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NCE Study Guide

Welcome to the NCE National Counselor Exam Study Guide, your go-to resource for preparing to ace the National Counselor Exam. This podcast features a comprehensive collection of mock multiple-choice questions, delivered in a conversational, engaging format designed to reinforce your understanding of key counseling concepts. Whether you’re reviewing on the go or brushing up on specific topics, this study guide simplifies complex material into easy-to-digest episodes. Created in collaboration with

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How Groups Really Work: Mastering Group Dynamics for...

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2025/04/23

In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we dive deep into one of the most testable and misunderstood areas of the NCE: Group Dynamics.Learn to recognize and navigate the five stages of group development—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—and how they show up in NCE-style scenarios.We break down real-world examples of group member roles (like the scapegoat and monopolizer), the emotional rhythm of group counseling, and essential terms like universality, cohesion,

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21:50

Understanding Validity and Reliability – What Makes a...

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2025/04/22

What makes a test trustworthy?This episode dives into validity and reliability—two essential concepts for anyone preparing for the NCE exam or learning how to ethically use assessments in counseling.We explore how these ideas show up on the NCE, how to apply them in real-life practice, and how understanding them can help you avoid common pitfalls—like missing a passing score by one point.🧠 This episode falls under the Assessment and Diagnostic Services work behavior domain and the CACREP

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Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling...

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2025/04/21

Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling ApplicationsEpisode Description:In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we take a deep dive into the foundational ideas of Carl Jung—his theories, legacy, and practical relevance for the National Counselor Examination. This module was inspired by Lily, a forward-thinking member of our Saturday study group who requested a focused exploration of Jungian psychology.You’ll learn how concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, the

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21:29

Case Study 10 of 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big...

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2025/04/20

Case Study Module 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big WorriesThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Maya, an 8-year-old girl, presents with separation anxiety and school refusal following a

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Study Group Summary: April 19, 2025

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2025/04/19

In this first grassroots Zoom session of the NCE Study Group, Glenn brings together a diverse group of counseling students and recent test-takers from across the country—each with a unique story, study style, and set of challenges. One participant shares how a literal storm disrupted her exam and led to a second chance. Another reflects on the difficulty of connecting theory to real-life practice. The conversation touches on test anxiety, learning styles, why the “purple book” might not be

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Case Study 9 of 10: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks

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2025/04/18

Case Study Module 9: Carlos, the Man with Many MasksThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Carlos, a 38-year-old Latino male, is court-mandated to attend a domestic violence offender

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Case Study 8 of 10: Linda, the Grieving Widow

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2025/04/16

Case Study Module 8: Linda, the Grieving WidowThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Linda, a 68-year-old woman, struggles with prolonged grief after losing her husband. This case

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Case Study 7 of 10: Devon, the College Student in Crisis

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2025/04/14

Case Study Module 007: Devon, the College Student in CrisisThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Devon, a 19-year-old non-binary student, presents with depression, academic stress, and

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Case Study 6 of 10: Brian, the Career Crosser

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2025/04/13

Case Study Module : Brian, the Career CrosserThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Brian, a 45-year-old man, experiences depression and loss of purpose after being laid off. This midlife

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Case Study 5 of 10: Elena, the Survivor

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2025/04/12

This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Elena, a 24-year-old Latina woman, seeks therapy after surviving sexual assault. This trauma-informed case explores PTSD diagnosis, cultural stigma,

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54:29

Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the...

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2025/04/11

Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It)I’d like to invite you into a space I’ve been creating for my own wellness—Lights In, a free guided meditation series that blends sound and reflection to explore the nature of existence and the value of life itself.This series is inspired by Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe, the new Audible docuseries by Annaka

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Case Study 4 of 10: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple

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2025/04/11

Case Study Module 4: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious CoupleThis case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention.Case Overview:Sofia and Jake, an engaged couple in their early 30s, present with emotional distance and

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23:13

Case Study 3 of 10: Marcus, the Angry Teen

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2025/04/10

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Case Study 2 of 10: Alyssa, the Self-Critical Achiever

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2025/04/09

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Case Study 1 of 10: James, the Overwhelmed Teacher

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2025/04/09

Episode Description:Welcome to NCE Study Guide Case Study Module 1 of 10. In this episode, we dive into the fictional case study of James, the Overwhelmed Teacher—a high-achieving high school English teacher grappling with anxiety, insomnia, and emotional burnout.Through James’s story, you’ll explore key themes you’re likely to encounter on the National Counselor Examination (NCE), including diagnostic decision-making, ethical considerations, and treatment planning. We’ll examine how

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A Call for Help

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2025/04/03

Episode Description:Feeling overwhelmed by the NCE? You're not alone—and this episode is for you. In this deep-dive session, we speak directly to test-takers like Amy (and so many others) who feel unsure where to start, buried under too many resources, and unsure how to turn scattered studying into real progress.We break down the exact structure of the National Counselor Examination—200 questions, 8 content domains, and everything you need to know to shift from confusion to clarity. You’ll

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Deep Meditation Module 11 of 20: Ecological and...

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2025/03/23

Module 11: Ecological and Social Contexts in DevelopmentLev Vygotsky, Urie Bronfenbrenner, Daniel Levinson (Social and Cultural Development – Learning, Environment, and Adult Transitions)

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Deep Meditation Module 10 of 20: Cognitive-Behavioral...

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2025/03/22

Module 10: Cognitive-Behavioral InterventionsAlbert Ellis, William Glasser, Donald Meichenbaum (CBT, REBT, and Reality Therapy – Thought Patterns, Choice, and Cognitive Change)

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Deep Meditation Module 9 of 20: Family and Systemic...

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2025/03/21

Module 9: Family and Systemic TherapyFritz Perls, Virginia Satir, Salvador Minuchin (Gestalt and Family Systems – Self-Awareness, Communication, and Structure in Relationships)

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32:21

Deep Meditation Module 8 of 20: Moral Development and...

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2025/03/20

Module 8: Moral Development and Ethical ReasoningLawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan, James Rest (Moral Development – Justice, Care, and Ethical Decision-Making)

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