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  • Study Group Summary (July 15, 2025)

    Study Group Summary (July 15, 2025)
    Jul 16 2025

    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details!
    The NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains.

    Study Group is held every Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. If you're serious about passing the NCE and want community-based support, this is for you.


    Join the community → patreon.com/NCEStudyGuide


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    17 m
  • Study Group Summary (July 8, 2025)

    Study Group Summary (July 8, 2025)
    Jul 9 2025

    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details!
    The NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains.

    Study Group is held every Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. If you're serious about passing the NCE and want community-based support, this is for you.


    Join the community → patreon.com/NCEStudyGuide


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    27 m
  • You're Not Broken... Just Rewiring

    You're Not Broken... Just Rewiring
    Jul 2 2025

    If you would like to be a beta reader to help Glenn prepare for the print version of his new book, please email ncestudyguide@gmail.com

    And you can follow this link if you would like to listen to more of the free audiobook/podcast version.


    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details!
    NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains.

    You’ll learn:

    • How the modules are structured into accessible collections
    • What’s available for free on Patreon
    • How to join the full library ($5/month)
    • And details about the new weekly Study Group, now offered through the $25/month tier


    Join the community → patreon.com/NCEStudyGuide


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    29 m
  • Patreon Library is Complete! (plus Module 43 - History and Philosophy of the Counseling Profession)

    Patreon Library is Complete! (plus Module 43 - History and Philosophy of the Counseling Profession)
    Jun 18 2025

    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details!
    In this episode, Glenn announces the long-awaited completion of the NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains.

    You’ll learn:

    • How the modules are structured into accessible collections
    • What’s available for free on Patreon
    • How to join the full library ($5/month)
    • And details about the new weekly Study Group, now offered through the $25/month tier

    Beginning Tuesday, June 24th at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern, the live Zoom-based study group will meet weekly. If you're serious about passing the NCE and want community-based support, this is for you.

    🎧 Glenn also shares a full sample module from the library—Module 43: History and Philosophy of Counseling—so you can hear what to expect.

    Join the community → patreon.com/NCEStudyGuide


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    22 m
  • Intake Process and Initial Contact - A Focused Case Study Approach

    Intake Process and Initial Contact - A Focused Case Study Approach
    May 12 2025

    Welcome to the first module in Collection 1.2 of the NCE Study Guide Library: Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis. In this episode, we follow new counselor Maya as she navigates her very first client intake—from the initial hello to building rapport, conducting a Mental Status Exam, and making sense of presenting problems through structured interviews and keen behavioral observations.

    You’ll gain practical insight into essential concepts like intake interviews, the difference between chief complaint and presenting problem, how to develop a case conceptualization, and the subtle art of balancing structure with empathy. This foundational material not only prepares you for the NCE exam—it also helps shape your clinical intuition as a future counselor.

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    📧 Join our free Saturday Study Group every week at 11am Pacific by emailing ncestudyguide@gmail.com

    💡 Want full access to all 91 modules? Join the growing community at patreon.com/ncestudyguide
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    38 m
  • NCE Study Guide Patreon Library Overview

