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The exam isn't grading your beliefs; it's testing your decisions under pressure. The right answer balances cultural awareness with ethics, safety, assessment, and evidence-based practice—often in that order. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/no... #aswbexam
Cultural Competence on the ASWB: Beyond the Obvious Answer | SWTP
Cultural competence questions on the ASWB exam can feel like traps. Learn how to balance cultural awareness, ethics, and best practice—so you pick the right answer, not just the most “sensitive” one.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The exam isn't grading your beliefs; it's testing your decisions under pressure. The right answer balances cultural awareness with ethics, safety, assessment, and evidence-based practice—often in that order. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/no... #aswbexam
Midway through the ASWB exam and suddenly thinking, “I’m failing this.”
That feeling is common. It’s also often wrong.
Keep going.
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That feeling is common. It’s also often wrong.
Keep going.
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Test Day: What to Do If You Feel Like You're Failing the ASWB Exam | SWTP
Feeling like you’re failing during the ASWB exam doesn’t mean you are. Learn why panic happens on test day—and how to calm your body, refocus your thoughts, and keep going toward a passing score.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Midway through the ASWB exam and suddenly thinking, “I’m failing this.”
That feeling is common. It’s also often wrong.
Keep going.
socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/no...
That feeling is common. It’s also often wrong.
Keep going.
socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/no...
The intake form says “Miguel, 16, marijuana.” Three minutes in, you realize the identified patient isn’t the only one using. That moment is basically family systems in a nutshell.
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Why Family Systems Matter in Substance Use Treatment | Social Work CEs
Why focusing on the "identified patient" backfires: how seeing substance use in its family system improves engagement, outcomes, and relapse prevention.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The intake form says “Miguel, 16, marijuana.” Three minutes in, you realize the identified patient isn’t the only one using. That moment is basically family systems in a nutshell.
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The ASWB exam doesn’t test whether you know CBT theory. It tests whether you can use CBT in the moment.
Spot the distortion → pick the technique → sequence the intervention. That’s the whole game.
Full breakdown in this post.
Spot the distortion → pick the technique → sequence the intervention. That’s the whole game.
Full breakdown in this post.
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions the ASWB Exam Loves | SWTP
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions the ASWB Exam Loves
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December 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The ASWB exam doesn’t test whether you know CBT theory. It tests whether you can use CBT in the moment.
Spot the distortion → pick the technique → sequence the intervention. That’s the whole game.
Full breakdown in this post.
Spot the distortion → pick the technique → sequence the intervention. That’s the whole game.
Full breakdown in this post.
Missed an ASWB question you knew?
Check the qualifier.
FIRST. BEST. NEXT. MOST.
Miss one word → answer the wrong question → lose points you already earned.
That’s not content. That’s reading under pressure.
Check the qualifier.
FIRST. BEST. NEXT. MOST.
Miss one word → answer the wrong question → lose points you already earned.
That’s not content. That’s reading under pressure.
Reading ASWB Questions: Why Students Miss Key Words | SWTP
Stop missing FIRST, NEXT, BEST, MOST on ASWB questions. Learn a fast checklist and practice steps to boost accuracy on test day.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Missed an ASWB question you knew?
Check the qualifier.
FIRST. BEST. NEXT. MOST.
Miss one word → answer the wrong question → lose points you already earned.
That’s not content. That’s reading under pressure.
Check the qualifier.
FIRST. BEST. NEXT. MOST.
Miss one word → answer the wrong question → lose points you already earned.
That’s not content. That’s reading under pressure.
It's seven days until your exam. You've been studying for weeks, maybe months. Your desk is covered with practice tests, sticky notes, and highlighted study guides. And now you're wondering: Am I ready? socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Your Last Week Before the ASWB: A Day-by-Day Guide | SWTP
Get ready for the ASWB exam with a simple 7-day plan. Review smart, manage anxiety, and walk into test day calm, confident, and fully prepared.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's seven days until your exam. You've been studying for weeks, maybe months. Your desk is covered with practice tests, sticky notes, and highlighted study guides. And now you're wondering: Am I ready? socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
When is okay for social workers to lie? blog.swtpceus.com/when-truth-i...
When Truth Is Cruel: Dementia, Therapeutic Lying, and Social Work Ethics | Social Work CEs
When dementia turns truth-telling into repeated trauma, how should social workers balance honesty with non-maleficence, beneficence, and client well-being?
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December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
When is okay for social workers to lie? blog.swtpceus.com/when-truth-i...
A simple guide to understanding ASWB ACE credit, how it works, and how to choose CE course you can trust blog.swtpceus.com/aswb-ace-cre...
ASWB ACE Credit for Social Workers: What It Means and How to Earn Yours
Learn how ASWB ACE credit works, what provider approval means, and how most states accept CE from ACE-approved providers. Understand the New York exception and how to choose CE that meets your renewal...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A simple guide to understanding ASWB ACE credit, how it works, and how to choose CE course you can trust blog.swtpceus.com/aswb-ace-cre...
The reality is common and hard to spot—which is exactly why you need to understand what trafficking actually is. blog.swtpceus.com/what-human-t...
What Human Trafficking Really Looks Like | Social Work CEs
Most trafficking doesn’t look like kidnapping. Learn how U.S. law defines trafficking, why minors are treated differently, and why movement isn’t required.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The reality is common and hard to spot—which is exactly why you need to understand what trafficking actually is. blog.swtpceus.com/what-human-t...
CE requirements for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah blog.swtpceus.com/southwest-so...
Southwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
A guide to CE requirements for social workers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado—hours, ethics rules, and state-specific mandates explained.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
CE requirements for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah blog.swtpceus.com/southwest-so...
