Getting ready for the exam? Tips!

[Edward Schreiber]

Thanks Karen,
great tips!
I would add this too:

When you first read a question make notes on a blank piece of paper  
outlining what the question is asking.
For example, if the methodology question asks for 2 examples of the  
use of sociometry for ending a group,
I've found making a note:  2 examples/sociiometry/ending group - can  
be of value.

Also I made a brief outline for how I wanted to answer each question,  
on a blank paper.  After I finished the
question I returned to the outline to make sure I answered the  
question in full.

Ed



On Oct 7, 2009, at 8:26 PM, Karen Carnabucci wrote:

> The tests for CP and TEP are coming up later this month. As a  
> supervisor and volunteer examiner, I’ve compiled several  
> suggestions that have been helpful for me and others. I plan to add  
> these to my next revision of Practical Psychodrama, but I want to  
> give offer them now:
>
> Get the APA code of conduct online and become familiar with the  
> basics of the code. Here’s one link:
>
> http://www.apa.org/ethics/code2002.html
>
> Review sociometry by visiting Anne Hale’s web site, where you will  
> find great discussion and answers, at:
>
> http://sociometry.net
>
> Read each question carefully and make sure you understand the  
> question. Make a few side notes to focus on the basic points you  
> wish to cover.
>
> Focus on answering the question, and all parts of the question,  
> completely and accurately. If the question asks you to discuss  
> three points of “x,” make sure that you cover three points, not two  
> points, or one point.
>
> In addition to the information that you present, identify how you  
> might apply the information to a real-life practitioner or trainer  
> situation in your group or with a client.
>
> Answer from your role. If you are taking the test as a  
> practitioner, identify the points regarding to practice with  
> clients; if you are taking the test as a trainer, identify how you  
> would train your students regarding the issue.
>
> Practice exquisite self care – get yourself in the schedule of  
> getting enough sleep and rest, eating properly and such in the  
> weeks and days before the exam.
>
> On the day of the exam, make sure you eat a healthy breakfast with  
> high quality protein. High quality protein might include eggs,  
> peanut butter, other nuts, yogurt, low-fat cheese, etc. Avoid foods  
> that are heavy or sugary which might affect your mood or ability to  
> think.
>
> Bring a snack to the test which also might include high quality  
> protein.
>
> Make sure you drink enough water. Dehydration will slow your brain;  
> think about it – plants wilt when they don’t have enough water.
>
> Supplements that may be helpful are Vitamin B-12 and Omega-3 fish  
> oil. Vitamin B is important for stress and Omega-3 feeds the brain.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
>
> Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP
>
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