Examination Preparation

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Examination Study Guides

The NBCC Foundation’s Professional Resource Department develops and distributes examination study guides to help you become more familiar with the content areas and both general and specific types of questions that comprise the counseling examinations.

These study guides contain examination information, tips for studying and test-taking, and sample test items developed and reviewed by content experts. Sample test answer keys include explanations of each correct answer, enabling you to expand your knowledge even further and commit new concepts to memory.

NCE

  • Fully updated with a new reduced price!
  • Cost: $34.95 from our online store.
  • Contains 180 practice multiple-choice questions with full answer explanations.
  • Sample test items cover all six professional counseling domains and CACREP core standards.
  • Convenient and portable - 6 x 9" with a lay-flat coil binding.

NCMHCE

  • A guide for the new format of the NCMHCE has been developed and will be available for sale starting Thursday, April 20.
  • Designed for the new format of the NCMHCE.
  • Cost: $34.95 from our online store.
  • Contains six practice case study examples with accompanying multiple-choice items.
  • Convenient and portable - 6 x 9" with a lay-flat coil binding.

Our products have helped thousands of students pass the NCMHCE. Some of our successful customers let us know they appreciated our:

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NCMHCE Online Review Course

A study guide, flashcards, and other study tools bundled together in one digital resource.

  • Online study lessons
  • 600+ practice questions
  • 30+ instructional videos
  • 500+ flashcards
  • Test-taking tips

NCMHCE Study Guide ($49.99)

Everything you need to know for your test condensed into a single book.

  • Includes review videos
  • Includes bonus digital practice tests
  • eBook version available
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NCMHCE Flashcards ($54.99)

Complex material broken down into easily understandable concepts.

  • Includes practice test questions
  • Includes a guide for effective flashcard use
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Our products have helped thousands of students pass the NCE. Some of our successful customers let us know they appreciated our:

  • Current, updated information
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  • Full-length practice tests
  • Informative answer explanations
  • Useful study techniques
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NCE Online Review Course

A study guide, flashcards, and other study tools bundled together in a digital format.

  • Online study lessons
  • 1,250+ practice questions
  • 30+ instructional videos
  • 500+ flashcards
  • Test-taking tips

NCE Study Guide ($49.99)

Everything you need to know for your test condensed into a single book.

  • Includes review videos
  • Includes bonus digital practice tests
  • eBook version available
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NCE Flashcards ($44.99)

Complex material broken down into easily understandable concepts.

  • Includes practice test questions
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Includes 800 questions with fully explained answers. Can be used with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Complements all other study materials. Pass or get your money back—guaranteed. Updated for 2023. Free, new question updates in real time.

Written by:

Diane Dean, MA, LPC, RN-BC - Diane is a licensed professional counselor and educator with over 20 years' experience in health care. She has taught at many colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh.

Stacy Fruhling, NCC, MAC, LCPC, LCADC - Stacy is an adjunct professor in psychology and counseling at Anne Arundel Community College and the Community College of Baltimore County.

Lisa Slade, MS, NCC, LPC - Lisa is an adjunct professor in psychology, counseling, sociology, and human services at Caldwell University in the Graduate School of Psychology, at the University of Bridgeport, and at Housatonic Community College.

What's Included

  • Practice exams
  • Flash card study system
  • Exam review
  • 50-state guide

Price

  • $49.95
  • Lifetime use. No renewal fees. No time limit. Free updates.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or money back

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Written by:

Joanne Fortune, LMHC - An adjunct counseling professor at Mercy College who assists students in preparation for national certification.

Jenny Preffer-Davis, RN, NCC, ACS, LMHC - A professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Grace College.

Tara Williams, LPC, MCAP - A community therapist with experience in education and substance abuse.

What's Included

  • Practice exams
  • Flash card study system
  • Exam review
  • 50-state guide

Price

  • $49.95
  • Lifetime use. No renewal fees. No time limit. Free updates.
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NCMHCE: Case Study Simulator - counselorexams.com

Prep for the new format and feel fully prepared. We can ease your exam anxiety!

Our Online Case Study Simulator

  • includes up to 48 case studies divided into 4 sets of 12.
  • measures your abilities in five domains.
  • is based on NBCC specs and Dr. Arthur's experience from 5,000+ consultations.
  • provides feedback for each answer.
  • can be taken multiple times for up to one year - learn at your own pace.

Free sample: Click here (No registration required.)

Included with the NCMHCE package:

  • Phone consultation with Dr. Arthur
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Budget-friendly package sizes
  • NCMHCE Study Overview PDF:
    • Strategies for taking exam
    • DSM-5 disorders overview
    • Instrumentation

"Without Dr. Arthur’s materials, there was no way I would have passed one of the most important exams of my career. The sheer variety of information gives you all you need to pass.” - Cyrus N.

