks down into four categories:
Human development, diversity and behavior in the environment (24%)
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning (30%)
Psychotherapy, clinical interventions, and case management (27%)
Professional values and ethics (19%)
Oregon residents: you can take the exam at 75 supervision hours. You need 100 hours for your license. There are 170 questions on the exam. 20 of these questions are thrown out. When you’re ready to take the exam, here’s link to apply to the board.
Join Our 2nd Wednesday-of-the-Month-Group!
Our next session covers assessments, assessment styles, mental status exams and more. Fine-tune your skills so your assessments more accurately reflect the people you serve, and help them receive the interventions that will lead them to better health!
Our next group meets Wednesday, December 12th, 6-8pm on Mississippi Ave in Portland. Come enjoy a cup of tea and sit in on the discussion.
Our next session covers assessments, assessment styles, mental status exams and more. Fine-tune your skills so your assessments more accurately reflect the people you serve, and help them receive the interventions that will lead them to better health!
Our next group meets Wednesday, December 12th, 6-8pm on Mississippi Ave in Portland. Come enjoy a cup of tea and sit in on the discussion.
