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Examination Study Guides

NBCC Foundation - NCE and NCMHCE

Mometrix NCE Online Course, Study Guide, and Flashcards

Mometrix NCMHCE Online Course, Study Guide, and Flashcards

Study.com — NCE Exam Study Guide & Practice Questions

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Dr. Howard Rosenthal’s Exam Prep

How to make exam prep lively, easy to understand, and even enjoyable.

Did you know Rosenthal’s materials can be purchased or rented? Choose from Audible/audiobook editions, paperback, or even e-book versions with special “text to speech” feature, in which AI reads the book to you.

Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book, 4th Edition
A publisher’s bestseller and Amazon number 1 Audible release. Reads like a novel, imparts information like a postgraduate text. Loaded with memory devices. 738 pages, includes 1,100 tutorial questions/answers and a comprehensive 49-page last minute Super Review Boot Camp.
New! Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, and State Counseling Exams
The popular Rosenthal audio CDs put into print, adding hundreds of updates. Totally different than the encyclopedia. Upbeat presentations with alternative explanations covering all exam areas. Includes an expanded test anxiety prevention chapter and the most sophisticated last-minute Super Review Boot Camp that Dr. Rosenthal has ever produced (109 pages). Hundreds of updated tutorial practice questions. New section for micro-study sessions for your busy lifestyle. A great stand-alone resource or can be combined with the Encyclopedia of Counseling for optimal results. Informative and extremely entertaining. 480 pages.
Human Services Dictionary
A one-of-a-kind resource that provides definitions purposely worded to help you tackle tough exam questions. The new 2nd edition has nearly 700 more exam terms than the original book!
Membership in Dr. Rosenthal’s exclusive Inner Circle and over 215 FREE test hints
Write to Dr. Rosenthal after your purchase from his site and receive information and updates that might appear in future Rosenthal materials. Includes over 215 exclusive test hints and a special-release, limited edition comprehensive review of the new NCE domains.

Perfect for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, oral and written boards, and counseling comps.

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Dr. Linton’s 2025 Narrative Exam Online Study Prep for the NCMHCE, 9th Edition

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Exam Content: Covers all CACREP exam areas.
DSM-5-TR Mastery: Essential review and easy-to-follow diagnostic flowcharts.
9,000 Questions: Review CACREP areas you may have forgotten since graduating.
Case Studies: Sharpen decision-making skills with simulated scenarios.
Daily Emails: Stay grounded and motivated with current exam updates.
Flashcards: Memorize critical info quickly with interactive flashcards.
Learning Games: Tired of studying? Make studying fun and stay motivated.
Definitions Guide: Quickly learn key terms of theories and techniques.
Matching Activities: Reinforce concepts through interactive learning exercises.
Motivational Videos: Reduce test anxiety and stay focused effectively to pass the exam.
Narrative Mapping: Manage time pressure with our proven test-taking strategies.
Peer Support Groups: Connect with others in our Facebook study groups .
Podcast Prep: FREE weekly podcast that covers essential exam topics.
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