Direct from the source, join us to learn all you need to know to make the licensing process for LCSWs & MFTs as easy as possible. Steve Sodergren, Executive Officer of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), will present an overview of the licensing process, including registering as an ASW or AMFT hours for licensure, and taking the exams. 

California Society for Clinical Social Work – DM-Library-BBS-042223 (clinicalsocialworksociety.org)

Are you studying for the LCSW exam? 

Whether you feel ready and prepared, but would like some encouragement and useful tips, or are feeling overwhelmed and need support and questions answered, this workshop aims to provide a positive place to help “Phil in the Gaps.”

Workshop content to include: 

• Helpful tips to PASS the exam
• Common reasons why people fail
• Managing Test Anxiety
• How to break down practice questions (acronym/ 5 step process)
• Question and answer session with Phil, including focus on Meds and DSM

Below are the links to the Test Prep Workshops from March 2023.

Link for Day 1: https://youtu.be/omBa0w3r0m8

Link for Day 2: https://youtu.be/phuisT8Nq-4

Study Session Notes:

• https://wa.clinicalsocialworksociety.org/resources/Continuing%20Education/2022-2023/Test%20Prep-3-23/3.4.23%20Study%20Session-%20Complete.pdf
• https://wa.clinicalsocialworksociety.org/resources/Continuing%20Education/2022-2023/Test%20Prep-3-23/3.11.23%20Study%20Session-%20Clean.pdf

About the Presenter: 

Phil Luttrell is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker. He has five years of experience working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and two years working with clients with co-occurring mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. Phil utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral modification, and motivational interviewing in his practice. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from Central Michigan University in 2015, and his Master of Social Work from The University of Michigan in 2016. Phillip was a part of the Detroit Clinical Scholars Program during his graduate program.

Phil owns and operates Phil in the Gaps LLC, which helps people feel more confident taking and PASSING their social work licensure exams. Since starting Phil in the Gaps in 2019, 2,500 people who have taken his class have PASSED their exams. Additionally, Phil is a LEO Intermittent Lecturer at the University of Michigan.