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The essential update for 2020

Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs [7th edition] available now

There were many impactful legal and ethical changes in the past year. Among the changes we've included:

- Updated to 2020 law and new CAMFT Code of Ethics 
- New state laws on independent contractors, required notice to clients, license portability, qualified supervisors and more
- Added information on telehealth, “non-compete” clauses in employment contracts, and confidentiality exceptions in treatment contracts

Basics is used as a textbook in graduate programs, and as a reference for practicing therapists at all career levels. 

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Efficient, effective MFT Law & Ethics Exam Prep

Our industry-leading guide is now better than ever.

- Updated to 2020 California law
- Updated to the new CAMFT Code of Ethics
- Featuring more than 100 practice questions with rationales, including a full-length (75-item) practice test 
- 35 of those practice questions are new to this edition
- Includes test-taking tips and strategies
- Study guide is newly reorganized in the same structure as the exam plan, so you can focus on those areas most emphasized on the exam itself

By using this book, you can go into your exam confident and well-prepared. Standard shipping is free.

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California MFT Clinical Exam Prep

20+ hours of video. 450+ practice questions. Taught by an LMFT.
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I passed my Clinical Exam! I know the content is probably what most people choose this program for, but for me, it was about knowing that the creator of this course supports this field, is committed to the success of therapists, and genuinely cares for the success of those who use this program.

Heather

I passed last night. Your [MFT Clinical Exam] prep course’s 21 day plan made it much easier to imagine a path through. Your mock exams closely matched the exam I was actually given. I would totally recommend your program over any others.

Ellen

I just passed the Law and Ethics Exam mostly because of your superb online prep. You are an excellent teacher and you made the subject engaging and really interesting. A zillion thank yous! I'm ridiculously overjoyed.

Dana

I did [two other programs], and this is the first time that I am really understanding the information. I am so grateful that my colleague recommended you.

Rebecca

Your exam guide was awesome. The material was more than sufficient. Your training really helped me to alleviate most of the anxiety coming into this. Thank you for your time, talent, patience and leadership.

Maurice

I studied your book the week before the test, and I passed! I credit that ease to the clarity of the material and the examples that stayed with me.

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California MFT Law & Ethics

Online exam prep and 12-hour CE course

Video lectures, case examples, and more than 130 practice questions including a full-length practice test. All at less than half the cost of competing programs.

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California MFT Law & Ethics Exam: BBS Sample Questions, explained

The exam handbook includes sample questions and the right answers, but it doesn't tell you why those answers are correct. Here, we give the rationales.

the courage to fight

2018 Thought Bubble: The Courage to Fight

This is my 15-minute speech that opened the first session at the 2018 Therapy Reimagined conference in Los Angeles. 

Introduction to Advocacy

We need more mental health professionals involved in advocacy. Your voice and your wisdom matters. We've prepared a free, 10-minute video to introduce you to the advocacy process.

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Why we launched #PostThePay

Too many job listings for counselors and therapists only mention pay vaguely, if they mention it at all. It's part of a culture in mental health care that keeps wages low and professionals feeling disempowered.

It's bad for employers too, as they waste time on applicants who would never accept the pay they offer -- and they leave themselves vulnerable to accusations of wage discrimination.

We'd like to change that.

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