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Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination and State Exams

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I was in a study group with a VP of our organization who had been a therapist for years, but was only then, (1995) seeking licensure. He purchased approx 1500.00 worth of study aids to help him pass the exam since he had been out of school for so long.(20 years)
The Rosenthal book (he also had tapes, don't know if he still does) were the cheapest and best study aid for this exam.
Many of the questions were right off the exam, but even those that weren't helped us with the format of the test questions and the type of material on the test.
None of the four in our group got less than an 83% on the test and two of our group were in the low to mid 90's.
Rosenthal's book is an excellent resource and one you will not regret getting.

While I am still two weeks away from taking the test, I purchased the online program @ $235 and borrowed an old copy of the $250 NCE Study Guides. After comparing several sections, it appears this $50 book is more valuable than the others. One of my professors used it, and blew the test away. The head of our department states that you WON'T know all of the material anyway. Your best bet is to practice answering these types of questions. By the time you go through this book twice, major points are driven home. I plan to spend my last two weeks with this source only.

I passed my NCE and TX LPC easily after using primarily this book and studying the DSM IV TR. It's easy to read, and explains not only why the answers are correct, but also why all the others are wrong. It's not meant to teach you from scratch, but it's a great review, and if you find there is something unfamiliar, it gives you an idea of the areas to grow and study more in.

I used this book as my primary study resource and passed the exam on the first try. It's very comprehensive, and though the author recommends reading the book from cover to cover, be sure to give yourself ample time to study the chapters at the end of the book. Rosenthal's style is easy to read (entertaining, even), and his examples and mnemonic devices facilitate memorization. If you hope to pass the NCE on the first try, I highly recommend this book.

I used this book (along with the audio tapes) exclusively as I studied for my NCE. When I took the exam, I found that I was well prepared and passed easily on the first try. His memory devices were particularly helpful, and inspired me to come up with others on my own.

I was shocked when I got to the exam and heard people talking about spending $300 or more for study materials. You don't need to do that! Rosenthal's materials will give you what you need.

Please do not read all of the reviews about this book and believe that you will feel extremely confident AFTER you complete the test. I, like many others, thought that I had failed. However, after receiving my scores, I passed with flying colors in every section! Thus, I recommend this book, along with Rosenthal's CDs. I had not even had my class in Appraisal yet, and still passed the section. With that said, buy the book, READ the entire book (not merely the questions), and give yourself plenty of time to prepare! Good Luck!!

I graduated in 1996, and I have been practicing as a mental health pratitioner for three years. I located this book on-line and read the reviews which prompted me to order it. The book is a great primary souce, but it is imperative to read the answers and study all of the areas mentioned--even the wrong answers. I received my results and passed on my first attempt. I highly recommend this book!

This was the ONLY book I studied for the NCE. I did not dig up my notes, and I did not reference other texts. I read it cover to cover twice, marking the questions I did not guess right the first time and returning to them until I could get them right. The best part is the explanations. There were actually a couple of questions in the book that the author got wrong or that were disputable. On the whole, however, this book is all you will need to study and pass. The test makes you feel like you brought a violin to a flute concerto, but your score will confirm that the book was the correct sheet music.

Reading this covers all that I expected and more. The information within has helped many of my colleuges to pass the exam, and I expect the same for myself. Anyone who wishes to pass the first time should utilize this book.

After looking through other classmate's materials and finding them lacking I purchased the encyclopedia of counseling and the cassette series. I just got my test results and am very pleased. If you want to pass the NCE, Dr Rosenthal's materials are the best I've seen. He provides a lot of detail and the nmemonics he includes really help.