Are you feeling nervous about your upcoming clinical exam? I totally get it – I've been there too. But don't worry because in today's podcast episode, I'm going to share my top strategies and tips on how to pass your clinical exam on the first try, just as I did! Join me as I talk about the importance of taking your mock exams, why you shouldn't study before you have the test date set, how to effectively analyze questions before you even get to theory, and why it is crucial that you give your brain a break before the big day. I'll also share with you my personal experience of preparing for the test date and the exact steps I took that helped me to ace my clinical exam.

By the end of this episode, you'll know how to approach the clinical exam with confidence, less stress, and feeling more prepared, so you can focus on showcasing your knowledge. Get ready to take notes and let's dive in!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why setting a test date is crucial for effective clinical exam preparation
• How can sticking to one study guide improve your chances of success?
• Studying with a partner might enhance your clinical exam preparation.
• Navigating differences in opinion with the clinical exam and maintaining confidence in your clinical perspective.
• What strategies can you use to effectively analyze clinical exam questions and select the most appropriate answers?
• Creating consistency to minimize decision-making and optimize focus.
• Recreating the testing environment during practice exams.
• What steps should you take in the two weeks before, one week before your clinical exam, and on the actual day of the exam to ensure readiness and address potential challenges?

Connect with Felicia:

• Instagram: @the_bad_therapist
• Website: www.thebadtherapist.coach
• Membership: Liberated Business
• Facebook group: Healing Money

Quote:

“This test isn't really a test of your worth or even effectiveness as a therapist. This test, in large part, is a test on how to take tests, and that has nothing to do with whether or not you're a good therapist.“ - Felicia