SWTP has a long
article about getting through social work licensing exam anxiety
posted at the
New Social Worker Online. What's the best way to tackle test
anxiety?
Think of it as a test question:
A social worker sees a client who is struggling with anxiety
regarding a licensing exam she has to take in a few months. She
reports difficulty focusing on test preparation and ruminating
about failure. What type of therapy is MOST likely to be helpful in
this situation?
A. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
B. Dialectical behavior therapy
C. Gestalt therapy
D. Cognitive behavioral therapy
The answer--at least according to most exam writers--is included
in the article. Also there, a way to walk yourself through some of
the basics of that therapy. (Stumped? Hint: it's not psychodynamic,
not designed for BPD, and doesn't focus on awareness and empty
chair work. That one!)
See if it helps. Good luck!