NCE: Dr. Arthur's Study Guide for the NCE

  • Contains important CACREP Information
  • 1,100+ questions
  • Pre-assessment and practice exams with answers
  • Optional – two additional online practice exams
  • Virtual flashcards
  • Phone consultation with Dr. Arthur
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Publisher: Career Training Concepts, Inc.
  • Questions: Call 888-326-9229 or email info@careertrain.com

Includes DSM 5 and ACA Ethics!

All of Dr. Rosenthal's materials are lively, easy to understand, and actually make exam prep enjoyable.

  • Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book, 4th Edition. Nearly 100 pages more than the previous edition. A publisher’s bestseller. Reads like a novel, imparts information like a postgraduate text. Loaded with memory devices. 738 pages, includes 1,100 tutorial questions/answers and a comprehensive 49-page last minute Super Review Boot Camp.
  • 20 Audio CD Listen and Learn Vital Information and Review. Turns a traffic jam or day at the beach into a world-class learning experience. Totally different than the encyclopedia. Upbeat presentations with alternative explanations cover all exam areas. Includes a test anxiety prevention CD, a last-minute super review boot camp CD, and hundreds of practice questions. Informative and extremely entertaining.
  • Human Services Dictionary. A one-of-a-kind resource provides definitions purposely worded to help you tackle tough exam questions. The new 2nd edition has nearly 700 more exam terms than the original book!
  • Membership in Dr. Rosenthal's exclusive Inner Circle. Receive information and updates that might appear in future Rosenthal materials. Includes 140 never-before-published test hints and a special release limited edition comprehensive review of the new NCE domains.

Dr. Rosenthal's best Valedictorian Mastery Tool Kit can be purchased for under $185. Perfect for the NCC, CPCE, CECE, oral and written boards, and counseling comps.

  • Coming soon. Master Lecture Series. CDs in print for the first time. Hundreds of updates, more tutorial questions, new section for micro-study sessions for your busy lifestyle.

Dr. Linton's New Narrative Exam Online Study Prep for the NCMHCE 8th Edition

  • Unlimited Online Access 24/7
  • Covers all CACREP Content Areas on the NCMHCE
  • 150+ Narratives – Practice and Exam Modes
  • Full-Length Practice Exams
  • Mini-Narratives Covering Counseling Theories
  • Narrative Mapping Learning Tool
  • Master Classes
  • Video Tutorials & Audio Recordings
  • Learning Games and Activities
  • Flash Cards
  • Worksheets
  • Exam Anxiety and Stress Reduction Videos and Techniques
  • DSM-5-TR Comprehensive Review
  • Professional Practice and Ethics
  • Intake, Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Areas of Clinical Focus
  • Counseling Skills and Interventions
  • Core Counseling Attributes

Try our FREE Narratives and receive emails at: CounselingExam.com

Also available: 600-page review of the new NCMHCE Narrative Exam in eBook and Paperback formats.

Complete set of CDs and digital resources covering the NCMHCE Exam Topics.

Visit: CounselingExam.com or Call: (407) 463-4113 for more information

Dr. Linton's DSM-5-TR Online Study Prep for the NCE 8th Edition

  • Unlimited Online Access 24/7
  • Covers All CACREP Areas on Exam
  • Over 5,000 Multiple-Choice Questions
  • Full-Length Practice Exams
  • Missed Questions Databank
  • Strategies to Pass the Exam
  • Video Tutorials & Audio Recordings
  • DSM-5-TR Comprehensive Review
  • Master Classes
  • Matching Activities
  • Flash Cards
  • Learning Games
  • Personal Study Stats

Try our FREE Narratives and receive emails at: NationalCounselingExam.com

Also available: 630-page review of the NCE DSM-5 in eBook and Paperback formats.

Complete set of CDs and digital resources covering the NCE Exam Topics.

Visit: NationalCounselingExam.com or Call: (407) 463-4113 for more information

No Fuss! No Frills! Procrastinator’s Guide to Passing the NCE!

In a perfect world we would have the time to sit down, watch and review lectures on domain topics, and research formulas. For most of us however, there’s nothing PERFECT about preparing for this exam! The stress, the anxiety, and the day-to-day obligations of simply surviving can make studying seem like a task too great to even tackle... until NOW!

STUDY GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START!

  • 6- or 8-Week Study Guide Broken Down Into 32 Study Sessions
  • Study Sessions Review Each NCE Domain
  • Videos From Fellow Test Takers Explaining Difficult Domain Content
  • Practice Tests Available
  • Powerful Tips and Tricks to Practice During Test Week

WRITTEN BY A PROCRASTINATING COUNSELOR

Life didn’t stop for me to prepare for this exam, and it won’t stop for you. You have to be intentional about preparing, and this study guide was created for you to do just that. 60-minute study sessions 3 or 4 times a week is all you need to prepare on purpose!

