Complete Standard Written and Clinical Vignette Curriculum

All materials listed below in our Standard Written and Clinical Vignette Curriculum packages, including comprehensive Written Program and CV workbooks, flashcards, Clinical Issues and Family Therapy audio presentations, Modeled Vignettes Workbook, Crisis and Theory charts. See below for full descriptions.

Includes both the Online Standard Written and Clinical Vignette Testbanks!
Purchase the Complete Curriculum and you'll have instant access to the Online Practice tests for one year or until you pass your BBS Exams, whichever comes first.
Also includes our canvas GGS totebag!

LCSW candidates also receive our Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination books and CDs!

Price: $595.00

Standard Written Exam Curriculum

• Up-to-date exam-relevant material - over 600 pages
• Broad coverage of all test plan areas
• Key concepts & terms highlighted & explained
• Revised to reflect current exam emphasis
• Study focus questions after each topic
• Flashcards - DSM-IV, Counseling Theory, Law and Ethics
• Current exam-length practice written exams with complete rationales
• Family Therapy Audio Series:
• Object Relations/Bowen
• Strategic/Gestalt
• Experiential (Satir)/Structural (Minuchin)
• Narrative/Solution Focused
• Cognitive Individual/Cognitive with Couples, Children, Families
• Clinical Issues Audio Presentations - Crisis Management, Law and Ethics, Management Practice.
• Theory Comparison chart
• Crisis Management chart
• For LCSW candidates: Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination Books and CDs.

Includes the Online Standard Written Testbank
Purchase the Written Curriculum and you'll have instant access to the Online Practice Test for one year or until you pass your Written Exam, whichever comes first. Click here for a sample of this test.

Clinical Vignette Exam Curriculum

• CV Workbook (updated July 2006) - Over 400 pages including an 8-week study guide, test-taking strategies, and information covering the CV content areas and related topics
• Modeled Vignette Workbook
• Flashcards - DSM-IV, Counseling Theory, Law and Ethics
• Family Therapy Audio Series:
• Object Relations/Bowen
• Strategic/Gestalt
• Experiential (Satir)/Structural (Minuchin)
• Narrative/Solution Focused
• Cognitive Individual/Cognitive with Couples, Children, Families
• Clinical Issues Audio Presentations - Crisis Management, Law and Ethics, Management Practice.
• Theory Comparison chart
• Crisis Management chart
• For LCSW candidates: Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination Books and CDs.

Includes the Online Clinical Vignette Testbank, newly updated to the 40-question format
Purchase the CV Curriculum and you'll have instant access to the Online Practice Test for one year or until you pass your CV Exam, whichever comes first. Click here for a sample of this test.

Standard Written Program Workbook

Comprehensive workbook for preparing for the Standard Written Exam. Covers all BBS MFT content areas.

Topics include:

• DSM-IV-TR: an overview
• The Mental Status Exam
• Issues in Cross-cultural Counseling
• Substance Abuse
• Crisis Management
• Clinical Issues Treatment Strategies
• Treatment Planning and Treatment
• The Use of Referrals
• Effects of Divorce and Remarriage on Children
• Law and Ethics
• Dual Relationships
• Management Practice
• HIV/AIDS
• Human Sexuality
• Human Growth and Development
• Managed Care

Price: $210.00

Clinical Vignette Workbook

This is an invaluable resource for setting the frame for the Clinical Vignette Exam. Content includes an 8-week CV study guide, a practical note-taking system, test-taking strategies, and information covering the CV content areas of Crisis Management, Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Treatment, Ethics and Law. This workbook also includes a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical orientations and their associated stages of therapy, along with crucial topics such as Human Diversity, Family Profiles and Dynamics and the use of Collateral Resources.

Price: $135.00

Modeled Vignette Workbook

The current CV exam is based on the 15 questions used in the last administration of the Oral exam. Knowing the intention of these questions and having a clear base for information to inform your thinking process will deepen your clinical knowledge and inform your CV multiple choice decision-making process. Nine completely modeled vignette responses systematically cover a variety of crisis issues, psychosocial stressors and human diversity factors as well as ethical and legal management considerations.

Price: $55.00

MFT Written Testbank

Newly expanded to over 1900 questions!
Using your web browser, test your Standard Written Exam knowledge with over 1900 questions from our growing database. All BBS exam content areas are covered. This online course offers complete timed practice exams using questions conforming to the ratio of categories used by the BBS Written Exam Plan. Choose from several pre-arranged exams or have one randomly chosen from our large database, and repeat the exams as many times as you wish. You can also work on individual questions in specific content areas. And, when finished, you can review all questions and see your answers along with the correct answers and question rationales.

Click here for a sample of this test.

Price: $250.00
This gives you access to the online test for one year or until you pass your BBS Written Exam, whichever comes first.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

MFT Online Mock Written Exam

New!
Use your own computer to experience a complete 200 question Standard Written mock exam. All BBS exam content areas are covered. Like our full testbank, this stand-alone test features both study and exam modes, and lets you retake the exam as many times as you wish. Includes rationales for each question.

