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

[@morganwaites1420]

Hey Phil!!! It’s Morgan here! I passed my LMSW exam 9 months ago and life has been crazy since! I have an amazing job working with delinquent youth, got my own place, a schedule that I have freedom to over! And I’ve been wanting to come back to your videos solely for the inspirational things you say so I can stay motivated in my work, motivated in getting my notes done on time. Studying for this exam is not a one and done thing, it’s a lifestyle of serving others and being a professional in all that we do! Show your work!!! Love that. Congrats on the baby!! God bless ❤️

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you still rocking with me 💙💛It makes me happy to know you are living your best life after KILLING the exam ✊🏼Continue building yourself up and giving yourself grace to be the best you can be 🙏🏼

[@plibys727]

Hi Phil, I just wanted to thank you. I just took my LCSW test today and passed. Your motivation and question analysis kept me on track. Yes, I kicked it in the chest!!!!

[@alliekat85]

Nice!! Great job

[@kevinshea5819]

Congratulations on your passing I am scheduled next month. What videos did you watch and in what order? I've been using the The Therapist Development Center. I failed by 3 in April. Thanks. Congratulations again

[@pema7159]

Hi Phil! I passed my ASWB exam yesterday and your videos helped me SOOO much. You were with me the whole time. In the true spirit of social work, thank you for sharing with us for free these videos. You are doing good things, sir, and are very appreciated.

[@kevinshea5819]

Hi, congrats. What specific videos did you watch and in what order? Thanks.

[@MelissaParedes-c7n]

Taking my exam in November (2024) I am so thankful I found your page! Thank you

[@tiredgirl1656]

I passed my LSW exam today on the first try! thank you so much for all your informative content and heartening encouragement. You’re the best!

[@kelseyscalfaro6080]

Today is my first day diving into thinking about and taking the test. My sister recommended your videos. I am hoping they help to prepare me for the LSW exam. I am feeling anxious, but I have told myself I am going to use the first test as a "pre-test", so in case I do not pass, I know I can do it again and go full out now, since I have seen it once already. Thank you for making these videos!

[@Freedom010494]

Hi Phil, this was my first time toning and you are absolutely correct. Your question are definitely more difficult but I would not change a single this about them. The way you deconstruct the question and the answers are training me to get out of the way I naturally think (which is a process of its own...lol). Your motivation and the time you take to help us is amazing and very much appreciate. Thank you so much and I can't wait to take my LMSW in August.

[@tajapage8973]

Phil you are truly heaven sent failed twice by 2 pts. 3rd go around I watched your videos scored 117 out of 103 and passed the LCSW exam!! Keep being great my guy!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@adeolaadewuyi90]

Congratulations what were the areas to focus on ?

[@chyup64]

Phil, my LCSW test is this Friday! Your videos helped me pass my LMSW, and I've been watching them to prepare for my LCSW all month! I must be making progress because this video is the most I've gotten correct (3 out of 5) Wish me luck!!!

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 😎 I hope you went into the exam and KICKED IT DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST!!!✊🏼

[@chyup64]

@@PhilintheGaps So happy to report.... I PASSED!!!! Thank you for all of your videos, they are a HUGE HELP!!!

[@jackiea789]

I passed my NJ LCSW back in October on my first try. Thanks so much for the confidence and tips! -Jackie F.

[@2cshanno]

Phil, you are very motivational and inspirational. First, congrats on your family’s new home and new bundle of joy😊. May you and your wife continue to enjoy the newness that is unveiling before you…and again, thank you for your time as well as rocking and rolling with us. #dontquit #lcsw #wegotthis

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive and kind words 💛💙 Taking care of the baby and balancing everything has been tough but all a blessing

[@briannaweston6158]

I literally passed my exam today BECAUSE of you!!! Your voice was in my head the entire time.

[@kevinshea5819]

Congratulations on your passing I am scheduled next month. What videos did you watch and in what order? I've been using the The Therapist Development Center. I failed by 3 in April. Thanks. Congratulations again

[@briannaweston6158]

@@kevinshea5819 I did not watch them in any specific order. I would randomly pick a video when I had time. All of his test review questions videos were super helpful!

[@abbykatekarafa9317]

Taking my exam in May! Super nervous but these videos have been really helping :)

[@dianaXgrace]

Took my exam this morning and passed it first try! Your videos were super helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@steelhart9925]

I am going to be taking this exam next year- on the actual day of the exam in my head I will saying "bad news, bad vibez" on each answer choice I eliminate. Thank You for the sauce man- I love the energy!! Stay AWESOME !!

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the positive words 😎I am glad you find my style and humor helpful 💛💙 YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@claudiahidalgo9709]

I'm learning so much with your videos phillip. Thank you for your vídeos!!!