    NCE Study Guide Patreon Library Overview
    May 10 2025
    Come join the NCE Study Guide Patreon Library to gain access to the following:1.1 – Professional Practice and Ethics (8 modules) are now LIVE!For as little as $5 per month, you will have access to the full library: Part 1: Counselor Work Behavior Area1.1 – Professional Practice and Ethics (8 modules)(Core Area: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice)Module 1 – Ethical Foundations & Principles1.1.1 ACA Code of Ethics1.1.2 Ethical Principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity)1.1.3 Ethical Decision-Making Models (e.g., Forester-Miller & Davis, Corey et al.)1.1.4 Morality vs. Ethics1.1.5 Personal Values vs. Professional EthicsModule 2 – Confidentiality and Client Rights1.1.6 Informed Consent1.1.7 Confidentiality1.1.8 Privileged Communication1.1.9 Duty to Warn / Duty to Protect1.1.10 Mandated Reporting (abuse, neglect, threats)Module 3 – Professional Identity and Scope1.1.11 Professional Counseling Identity1.1.12 Scope of Practice1.1.13 Scope of Competence1.1.14 Licensure vs. Certification vs. Accreditation1.1.15 Professional Organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA, NBCC)1.1.16 Advocacy for the Profession1.1.17 Gatekeeping in CounselingModule 4 – Client-Counselor Relationship & Boundaries1.1.18 Dual Relationships1.1.19 Boundary Crossings vs. Boundary Violations1.1.20 Sexual Misconduct and Nonsexual Touch1.1.21 Termination and Referral Ethics1.1.22 Bartering and Gifts1.1.23 Counselor Self-DisclosureModule 5 – Supervision and Professional Development1.1.24 Clinical Supervision (roles, types)1.1.25 Supervisor vs. Consultant1.1.26 Documentation in Supervision1.1.27 Counselor Impairment and Burnout1.1.28 Continuing Education Requirements1.1.29 Professional Development PlansModule 6 – Cultural and Social Justice Ethics1.1.30 Multicultural Competence1.1.31 Cultural Humility1.1.32 Addressing Implicit Bias and Microaggressions1.1.33 Social Justice and Advocacy Ethics1.1.34 Intersectionality and Client IdentityModule 7 – Technology, Records, and Legal Overlaps1.1.35 Ethics in Telehealth1.1.36 Social Media Use by Counselors1.1.37 HIPAA and Electronic Records1.1.38 Recordkeeping Best Practices1.1.39 Client Access to Records1.1.40 Legal vs. Ethical ObligationsModule 8 – Test and Assessment Ethics1.1.41 Informed Consent in Testing1.1.42 Test Appropriateness and Fairness1.1.43 Competence in Test Administration1.1.44 Misuse of Test Data1.1.45 Confidentiality of Test Results1.2 – Intake, Assessment and Diagnosis (8 modules)(Core Areas: Assessment and Testing | Human Growth and Development)Module 9 – Intake Process and Initial Contact1.2.1 Intake Interview1.2.2 Mental Status Exam (MSE)1.2.3 Presenting Problem vs. Chief Complaint1.2.4 Case Conceptualization1.2.5 Rapport Building During Assessment1.2.6 Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews1.2.7 Behavioral ObservationsModule 10 – Assessment Fundamentals1.2.8 Assessment vs. Testing vs. Evaluation1.2.9 Standardized vs. Non-Standardized Assessments1.2.10 Norm-Referenced vs. Criterion-Referenced Tests1.2.11 Formative vs. Summative Assessment1.2.12 Screening Tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)1.2.13 Triangulation of Data Sources (e.g., self-report, observation, records)Module 11 – Psychometric Properties1.2.14 Reliability (test-retest, interrater, internal consistency)1.2.15 Validity (construct, content, criterion, face)1.2.16 Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)1.2.17 Confidence Intervals in Test Scores1.2.18 Norms and Standardization SamplesModule 12 – Ethical and Multicultural Considerations1.2.19 Informed Consent in Assessment1.2.20 Test Bias and Cultural Fairness1.2.21 Language Barriers and Interpreter Use1.2.22 Accommodations for Disabilities1.2.23 Testing Special Populations (e.g., minors, elders, bilingual clients)1.2.24 Counselor Competence in AssessmentModule 13 – Diagnosis and Clinical Classification1.2.25 DSM-5-TR Structure and Use1.2.26 Differential Diagnosis1.2.27 Comorbidity1.2.28 Rule-Out Diagnoses1.2.29 Subtypes, Specifiers, and Severity Ratings1.2.30 Provisional vs. Confirmed Diagnoses1.2.31 Z-Codes and V-Codes (conditions that may require clinical attention)Module 14 – Specialized and Commonly Used Assessments1.2.32 Personality Assessments (MMPI-2, MCMI, 16PF)1.2.33 Projective Techniques (Rorschach, TAT)1.2.34 Intelligence Tests (WAIS, WISC)1.2.35 Aptitude vs. Achievement Tests1.2.36 Interest Inventories (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory)1.2.37 Risk Assessments (e.g., suicide, homicide, self-harm)1.2.38 Substance Use Screening Tools (e.g., CAGE, AUDIT, DAST)Module 15 – Report Writing and Clinical Documentation1.2.39 Assessment Reports (format, clarity, audience)1.2.40 Diagnostic Justification1.2.41 Case Notes (DAP, SOAP, BIRP formats)1.2.42 Referral Reports and Collaboration Notes1.2.43 Documenting Risk and Protective FactorsModule 16 – Legal and Professional Considerations1.2.44 Confidentiality of Test Data1.2.45 Test Security and Storage1.2.46 Record Retention Guidelines1.2.47 Informed ...
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    35 m
  • Understanding Assessment and Testing – Clarity, Confidence, and Client Protection (Study Group Summary, May 3rd, 2025)

    Understanding Assessment and Testing – Clarity, Confidence, and Client Protection (Study Group Summary, May 3rd, 2025)
    May 3 2025

    Episode Description

    In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we explore the domain of Assessment and Testing, one of the most technical—and crucial—areas of the NCE. This session is grounded in our May 3rd, 2025 study group, where Tiffany shared her journey navigating complex concepts like z-scores, validity types, and ethical test use.

    You’ll learn why assessment is not just about test-taking but about making accurate, client-centered decisions in practice. We break down key terms, offer metaphors to simplify abstract ideas, and model how these topics appear on the NCE. You'll also get a quiz with detailed explanations to sharpen your test-taking strategy.

    This episode aligns with the Assessment and Testing Work Behavior Domain and the CACREP core area of Assessment, helping you build both confidence and competence.

    If you find this helpful, please leave a 5-star review—it helps more future counselors find their way. And don’t forget to join our free weekly study group (email ncestudyguide@gmail.com).

    CACREP Core Area: Assessment and Testing


    In this episode:

    • Learn how to differentiate reliability vs. validity
    • Understand z-scores, bell curves, and percentile ranks
    • Explore how assessments protect client well-being
    • Practice with 5 NCE-style questions and explanations
    • Hear how Tiffany uses real-world context to retain testing concepts

    Takeaways:

    • Think like a counselor, not a memorizer
    • Ethical test use = accurate, equitable care
    • Assessment is your decision-making flashlight

    Study Group Highlight:
    Tiffany’s story inspired this module. Her insight into struggling with technical content—and learning how to visualize it with clients in mind—makes this one of our most relatable and practical episodes yet.

    Join us Saturdays at 11 AM Pacific – email ncestudyguide@gmail.com to attend!
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    26 m
  • Study Group Summary: April 26, 2025

    Study Group Summary: April 26, 2025
    Apr 30 2025

    The Study Group is a space for listeners of this podcast to meet and discuss their NCE prep.

    This episode isn’t just about prepping for a test—it’s about building community, owning your learning process, and redefining what success looks like in the face of pressure. Whether you’re weeks away or years out, this one’s for you. Let’s study smarter, together.

    You can request to join the study group by emailing ncestudyguide@gmail.com
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    10 m