This is the online version of our MFT Mock Exam Book, containing the same questions.

Price: $65.00
This gives you access to the online test for two (2) weeks from date of purchase.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

MFT Clinical Vignette Testbank

Newly updated with 40-question exams
This online simulation helps acclimate you to a screen-oriented exam experience in preparation for the BBS Clinical Vignette Exam. It offers 8 complete tests, each addressing the tasks and knowledge statements contained in the BBS CV content areas. As in the BBS exam, you have 2 hours to answer 40 questions based on 6 to 8 vignette exhibits. These questions are designed to evaluate your ability to identify and prioritize salient clinical issues. Answer choices are longer and more complex than those on the Standard Written exam, with each listing a sequence of actions or describing a process of applying knowledge. This exam highlights your ability to discern different justifications for answer choices.

Click here for a sample of this test.

Price: $250.00
This gives you access to the online test for one year or until you pass your BBS CV exam, whichever comes first.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

MFT Online Mock Clinical Vignette Exam

New!
One complete 40 question Clinical Vignette mock exam, in the same easy-to-use format as our full CV testbank. Take the test as many times as you like, and, when finished, you review all questions and see your answers along with the correct answers and question rationales.

This is the online version of our MFT Mock CV Exam Book, containing the same questions.

Price: $65.00
This gives you access to the online test for two (2) weeks from date of purchase.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

Biopsychosocial Assessment Workbook
New for LCSW Candidates!

Comprehensive study material for mastering the Biopsychosocial Assessment content area of the BBS LCSW Written and Clinical Vignette exams.

Topics include:

• Assessing for Risk Factor
• Exploration of Symptoms (Cultural)
• Social/Environmental History
• Medical & Developmental History
• Substance Use History
• Inter- and Intra-personal Factors & Stressors on Psychosocial Functioning

$60 Introductory Price

Resource Coordination Workbook
New for LCSW Candidates!

In-depth coverage of the Resource Coordination content area of the BBS LCSW Written and Clinical Vignette exams.

Topics include:

• Determining Least-Restrictive Environment for Care
• Incorporating Community Support Systems Consistent with Client Culture
• Short- & Long-term Placements
• Suitability of a Caregiver in the Home
• Resources for Transient and Homeless Clients
• Increasing Clients' Ability for Self-Advocacy
• Psychosocial Education

$30 Introductory Price

LCSW Exam Study Package

This combo has both our workbooks for LCSW candidates. Coverage of Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination, critical content areas on the BBS LCSW Written and Clinical Vignette exams.

$89.00 Introductory Price

LCSW Mock Standard Written Exam Test Book

Our test book contains 200 questions, statistically proportioned to match the emphasis of the content areas on the BBS Standard Written Exam. It has an overall answer key as well as topic answer keys for each content area to evaluate your knowledge of each. There are complete rationales for each question.

This is the printed version of our online LCSW Mock Exam, containing the same questions.

Price: $70.00

LCSW Mock Written Clinical Vignette Test Book

This is a practice exam for honing your test-taking skills. It contains 9 vignettes and a total of 40 questions. It also comes with an answer key and complete rationales for each question.

Price: $70.00

LCSW Written Testbank

New for LCSW candidates!
Using your web browser, test your Standard Written Exam knowledge with five complete practice exams from our growing database. All BBS exam content areas are covered. This online course offers complete timed practice exams using questions conforming to the ratio of categories used by the BBS Written Exam Plan. Choose from several pre-arranged exams or have one randomly chosen from our large database, and repeat the exams as many times as you wish. You can also work on individual questions in specific content areas. And, when finished, you can review all questions and see your answers along with the correct answers and question rationales.

Click here for a sample of this test.

Price: $250
This gives you access to the online test for one year or until you pass your BBS Written Exam, whichever comes first.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

LCSW Online Mock Written Exam

New!
This is a complete 200 question Standard Written mock exam, which you access from your computer at your convenience. All BBS exam content areas are covered, conforming to the ratio of categories used by the BBS Written Exam Plan. When finished, you review all questions and see your answers along with the correct answers and question rationales.

This is the online version of our LCSW Mock Exam Book, containing the same questions.

Price: $65
This gives you access to the online test for two (2) weeks from date of purchase.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

LCSW Clinical Vignette Testbank

New!
This online simulation helps acclimate to you a screen-oriented exam experience in preparation for the BBS Clinical Vignette Exam. It offers 8 complete tests, each addressing the tasks and knowledge statements contained in the BBS CV content areas. As in the BBS exam, you have 2 hours to answer 40 questions based on 6 to 8 vignette exhibits. These questions are designed to evaluate your ability to identify and prioritize salient clinical issues. Answer choices are longer and more complex than those on the Standard Written exam, with each listing a sequence of actions or describing a process of applying knowledge. This exam highlights your ability to discern different justifications for answer choices.

