LCSW Exam Strategies – test-taking techniques and clinical reasoning tips for
ASWB exam success
A client does not want to talk about their DV or acknowledge that they are in a DV situation -
correct answer ✔✔Provide Resources
Client knows there is a problem (DV related) but excuses the behavior - correct answer
✔✔Provide Education
Client acknowledges DV but is not ready to leave yet - correct answer ✔✔Create Safety Plan
Client is aware they are returning home to an abusive situation - correct answer ✔✔Create
Safety Plan
CPLD - correct answer ✔✔Client
Problem
Last Sentence
Does it address my problem
When is it okay to confront clients? - correct answer ✔✔Only after you have a therapeutic
relationship established. NOT when it is the initial session or first few.
When do you refer? - correct answer ✔✔-When something is out of your scope of practice
-When problems persist despite your best efforts
-NEVER to a support group
What do you do if you are Court Ordered to release documents? - correct answer ✔✔(1)
advocate that the release of the record can harm the client
ASWB exam success
A client does not want to talk about their DV or acknowledge that they are in a DV situation -
correct answer ✔✔Provide Resources
Client knows there is a problem (DV related) but excuses the behavior - correct answer
✔✔Provide Education
Client acknowledges DV but is not ready to leave yet - correct answer ✔✔Create Safety Plan
Client is aware they are returning home to an abusive situation - correct answer ✔✔Create
Safety Plan
CPLD - correct answer ✔✔Client
Problem
Last Sentence
Does it address my problem
When is it okay to confront clients? - correct answer ✔✔Only after you have a therapeutic
relationship established. NOT when it is the initial session or first few.
When do you refer? - correct answer ✔✔-When something is out of your scope of practice
-When problems persist despite your best efforts
-NEVER to a support group
What do you do if you are Court Ordered to release documents? - correct answer ✔✔(1)
advocate that the release of the record can harm the client
