Key Takeaways
- Artisan Counseling sponsored an NCMHCE test strategies training on July 14, 2018, at its Newport News office.
- The training was led by Ben Newman, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP, and Tierra Ruffin, LPC.
- It helped residents in counseling and master’s students prepare for the NCMHCE, a requirement for LPC licensure in Virginia.
- This event has passed; contact Artisan Counseling to ask about future training opportunities.
Preparing for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) can feel overwhelming. For counseling residents and master’s students in Virginia, it is a key step toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and no one wants to take it more than once.
To support future counselors, Artisan Counseling sponsored a hands-on training focused on NCMHCE test strategies. This post shares what the training covered.
Below, you will find the event details, the training summary and goals, and where to find ongoing NCMHCE preparation tips.
Please note: This training took place on July 14, 2018, and registration is closed. Please contact our team to ask about upcoming training opportunities.
Training Details
- Sponsored by: Artisan Counseling
- Trainers: Ben Newman, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP, and Tierra Ruffin, LPC
- Date: July 14, 2018
- Location: 11713 Jefferson Ave, Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606
Why Was This NCMHCE Training Offered?
In Virginia, the NCMHCE is used as one of the prerequisites for LPC licensure. The exam is uniquely designed to test the skills needed to work as a licensed mental health professional, so it requires more than memorizing facts.
The training was designed to empower residents in counseling and master’s students to pass the NCMHCE by providing an overview of test content areas and strategies specific to excelling on the exam.
What Did the Training Cover?
Participants received an overview of the exam’s content areas and practiced applying test strategies to several case study examples. Attendees used the Kahoot app on their smartphones for interactive practice during the session.
Training Goals
Attendees set out to:
- Learn foundational strategies to navigate the unique format, content, and structure of the NCMHCE
- Learn how and what to study for the NCMHCE
- Learn common pitfalls that lead to underperforming on the NCMHCE
- Learn strategies that improve test scores and prepare them for exam day
- Gain a tried-and-true test strategy designed to help residents in counseling pass the NCMHCE
Where Can You Find NCMHCE Preparation Tips Now?
For an overview of how to study, common pitfalls, and practical test-day strategies, read our article on NCMHCE test strategies that work. Because exam details can change, always confirm the current format and requirements with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the Virginia Board of Counseling.
Quick tip: Practice with realistic clinical cases and focus on choosing the most appropriate next step. That habit mirrors how the NCMHCE asks you to think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this NCMHCE training still available?
This specific training took place on July 14, 2018. Contact Artisan Counseling to ask whether future trainings are planned.
Who led the training?
The training was led by Ben Newman, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP, and Tierra Ruffin, LPC, and was sponsored by Artisan Counseling.
Who was the training designed for?
It was designed for residents in counseling and master’s students in counseling preparing for the NCMHCE as part of LPC licensure in Virginia.
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