Click here for a sample of this test.

Price: $250
This gives you access to the online test for one year or until you pass your BBS CV exam, whichever comes first.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

LCSW Online Mock Clinical Vignette Exam

New!
One complete 40 question Clinical Vignette mock exam, in the same easy-to-use format as our full CV testbanks. Take the test as many times as you like, and, when finished, you review all questions and see your answers along with the correct answers and question rationales.

Price: $65
This gives you access to the online test for two (2) weeks from date of purchase.

Note - the purchase price of GGS online practice exams is non-refundable.

MFT Audio Presentations

Fourteen lectures covering clinical and theoretical issues critical for both the Standard Written and Clinical Vignette Exams. Available in CD and/or online formats.

New! Access your presentations online in our Exam Prep section!

Clinical Issues

• Crisis Management
• Law and Ethics
• Management Practice/Test Taking Skills

Theoretical Approaches

• Object Relations/Bowen
• Strategic/Gestalt
• Experiential (Satir)/Structural (Minuchin)
• Narrative/Solution Focused
• Cognitive Individual/Cognitive with Couples, Children, Families

Price: $140.00

Individual Audio Presentations

You can purchase each lecture individually.
Available in CD format only.

Price: $15.00

MFT Mock Standard Written Exam Test Book

Our test book contains 200 questions, statistically proportioned to match the emphasis of the 6 content areas on the BBS Standard Written Exam. It has an overall answer key as well as topic answer keys for each content area to evaluate your knowledge of each. There are complete rationales for each question.

This is the printed version of our online MFT Mock Exam, containing the same questions.

Price: $70.00

MFT Written Exam Practice Tests

Five practice exams to hone your test-taking skills. Each test has 200 questions, each question has a complete rationale. Content Area answer key helps you identify your strong areas as well as those that need improvement.

Price: $150.00

MFT Mock Clinical Vignette Exam Test Book

This is a practice exam for honing your test-taking skills. It contains 9 vignettes and a total of 40 questions. It also comes with an answer key and complete rationales for each question.

This is the printed version of our online MFT Mock CV Exam, containing the same questions.

Price: $70.00

MFT Flashcards

Includes DSM-IV, Counseling Theory and Law and Ethics updated for 2007. 191 flashcards in all.

Price: $65.00

LCSW Flashcards

Includes DSM-IV, Counseling Theory and Law and Ethics for LCSW candidates. 205 flashcards in all.

Price: $65.00

MFT Law and Ethics In A Flash

42 flashcards updated for 2007, covering pertinent legal issues such as privilege and confidentiality, child abuse, minors and consensual sex, elder/dependent adult abuse, Tarasoff responsibilities, the Patriot Act and treatment of minors without parental consent.

This set of flashcards features a summary of relevant CAMFT codes of ethics.

Price: $19.95

LCSW Law and Ethics In A Flash

Up-to-date set of flashcards covering pertinent legal issues such as privilege and confidentiality, child abuse, minors and consensual sex, elder/dependent adult abuse, Tarasoff responsibilities, the Patriot Act and treatment of minors without parental consent.

This set of flashcards features a summary of relevant NASW codes of ethics.

Total of 56 cards.

Price: $19.95

Counseling Theory In A Flash

A total of 50 flashcards covering the theoretical concepts, goals, interventions, and terminology associated with the following theories:

• Psychodynamic/Object Relations
• Humanistic/Existential
• Experiential
• Gestalt
• Behavioral
• Cognitive
• Solution Focused
• Narrative
• General Systems theories - Communication, Strategic, Structural and Multi-Generational

Price: $19.95

DSM-IV In A Flash

101 flashcards to enhance your knowledge of the DSM-IV. Includes numeric and alphabetical tables of contents for easy cross-reference of diagnoses. The front of the card displays the specific name of the diagnosis as well as its category, and the back of the card lists diagnostic criteria, coding numbers and differential diagnoses.

Price: $35.00

Theory Comparison and Crisis Management Study Charts

Theory Comparison: convenient visual overviews of the five theoretical positions in table form for easy cross-referencing with the role of the therapist, goals, interventions, stages of therapy and key concepts and terms.

Crisis Management: synthesizes key information regarding assessment and treatment of suicide, violent clients, partner abuse, child abuse, dependent adult and elder abuse. Additional topics include characteristics of an incestuous family, characteristics of batterers and victims, the rape trauma syndrome, and crisis intervention with rape victims.

Price: $10.95

GGS Totebag

Go green with this roomy, two-tone totebag. Carry your GGS books until you've passed your exams, then help clean up the environment by bringing your groceries home in it. Strong and lightweight.

Price: $9.95

GGS Soundtrack Album

Did you ever want to hear more of the music that begins and ends our audio presentations? Now you can. This CD contains the complete versions of all nine songs, which were written by Gerry Grossman himself.

Listen to samples!

  

Available in CD only.

Price: $9.95