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by Glenn Ostlund

Welcome to the NCE National Counselor Exam Study Guide, your go-to resource for preparing to ace the National Counselor Exam. This podcast features a comprehensive collection of mock multiple-choice questions, delivered in a conversational, engaging format designed to reinforce your understanding of key counseling concepts. Whether you’re reviewing on the go or brushing up on specific topics, this study guide simplifies complex material into easy-to-digest episodes.Created in collaboration with cutting-edge AI tools, each episode is like a dynamic audio flashcard session—perfect for auditory learners. Join us as we explore essential theories, techniques, and ethical guidelines to help you succeed not only on the exam but also in your counseling career.Tune in, study smarter, and get one step closer to achieving your professional goals!

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Episodes

  1. Boundaries Under Pressure: Dual Relationships, Crossings, and Violations on the NCE

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  2. Know Your Lane: Scope of Practice & Professional Identity on the NCE

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  3. Confidentiality Secrets: What the NCE REALLY Expects You to Know

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  4. The Ethics Blueprint: How the ACA Code Can Make or Break Your NCE Score

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  5. ChatGPT Atlas Launch and Mental Health

    News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both...

  6. The Federal Government Shutdown and Mental Health

    News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both...

  7. 3I/Atlas and Mental Health

    News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both...

  8. Listener Essay Case Studies: The Old Ship Zion

    Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  9. Listener Essay Case Studies: The Problem of Good

    Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  10. Listener Essay Case Studies: The Atheist and the Humanist

    Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  11. Listener Essay Case Studies: The Log on the Fire

    Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  12. Patreon Deep Meditation Module 15 of 28: Clinical Documentation and Case Notes

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  13. Calm Confidence: A 28-Day Meditation Journey for NCE Mastery

    This 28-day meditation series is now available on Patreon. It is designed to prepare you for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in a way that is both effective and deeply calming. Each session blends counseling content review with gentle, imagery-based meditation, supported by theta-state...

  14. Deep Meditation Module: Ethics

    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details! The NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains. Study Group is held every Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. If you're serious about passing the NCE and want...

  15. Patreon Library is Complete! (plus Module 43 - History and Philosophy of the Counseling Profession)

    The Full Library Is Live + New Study Group Details! In this episode, Glenn announces the long-awaited completion of the NCE Study Guide Patreon Library—91 audio-based study modules now fully organized by CACREP content areas and exam domains. You’ll learn: How the modules are structured into...

  16. Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications

    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, legacy, and practical relevance for the National Counselor Examination. This module was inspired...

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

    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 considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam…

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  18. Case Study 9 of 10: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks

    Case Study Module 9: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content…

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  19. Case Study 8 of 10: Linda, the Grieving Widow

    Case Study Module 8: Linda, the Grieving Widow This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each...

  20. Case Study 7 of 10: Devon, the College Student in Crisis

    Case Study Module 007: Devon, the College Student in Crisis This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam…

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  21. Case Study 6 of 10: Brian, the Career Crosser

    Case Study Module : Brian, the Career Crosser This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each...

  22. Case Study 5 of 10: Elena, the Survivor

    This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to…

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  23. Case Study 4 of 10: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple

    Case Study Module 4: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content...

  24. Case Study 3 of 10: Marcus, the Angry Teen

  25. Case Study 2 of 10: Alyssa, the Self-Critical Achiever

  26. Case Study 1 of 10: James, the Overwhelmed Teacher

    Episode Description: Welcome to NCE Study Guide Case Study Module 1 of 10. In this episode, we dive into the fictional case study of James, the Overwhelmed Teacher—a high-achieving high school English teacher grappling with anxiety, insomnia, and emotional burnout. Through James’s story, you’ll...

  27. Deep Meditation Module 10 of 10: Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions (Ellis, Glasser, Meichenbaum)

    Module 10: Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions Albert Ellis, William Glasser, Donald Meichenbaum (CBT, REBT, and Reality Therapy – Thought Patterns, Choice, and Cognitive Change) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  28. Deep Meditation Module 9 of 10: Family and Systemic Therapy (Perls, Satir, Minuchin)

    Module 9: Family and Systemic Therapy Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, Salvador Minuchin (Gestalt and Family Systems – Self-Awareness, Communication, and Structure in Relationships) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  29. Deep Meditation Module 8 of 10: Moral Development and Ethical Reasoning (Kohlberg, Gilligan, Rest)

    Module 8: Moral Development and Ethical Reasoning Lawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan, James Rest (Moral Development – Justice, Care, and Ethical Decision-Making) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  30. Deep Meditation Module 7 of 10: Neo-Freudian and Psychodynamic Theories (Jung, Horney, Klein)

    Module 7: Neo-Freudian and Psychodynamic Theories Carl Jung, Karen Horney, Melanie Klein (Beyond Freud – The Unconscious, Archetypes, and Object Relations) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  31. Deep Meditation Module 6 of 10: Attachment Theory and Early Development (Bowlby, Ainsworth, Harlow)

    Module 6: Attachment Theory and Early Development John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Harry Harlow (Attachment and Bonding – Infant Relationships and Their Impact on Development) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  32. Deep Meditation Module 5 of 10: Career Counseling and Vocational Development (Super, Holland, Gottfredson)

    Module 5: Career Counseling and Vocational Development Donald Super, John Holland, Linda Gottfredson (Career Development – Personality, Self-Concept, and Occupational Choice) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  33. Deep Meditation Module 4 of 10: Existential Therapy and Meaning-Making (Frankl, May, Yalom)

    Module 4: Existential Therapy and Meaning-Making Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, Irvin Yalom (Existential and Humanistic Therapy – Meaning, Freedom, and Anxiety) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  34. Deep Meditation Module 3 of 10: Learning Theories and Behavioral Conditioning (Skinner, Watson, Bandura)

    Module 3: Learning Theories and Behavioral Conditioning B.F. Skinner, John Watson, Albert Bandura (Behaviorism and Social Learning – Conditioning, Reinforcement, and Modeling) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  35. Deep Meditation Module 2 of 10: Theories of Personality and Human Development (Adler, Erikson, Piaget)

    Module 2: Theories of Personality and Human Development Alfred Adler, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget (Psychosocial and Cognitive Development – Growth Across the Lifespan) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  36. Deep Meditation Module 1 of 10: The Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy (Freud, Rogers, Beck)

    Module 1: The Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, Aaron Beck (Psychoanalysis, Humanism, and Cognitive Therapy – Core Approaches to Therapy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  37. Study Module 20 of 20

  38. Study Module 19 of 20

  39. Study Module 18 of 20

  40. Study Module 17 of 20

  41. Study Module 16 of 20

  42. Study Module 15 of 20

  43. Study Module 14 of 20

  44. Study Module 13 of 20

  45. Study Module 12 of 20

  46. Study Module 11 of 20

  47. Study Module 10 of 20

  48. Study Module 9 of 20

  49. Study Module 8 of 20

  50. Study Module 7 of 20

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the NCE National Counselor Exam Study Guide, your go-to resource for preparing to ace the National Counselor Exam. This podcast features a comprehensive collection of mock multiple-choice questions, delivered in a conversational, engaging format designed to reinforce your understanding of key counseling concepts. Whether you’re reviewing on the go or brushing up on specific topics, this study guide simplifies complex material into easy-to-digest episodes.Created in collaboration with cutting-edge AI tools, each episode is like a dynamic audio flashcard session—perfect for auditory learners. Join us as we explore essential theories, techniques, and ethical guidelines to help you succeed not only on the exam but also in your counseling career.Tune in, study smarter, and get one step closer to achieving your professional goals!

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Glenn Ostlund

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