Podcast Episodes

Intake Process and Initial Contact - A Focused Case Study Approach

Episode 53

Welcome to the first module in Collection 1.2 of the NCE Study Guide Library: Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis. In this episode, we follow new counselor Maya as she navigates her very first client i…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

NCE Study Guide Patreon Library Overview

Episode 52

Come join the NCE Study Guide Patreon Library to gain access to the following:

1.1 – Professional Practice and Ethics (8 modules) are now LIVE!

For as little as $5 per month, you will have access to th…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Understanding Assessment and Testing – Clarity, Confidence, and Client Protection (Study Group Summary, May 3rd, 2025)

Episode 51

Episode Description 

In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we explore the domain of Assessment and Testing, one of the most technical—and crucial—areas of the NCE. This session is grounded in our Ma…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Study Group Summary: April 26, 2025

Episode 50

The Study Group is a space for listeners of this podcast to meet and discuss their NCE prep.

This episode isn’t just about prepping for a test—it’s about building community, owning your learning proce…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Accidental Therapy Reflections on Andor S2: Maya Pei and the Basal Ganglia Brigade

Episode 49

Cassian Andor didn’t just escape a crash — he landed in the middle of a fractured rebellion, where mistrust, fear, and instinct rule the day.
In this episode, we explore the early chaos of the Rebel A…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Accidental Therapy Reflections on Andor S2: More Than Your Fear

Episode 48

Episode 1 – More Than Your Fear

When Cassian Andor climbs into a TIE fighter he’s never flown before, you feel your shoulders tense. You know he’s going to survive—this is a prequel, after all. But yo…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Groups Really Work: Mastering Group Dynamics for the NCE

Episode 47

In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we dive deep into one of the most testable and misunderstood areas of the NCE: Group Dynamics.

Learn to recognize and navigate the five stages of group developm…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Understanding Validity and Reliability – What Makes a Test Trustworthy? (Assessment and Diagnostic Services)

Episode 46

What makes a test trustworthy?

This episode dives into validity and reliability—two essential concepts for anyone preparing for the NCE exam or learning how to ethically use assessments in counseling.…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications

Episode 45

Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications

Episode Description:

In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we take a deep dive into the foundational ideas of Carl Jung—his theories, …

Published on 1 month ago

Case Study 10 of 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big Worries

Episode 42

Case Study Module 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big Worries

This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical con…

Published on 1 month ago