What to do when you get a question like this: "A social worker wants to evaluate whether a new parenting program reduces child behavior problems. What research design would BEST establish causality?" socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Research and Evaluation Questions That Trip Up Test-Takers | SWTP
Research and evaluation questions on the ASWB exam confuse many test-takers. Learn how to think through them and choose the right answers.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
What to do when you get a question like this: "A social worker wants to evaluate whether a new parenting program reduces child behavior problems. What research design would BEST establish causality?" socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
New 6-CE course at SWTP CEUs! www.swtpceus.com/courses/subs...
Substance Use in Families: Beyond the Identified Patient
Learn to recognize family patterns that sustain substance use and implement interventions that support change across the entire system. 6.0 CEs.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New 6-CE course at SWTP CEUs! www.swtpceus.com/courses/subs...
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The Ultimate CE Savings Guide: Coupons, Bundles, and Discounts | Social Work CEs
Social work stretches people thin—time, energy, and budgets. Continuing education doesn’t need to add pressure. With a little strategy, you can meet your state’s CE requirements, keep your skills shar...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
TL;DR SWTP CEUs is best social work CEs deal out there. blog.swtpceus.com/the-ultimate...
When you see a mandatory reporting scenario on the ASWB exam, the actual question isn't "Do I need to report this?" The exam writers know you understand your legal obligation. What they're really asking is... socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
"Beyond 'When to Report': What ASWB Mandatory Reporting Questions Actually Measure | SWTP
Struggling with ASWB mandatory reporting questions? Learn what’s really tested—safety first, info-gathering, sequencing, and relationship-centered practice.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When you see a mandatory reporting scenario on the ASWB exam, the actual question isn't "Do I need to report this?" The exam writers know you understand your legal obligation. What they're really asking is... socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Maybe life got in the way. Maybe you underestimated the material. Maybe you've been studying for months but just realized your approach wasn't working.
Here's what you need to know.
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Here's what you need to know.
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Cramming for the ASWB: A 2-Week Emergency Plan | SWTP
Two weeks to prepare for the ASWB exam? Use this focused 2-week cram plan to boost your score fast with strategy, not stress or memorization.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Maybe life got in the way. Maybe you underestimated the material. Maybe you've been studying for months but just realized your approach wasn't working.
Here's what you need to know.
socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Here's what you need to know.
socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Every state board sets its own CE rules, which explains why you see numbers all over the place. But most states fall into the same general pattern. blog.swtpceus.com/aswb-ce-requ...
Understanding ASWB CE Requirements: A Simple Guide for Social Workers
What ASWB CE requirements really mean for social workers: how CE hours are determined, what topics count, and how ACE approval fits in.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Every state board sets its own CE rules, which explains why you see numbers all over the place. But most states fall into the same general pattern. blog.swtpceus.com/aswb-ce-requ...
Your Idaho, North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming social work CE guide. blog.swtpceus.com/northern-pla...
Northern Plains Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Current CE requirements for social workers in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Ethics, hours, renewal cycles, and what counts.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Your Idaho, North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming social work CE guide. blog.swtpceus.com/northern-pla...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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CE requirements for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. blog.swtpceus.com/southwest-so...
Southwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
A guide to CE requirements for social workers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado—hours, ethics rules, and state-specific mandates explained.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
CE requirements for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. blog.swtpceus.com/southwest-so...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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First myth: “Talking about suicide causes it” blog.swtpceus.com/myths-vs-fac...
Myths vs. Facts About Suicide | Social Work CEs
An excerpt from SWTP CEUs’ suicide prevention course covering the most common myths about suicide—and the evidence social workers need to assess risk accurately and intervene effectively.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
First myth: “Talking about suicide causes it” blog.swtpceus.com/myths-vs-fac...
Never change your answer? The "trust your first instinct" rule doesn't apply cleanly to the ASWB, and there's a specific reason why: about 70% of the questions require application or reasoning—not simple recall. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
When to Change Your Answer (And When Not To) | SWTP
Not sure when to change your ASWB answers? Research shows answer changes help—when they’re thoughtful, not anxious. Learn how to tell the difference.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Never change your answer? The "trust your first instinct" rule doesn't apply cleanly to the ASWB, and there's a specific reason why: about 70% of the questions require application or reasoning—not simple recall. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
The problem isn't that you're not reviewing. It's more likely that you're reviewing passively instead of actively dissecting what went wrong. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Stop Wasting Practice Questions: How to Actually Learn From Wrong Answers | SWTP
Stop Wasting Practice Questions: How to Actually Learn From Wrong Answers
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November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The problem isn't that you're not reviewing. It's more likely that you're reviewing passively instead of actively dissecting what went wrong. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Families are technically groups, but the therapeutic framework differs fundamentally. Here's how. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Group Work vs. Family Therapy: How the ASWB Tests the Difference | SWTP
Learn how to tell group work from family therapy on the ASWB exam. Understand when to apply group development versus family systems theory.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Families are technically groups, but the therapeutic framework differs fundamentally. Here's how. socialworktestprep.com/blog/2025/oc...
Bias affects your work. It influences how you interpret behavior, what questions you ask, what diagnoses you consider, what interventions you recommend, and what language you use in documentation. These aren’t small effects—they shape outcomes in measurable ways. blog.swtpceus.com/you-have-bia...
You Have Bias. Now What? | Social Work CEs
A look at how bias shows up in clinical language and decision-making—and what social workers can do to recognize and manage it. From SWTP CEUs’ 4.5-CE course.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bias affects your work. It influences how you interpret behavior, what questions you ask, what diagnoses you consider, what interventions you recommend, and what language you use in documentation. These aren’t small effects—they shape outcomes in measurable ways. blog.swtpceus.com/you-have-bia...