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Start studying with practice questions right away from the convenience of your phone. Pocket Prep provides a mobile study app for the National Counselor Examination and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.

Free to download. Accessible online at PocketPrep.com and on mobile devices via the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store.

All study material comes with:

  • detailed answer explanations for every single question.
  • a detailed data dashboard showing your study progress.
  • a Weakest Subject study feature showing you which area(s) needs more focus.
  • a Question of the Day study feature for regular and consistent studying.
  • a Build Your Own Quiz study feature.
  • the ability to study on multiple devices.

National Counselor Examination Study Prep

  • 850 practice study questions
  • 6 study subject areas

National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Study Prep

  • 500 practice study questions
  • 6 study subject areas

Premium subscription pricing:

  • $19.99 / month
  • $47.99 / 3 months
  • $119.99 / year

Pocket Prep has been providing mobile study material since 2011. Our apps average a 4.8 out of 5.0 star rating from over 55,000 App Store reviews. Learn more at PocketPrep.com.

NCEExamPrep.com

NCEExamPrep seeks to provide quality, reliable, and easy-to-use preparation materials to help test-takers pass the National Counselor Examination with confidence.

Guaranteed Study Package: A product bundle complete with study manual and access to testing workshop videos and practice exams and Recommended Study Plan. Full money-back offer if the Recommended Study Plan is followed and you still do not pass. BONUS: Guaranteed Study Packages now include Counseling Theories Masterclass, weekly tutoring LIVE via Zoom, and access to recordings of all previous tutoring sessions (since June 2022)!

FREE Success Roadmap: A 9-step plan to ensure you’ve covered all your bases as you prepare for test day.

Products:
  • Study Manual
    • Comprehensive, concise, material covering all eight of the CACREP content areas.
    • Printed, PDF, and audio versions available.
  • Simulated and Study-Mode Practice Exams
    • Full-length simulated NCE and chapter practice quizzes online
      • Timed, with 200 multiple-choice questions
      • Question distribution just like the NCE
      • Ability to mark questions for review
    • Scoring report provides Overall Score and Score by Work Domain, CACREP Content Area, and Study Manual Chapter. Report can be emailed to test-taker.
  • Weekly Group Tutoring
    • Live via ZOOM
    • Recording archives included for replay

NCEExamPrep.com, info@nceexamprep.com

Pass the NCMHCE is an online NCMHCE prep course. This 21-day course is designed for visual and auditory learners. All Pass the NCMHCE videos include animations, pictures, audio, music, and transcriptions to enhance the learning process.

Course Content:

  • NCMHCE Information
  • Exam Tips
  • Supplemental Resources: ACA Code of Ethics
  • Supplemental Resources: DSM-5 and DSM-5-TR Fact Sheets
  • The Counseling Process
    • Professional Practice and Ethics
    • Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis
    • Counseling Skills
    • Treatment Planning
    • Theoretical Approaches and Interventions
  • Practice Exam Case Studies
  • 300+ Multiple-Choice Test Questions
  • 70+ Educational Videos
  • Video Flash Cards
  • Unlimited Online Access 24/7
  • Mobile Friendly
  • Internet Connection Required

Visit: passthecounselingexam.com

Discover the new Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide for the NCMHCE package. This 4th edition of the handbook is ready for the current NCMHCE and is authored by Licensed Mental Health Counselors for professional clinical counselors

PTI has been a premier program since 1995, and this package includes:

  • The Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide for the NCMHCE, 4th edition, revised 2022:
    • 12 content chapters covering ALL NCMHCE domains
    • Each chapter analyzes how content is used in the exam
    • Test-taking section that analyzes cases building critical skills for success, applying diagnostics, relationship building, treatment planning, and professional practice skills.
    • The new format includes 10 Cases, each with 10 short-answer questions. The case scenarios reflect 3 - 4 stages of therapeutic/ clinical situations requiring case development skills.
    • Reports that identify your specific content area strengths and weaknesses
    • Explanations of answer choices
  • ExamAce—Your online exam experience
  • 450 flashcards that include DSM-5 diagnoses, evidence-based treatment planning, treatment guides, and all NCMHCE content domains keyed to your Study Guide chapter
  • Additional innovative study aids:
    • Keyword concepts
    • 10 steps to diagnosis
    • 11-step case analysis model
    • Study plans and time management forms
    • Content crossword puzzles

Order your PTI Package online today or CALL 1-508-381-0713.

PTI Psychotherapists Training Institute
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