[@josephdennis3989]

I rarely do this, but I gotta give you credit. Your questions are insanely hard, much harder than the exam questions in my experience. I understand why you do it now though. I just passed my clinical exam today and I wanted your viewers to know, if they can get your questions right, passing the test is a breeze! The repetition gets stuck in your head and it was so helpful, too. Keep up the great work! Thank you. @philinthegaps

[@ythompson86]

Thanks Phil! I found this more helpful than most study guides. I'm going to take my test in the morning. Wish me luck!

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me and for the kind words💛💙 Go into the exam tomorrow and KICK IT DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST!!!!!💥

[@ythompson86]

@@PhilintheGaps I did it!!! I am now an LCSW! Thank you so much!!!💜💜

[@tiffanydavis6786]

@Phil, Please slow down when you are talking 😂

[@sabrinasmith4614]

It’s a northern thing lol

[@sindigoroygbiv5743]

even slowing down playback to .75 is too fast 😂

[@AlisaBarroeta]

Thanks for your videos, Phil! I do understand the reasoning to question 4, but it threw me off that the answer for an intake assessment was Educate.

[@summerrain6125]

I had the same response.

[@gguerrero124]

Same! Usually we don’t educate/intervene during the intake/engagement phase

[@patrickcoursey7288]

His explanation for ruling out answer choice "C" on the next question seems to contradict his answer for question number 4. I honestly think he messed up on answer 4 and likely forgot that the setting was that of an intake.

[@Mrs.T305]

​@@patrickcoursey7288 Question 4 doesn't contradict question 3. In question 3, the lady wants to work it out with her husband so you won't tell her about the cycle of abuse. In 4 the man WANTS the help for his symptoms

[@TeresaParisi-b2e]

first next best most dont really all mean the same thing. sometimes the first thing you do might not necessarily be the most helpful thing and vice versa.

[@PhilintheGaps]

If you black out the first next best or most word the answer remains the same since the details of the question have remained the same. I hope that helps

[@summerrain6125]

At 1:08:29, would we be giving relaxation techniques at intake though?

[@summerrain6125]

Also question #5 about the pregnant woman drinking, that CPS response - i agree with the answer BUT idk if it's true or may vary from state to state whether CPS gets involved with a pregnant mother using substances. There are plenty of moms whose rights were already terminated while they were pregnant and many with CPS cases for abusing substances while pregnant.

[@christinepolgar-fawcett6334]

are you going to have any study groups in February?

[@marcieholliday7993]

Hello wow, I’m first!!! I test next month

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓Continue building yourself up and TRUSTING yourself to KICK THE EXAM DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST!!!!

[@2cshanno]

Praying God will give you wisdom knowledge and understanding to pass your test.

[@paigebeamon7812]

Phil! I appreciate your videos while I am currently studying for my LSW. However, it’s hard to process the information when you’re yelling phrases that I’m unable to hear/process. It throws off my thinking/understanding of the review of the questions.

[@adamwurster2876]

Hey Phil. I am taking the LSW exam for Ohio on Saturday. Please keep me in your thoughts.

[@Irpinto92]

I'm new here. Why do you randomly go up in pitch? It makes me nervous. Is this supposed to increase my anxiety? If so, it's working lol

[@alexandrarhea651]

Yes omg. I just found his videos today and as much as he is informative, that sudden change of pitch is so distracting

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

Just confused why the 4th question is b instead of A because it’s an initial assessment

[@Mrs.T305]

Because the client already mentioned his coping skills in the vignette. Phil explained in the video why A is incorrect and described it as redundant.

[@WeirdoFromAnotherPlanet]

Hi Phil, thanks for making these videos as they are very helpful. I was hoping you could explain why in #2, A is not categorized as "feelings" - to me, this is would fit into that subjective criteria whereas exploring "urge" in B would be more objective assess (which would then move A to be the correct answer according to SFAREAFI)

[@stephaniedickinson5893]

I got 3/5 . I need more practice.Your videos are helpful. Test in 9 days.

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

Updates ?

[@rachelfriedman1904]

for #4 i was hesitant to select B because it's unclear if the duration would be long enough to be PTSD and also it's an intake session so wouldn't it be early to diagnose?

[@agustinabacigalupo8224]

4 out of 5 correct. Maybe I am more ready to take the test than I think I am?🎉

[@Mrs.T305]

You got this🎉

[@stefanyclotet]

Hi, why is number 4- B? The intake assessment stage is when you are gathering information.

[@AutobotChick25]

I was wondering the same thing. I wouldve thought the answer is D- its not judgemental to understand the level of substance use, and a social worker should know how to assess this without appearing judgemental. Its important to understand to know if its to a level that would require substance use support. Plus we arent told how the substance use is impacting him in the question, so its the logical next thing to evaluate. Once the intake is complete, then I could see providing coping skills.

