It's All Relational
It's All Relational
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It's All Relational is the official WAMFT podcast where we dive into the latest issues shaping the Marriage and Family Therapy profession in Washington State.
Join us as we explore legislative updates impacting MFTs, spotlight innovative therapists making a difference, and highlight the diverse and dynamic programs WAMFT is offering to further our profession. Whether you're a seasoned clinician, a student, or just curious about the field, It's All Relational offers insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of systemic therapy in Washington State.
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The podcast addresses legislative updates impacting marriage and family therapy, highlights innovative therapists, and showcases WAMFT programs aimed at enhancing professional practice. Episodes like Increasing Access to Systemic Care explore key legislative bills and their implications on systemic therapy, while A Voice for the Voiceless emphasizes advocacy efforts to expand mental health access.
It’s All Relational is the official WAMFT podcast where we dive into the latest issues shaping the Marriage and Family Therapy profession in Washington State.
Join us as we explore legislative updates impacting MFTs, spotlight innovative therapists making a difference, and highlight the diverse and dynamic programs WAMFT is offering to further our profession. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, a student, or just curious about the field, It’s All Relational offers insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of systemic therapy in Washington State.
The national MFT exam is not testing your clinical brilliance – it’s testing whether you can decode the test writer’s game. Rob Guise reveals exactly how to stop overthinking, spot the trap answers, and prepare with a system that has helped more than 120,000 clinicians get licensed.
If you’re a new grad, a recent MFT student, or anyone staring down the AMFTRB exam, this conversation gives you the practical edge most programs never teach. Trevor White and Rob Guise break down why systemic thinkers often struggle on multiple choice, how to shift from open-ended clinical reasoning into exam mode, and what it actually takes to pass without burning out.You’ll discover:
- Why the question writer is not your friend and how that mindset changes everything
- The four-answer structure Rob teaches, including how distractors are designed to fool you
- Why you need about 200 focused study hours, not a last-minute cram session
- How to use the 3-month e-study program, virtual workshop, model comparison chart, and personalized profile to target weak spots
- Why language, culture, and test anxiety can affect outcomes, especially for non-native English speakers
Rob also traces the evolution of the exam itself, from questions written by leading theorists to the more standardized format candidates face today. He explains why that shift matters, how his seventh edition study guide stays current with the DSM-5-TR and ethics changes, and why the best preparation is about more than memorization – it’s about learning how to think the way the exam expects.Essential listening if you’re trying to move from graduate school knowledge to licensure success. This episode is a roadmap for anyone who wants to pass with confidence and finally put the exam behind them.
Rob Guise is a leading voice in marriage and family therapy licensure preparation and a key figure behind Family Solutions Institute, which has helped more than 120,000 clinicians get licensed. He is the author and editor of the Family Solutions study materials, including the seventh edition of the well-known “big green book.”
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