Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Written Clinical Examination — Information & Free Practice

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Written Clinical Examination

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1. Clinical Evaluation (27%)
- 1A. Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship and Exploring the Reason for Therapy (4%)
- 1B. Evaluating Physical and Psychological Factors (6%)
- 1C. Evaluating Developmental, Psychosocial, and Diversity Factors (6%)
- 1D. Evaluating Interpersonal and Family Relationships (5%)
- 1E. Assessing Experiences with Trauma, Abuse and Violence (3%)
- 1F. Consultations and Further Evaluations (3%)
2. Developing a Diagnostic Impression (11%)
- 2A. Disorders Involving Mood, Anxiety and Thought (6%)
- 2B. Other Disorders of Clinical Significance (5%)
3. Managing Crisis Situations (11%)
- 3A. Managing Imminent Danger (5%)
- 3B. Managing the Effects of Crisis Exposure or Situations (6%)
4. Case Conceptualization and Planning (12%)
- 4A. Planning Therapeutic Goals and Defining the Course of Treatment (4%)
- 4B. Implementing Theory in Treatment Planning (5%)
- 4C. Planning for Termination (3%)
5. Treatment (29%)
- 5A. Addressing Interpersonal, Couple, and Family Relationships (5%)
- 5B. Addressing the Impact of Grief, Trauma, and Violence (3%)
- 5C. Addressing the Impact of Physical and Psychological Issues (6%)
- 5D. Addressing Developmental or Psychosocial Issues (5%)
- 5E. Applying Theory in Practice (7%)
- 5F. Use of Groups, Referrals, and Collaborations in Therapy (3%)
6. Managing Legal and Ethical Obligations within the Therapeutic Relationship (10%)

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