[@Mrs.T305]

He explained in the video why D is incorrect

[@mariahpeebles4026]

@@AutobotChick25 I thought the same thing

[@trevorroth7054]

Question 4 has not time designation for a diagnosis of PTSD

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓 You are correct that the exact timeframe has not been identified. At the same time, the symptoms described are best explained by Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD because the main difference between the two is the length of time.

[@louiseleonard5822]

I need a video that breaks down more questions

[@jeanetteb5383]

Hi Phil, I’m thinking of going to school to be a therapist but I’m not sure if I should be LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Any recommendations?

[@alexandrarhea651]

I got them all wrong. And I test in 11 days. I’m officially freaking out.

[@BeverlyHogan-gz2vb]

I have emailed you and have not heard back from you regarding tutoring.

[@mailinagrant]

Hello Phillip, Do you help with the bachelor license as well?

[@mauratuley5884]

Do these videos also help for the APSW exam?

[@amberdb9201]

Hey Phil, I'm having trouble listening to your newer videos because you're speaking so fast!

[@karonnajeter2581]

Same. I slow down the playback speed lol

[@Mrs.T305]

​@@karonnajeter2581Bingo that's what some ppl will have to do

[@samcreamer7784]

Could anyone help me understand what he is saying after “in a LENGTH of time”?

[@PhilintheGaps]

Hop on top of it because it helps to paint the picture you are looking at 😎

[@samcreamer7784]

@@PhilintheGaps thank you!!

[@lsbrgss]

Thank you ❤

[@PhilintheGaps]

It is my pleasure to be able to serve 💙💛

[@Bors123]

Hey Phil, how do we answer questions that have no qualifiers first/next/best/most in them and state 'what should a social worker do?'

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 🤓should is the same as all of them. Therefore, I would encourage you to look at the other details in the question.

[@Bors123]

@@PhilintheGaps Great, thank you.

[@Tell-me-more-75225]

Are these released test questions taken from a question bank or questions you made up yourself?

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 😎 I make all of my own questions.

[@Tell-me-more-75225]

@@PhilintheGaps Thanks!

[@askthempress100]

"CPS is not allowed to be called on an unborn child". Didn't know that.

[@summerrain6125]

I don't think that's quite true. I just left a reply for that question. I think it varies from state to state. In NJ i've seen women who were pregnant who already were well aware that CPS was gonna take their child once they gave birth, therefore CPS must've already been called on them that this future birthed child will be in danger with this mom. There are even news stories of women avoiding the hospital bc they knew CPS would take their baby. Also CPS has been called on those who use substances while pregnant & they've lost their child, at least where i'm from. And just an FYI there's no CPS isn't allowed to be called. You can always call CPS. Ppl do for the pettiest things. However, as a professional we are supposed to call when we suspect abuse or neglect of any kind (though I haven't seen a hard or clear definition of what that is). Exposing an unborn child to substances while pregnant could be considered neglect. Although this is hard to decipher bc nowadays it has become acceptable in some places for pregnant moms to drink wine from time to time. That's why I'd ask more about her drinking first and look up the regulations in my state first. Some might require a call for any substance use (which includes alcohol while pregnant) and others might not. Do your research for your locality. This is a difficult question.

[@askthempress100]

@@summerrain6125 yeah, thanks for responding. I left that comment in quotes because that's what I heard on the video. I briefly researched that as well and couldn't find anything justifying it as a fact. Of course, it all depends on the situations. I know in practice, that CPS can be called if there is a concern for safety.

[@Mukbangbanggorl]

I can’t with the repeating everything three times

[@Mrs.T305]

It's a bit redundant but he has a high passing rate

[@8008ZRnice]

What's with the yelling? It hurts my ears. Please put compression or a limiter on your voice so it's not so randomly loud.

[@mariahsaldana941]

Suprise pikachu face!! Stealing this. 😆

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate you rocking with me 😎I am glad you enjoy my humor 💙💛

[@alexisbrooks544]

The random yelling and how you read is really distracting. Someone sent me to watch these videos but I can’t focus

[@PhilintheGaps]

I appreciate your feedback and I am sorry that my style does not resonate with you💛💙

[@Mrs.T305]

Alexis I initially felt the same way but a lot of ppl PASS with his material. Try not to focus on his style and focus on the material itself.

[@trock1008]

It would be most helpful if you slowed down your speaking as I cannot keep up with what you are saying.

[@SueM-id1mm]

❤🎉❤🎉

[@AndrewWynkoop-u3d]

With all due respect... Does anyone else struggle to understand what he is saying? IDK if it's bc I'm from the south lol. But he talks too fast/slurs his words too much for me to understand quite a bit!

[@AndrewWynkoop-u3d]

With all due respect... I am having an incredibly difficult time understanding what he is saying. Talks too fast and slurs words. Maybe it is because I am from the south and we talk slower lol... anyone else?

[@i_DayDream_]

Talk wayyy too fast! 💨🏃🏾✌🏽

[@Mrs.T305]

Way too fast. Click on the video then on the wheel icon to decrease the speed.