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Levy Rosado LMSW

This podcast is an audio study guide for tackling the ASWB licensing exam. Episodes will be mostly about the exam structure, test-taking strategies, and techniques to help tackle various questions, course materials to apply to the exam, 5-15 question episodes to help apply the techniques. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/levy-rosado/support

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Here is the one and ONLY episode for Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics. It contains the following sections;

Legal and Ethical Issues Related to the Practice of Social Work

Professional Values and Principles

Techniques to Identify and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas

Client/Client System Competence and Self-Determination

Techniques for Protecting and Enhancing Client/Client System Self-Determination

The Client/Client System's Right to Refuse Services

Professional Boundaries in the Social Worker-Client/Client System Relationship

Self-Disclosure Principles and Applications

Legal and/or Ethical Issues Regarding Documentation

Legal and/or Ethical Issues Regarding Termination

Legal and/or Ethical Issues Related to Death and Dying

Research Ethics

Models of Supervision and Consultation

Ethical Issues in Supervision and Management

Methods to Create, Implement, and Evaluate Policies and Procedures for Social Worker Safety

The Supervisee's Role in Supervision and Management

Accreditation and/or Licensing Requirements

Professional Development Activities to Improve Practice and Maintain Current Professional Knowledge

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Levy Rosado LMSW

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The Primary study source I'm using is: Social Work ASWB Master's Exam Guide 2nd edition by Dawn Apgar


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Here is part 3/4 of the Interventions with clients and client systems. This episode contains the following sections;

Psychoeducation methods

Group Work Techniques

Family Therapy Models

Couples Interventions and Treatment Approaches

The Impact of Out-of Home Displacement

Permanency Planning

Mindfulness and Complementary Therapeutic Approaches

The Components of Case Management

Techniques for Follow up

The Elements of a Case Presentation

Methods to Develop & Evaluate Measurable Objectives Client for Client Intervention, Treatment and/or Service Plans

Techniques used to Evaluate Progress

Types of Prevention Strategies

Indicators of Readiness for Termination

Evaluating Social Work Practice

Evidence-Based Practice

Case recording for Evaluation and Supervision

Consultation Approaches

Interdisciplinary vs Intradisciplinary Team Collaboration

The Principle of Case Recording, Documentation, and Management of Practice Records.

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Levy Rosado LMSW

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Here is part 2/4 of the Interventions with clients and client systems. This episode contains the following sections;

Techniques for Harms Reduction for Self and Others

Methods to Teach Coping and Other Self-Care Skills to Clients & Client Systems

Clients & Client Systems Self-Monitoring Techniques

Methods of Conflict Resolutions

Crisis Intervention & Treatment Approaches

Methods and Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care

Anger Management Techniques

Stress Management Techniques

Cognitive & Behavioral Interventions

Strengths-Based and Empowerment Strategies & Interventions

Clients & Client Systems Contracting & Goal-Setting Techniques

Partializing Techniques

Assertiveness Training

Task-Centered Approaches

Any comments, critiques, & concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability.

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Levy Rosado LMSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

Here is part 1/4 of the Interventions with clients and client systems. This episode contains the following sections;

The Principle & Techniques of Interviewing

The Phases of intervention

Problem-Solving Models & Approaches

Methods to Engage & Motivate Clients & Client Systems

Methods to Engage & Motivate Clients and Client Systems

Methods to Engage & Work with Involuntary Clients & Client Systems

Methods to Obtain and Provide Feedback

The Principles of Active Listening & Observation

Verbal and Nonverbal Community Techniques

The Concept of congruence in Communication

Limit Setting Techniques

The Techniques of Role Play

Role Modeling Techniques

Any comments, critiques, & concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability.

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Levy Rosado LMSW

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Here's part 3/3 of the Assessment and Intervention Planning portion of the exam. YAY!!!! It's not as long as last episode and it has the unit 2 quiz. unlike the last unit quiz, there wont be any google form. instead the answers will be given right after the quiz. If you want me to start adding the google forms again... please let me know. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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Levy Rosado LMSW

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Here's part 2/3 of the Assessment and Intervention Planning portion of the exam. It's a pretty long episode so make sure you take your breaks :). Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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No question this week. Merry X-Mas, Happy Holidays and see you all in the new year

Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado LMSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

Here's part 1/3 of the Assessment and Intervention Planning portion of the exam. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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Lastly, here's a practice question I promised at the end of the episode

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado LMSW

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Sorry for the delay in releasing this short episode. Just got a new job and I'm rearranging my schedule for recording the podcast but here's a quick five-question quiz on Unit 1. I'm going to try and release on Mondays from now since it's my low workflow day. As always, any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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Quiz link (google form): https://forms.gle/sxqDH9Wa2av44M8o8

Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado LMSW

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Here's the FINAL PART of the Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment portion of the exam. Next week's session might cover the next unit or another topic. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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Lastly, here's a practice question I promised at the end of the episode

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado LMSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

Here's a short episode of my experience taking and passing the licensing exam. YAY!!! I didn't forget Parts 4 of Unit 1, that episode will be published next week. This exam was F***ing insanely stressful but I got through it and I know you can too. We're all social workers at the end of the day and I got your back. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, or ideas for season 2 of sassy social work, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions or give ideas directly through the podcast page at

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado LMSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

Here's a short episode of the defense mechanisms.  Parts 4 of Unit 1 will be published next week. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at

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Levy Rosado MSW

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Here's part 3/4 of the Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment portion of the exam. Parts 4 will be published next week. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at 

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Lastly, here's a practice question I promised at the end of the episode

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado MSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

As promised here's part 2/4 of the Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment portion of the exam. Parts 3 and 4 will be published soon. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at 

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado MSW

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Hey Sassy Social Workers

As promised here's the human development portion of the exam. The Diversity and Behavior in the Environment portions will be coming soon and will also be under unit 1. But just so it becomes easier to digest I'm breaking the unit into a few episodes. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. You can also record yourself and ask me questions directly through the podcast page at 

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Stay Sassy and Safe,

Levy Rosado MSW

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I'm running a little behind with my outline, but here are some helpful study tips and guidance from the LMSW Bootcamp website. Not sponsored but check them out. They have some really good virtual classes and test prep resources for people taking the Masters and Clinical Exam. Any comments, critiques, and concerns, please reach out to me at lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability.

Stay Sassy, 

Levy Rosado MSW 

LMSW Bootcamp website: https://socialworkexambootcamp.com/

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Hey Sassy Social Workers,

This episode is geared towards the application process, getting your Applicant/Candidate ID, Things to know about the exam, 10 test-taking strategies, and 20 tips on answering questions. If there are any questions you'd like for me to address in future episodes, please send your questions to lushiousbylevy@gmail.com and I'll answer to the best of my ability. 

Stay Sassy,

Levy Rosado MSW

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Hey all, 

This episode is meant to give you my brief history, my reason for making this podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. If there are any questions you might have, please direct them to lushiousbylevy@gmail.com. 

Stay Sassy 

Levy Rosado MSW 

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