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Our NCMHCE study material has been updated for the DSM-5™.
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The Arthur-Brende NCMHCE Study Program
The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator includes 37 online scenarios that emulate the actual NCMHCE exam, measuring your information gathering and decision making abilities. Each includes one or more of the five axis as found in the DSM-5 diagnostic manual. Scenarios may be taken multiple times for up to a full year allowing you to learn at your own pace. Try a sample scenario for free.
Sample Scenario
On your Profile page you get access to to your scenarios, downloads, and account information.
You can get you score and other feedback or take the scenario again.
You can keep track of which scenarios you have taken, choose new ones, and see your scores.
The eBook can be read on a variety of devices.
Online Scenario Simulator
The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator includes 37 online scenarios that emulate the actual NCMHCE exam, measuring your information gathering and decision making abilities. You can purchase all 37 scenarios, or "pay as you go" in sets of 12.
Study Supplement
This overview of the actual NCMHCE with study and test taking strategies is included with your Scenario Simulator purchase, and available as an eBook or PDF for immediate download - also available in hardcopy. The Study Supplement has been updated for the DSM-5™.
Pass Guarantee
Pass the NCMHCE or the purchase price will be refunded to you. See guarantee policies for details.
Learn at your own pace
Unlike many other NCMHCE scenario products, our scenarios may be taken multiple times for up to one full year. This allows you to study at the pace that works best for you.
Consultation
As part of any package purchased, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Gary Arthur for up to 30 minutes.
Feedback
Your scenario scoring is broken down into the separate categories of information gathering and decision making abilities, just like the actual NCMHCE. This helps you determine where to focus your exam preparation. You are also provided the average score of all other users for each specific scenario, so you can compare your scores to your peers.
Pricing
Starter Package
$80
- 12 Online Scenarios*
- Study Supplement eBook (updated for DSM-5™)
- Consultation with Dr. Gary Arthur for up to 30 minutes
- Pass Guarantee
- Receive unlimited access to online scenarios for one full year
* Additional scenarios can be purchased later in sets of 12 for $80
Full Package
$190
- All 36 Online Scenarios
- Study Supplement eBook (updated for DSM-5™)
- Consultation with Dr. Gary Arthur for up to 30 minutes
- Pass Guarantee
- Receive unlimited access to online scenarios for one full year
Get the Study Supplement in Hard Copy for $12.95 shipping.**
It's the same as the eBook and updated for the DSM-5™.
* Additional scenarios can be purchased later in sets of 12 for $80
** If you require we ship to a PO Box please call toll free 888-326-9229 for details.
** If you require we ship to a PO Box please call toll free 888-326-9229 for details.
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About the Authors
Gary L. Arthur Ed.D., LPC, NCC, CPCS
Dr. Gary Arthur is Professor Emeritus of Professional Counseling at Georgia State University. He has taught counseling courses at the graduate level for 34+ years and he was named Counselor Educator of the Year 2007 by the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia. He has published numerous articles in referred journals, and he co-wrote this study guide for the specific purpose of preparing you for the NCMHCE licensure exam.
Dr. Arthur's Workshops
Joel Osler Brende M.D.
Joel Osler Brende, M.D. is Professor & Chairman Emeritus, Dept of Psychiatry & Clinical Professor, Dept of Internal Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA. He is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has extensive experience in medical and psychiatric education and has been actively involved in the teaching and supervision of psychotherapists, marriage and family therapy students, and resident physicians in psychiatry and internal medicine. Dr. Brende is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and received his psychiatric training at the Karl Menninger School of psychiatry.
Satisfaction Guarantee + Money Back Pass Guarantee
Pass the NCMHCE or the purchase price will be refunded (less shipping and taxes)
The below policies are applicable to The Arthur-Brende Study Supplement for the NCMHCE National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Online Scenario Simulator.
Satisfaction Guarantee Return Policy Terms
The customer has 3 days from the purchase date to review the purchased online services, including online Scenarios and eBook, to confirm that it is what he or she expected. If the customer has purchased a hard-copy of the NCMHCE Supplement, he or she has 3 days from the date of delivery of the Supplement. If unhappy with the content for any reason, the customer is required to notify CTC within these 3 days either by phone or e-mail that he/she is requesting a refund and will be returning the Supplement, if applicable. Further, to qualify for a refund, the customer may not have accessed more than 3 online scenarios. Upon proper notification, CTC will turn off access to these online services, and a refund will be issued. For those customers who have purchased the hard-copy, it is required the hard-copy Supplement be returned to CTC in good condition. Once CTC has received the hard-copy, a refund will be issued (excludes all shipping and any applicable sales tax). Note: The return expense is the responsibility of the customer.
Money Back Pass Guarantee Policy Terms
CTC offers a money back pass guarantee for The Arthur-Brende NCMHCE Study Program. Pass the NCMHCE or CTC will refund your money (excludes shipping and any sales tax).
- The Study Supplement must be purchased at least 30 days, and not more than one year, prior to the exam date.
- If the exam is failed, the customer has 90 days to forward a copy of proof of failure to CTC. If the hard copy was ordered, the NCMHCE Study Supplement must be returned.
- Note: The return expense is the responsibility of the customer.
- Once CTC receives the exam scores (and Study Supplement if ordered), CTC will refund the credit card originally used via our online payment service (excludes all shipping charges and any applicable sales tax). The credit should appear 5-10 business days from the processing date.
For questions about the above policies, or any aspect of the Study Supplement, please call toll free 888-326-9229.
Testimonials
“I passed with flying colors, no small part due to the preparation I received from both the study guide and particularly the scenarios. I would highly recommend using this program to all who seek to pass this exam. Thanks!”
M.R.
“Without Dr. Arthur's course and materials there was no way that I would pass one of the most important exams of my career. The sheer variety of practice scenarios and information included in the booklet give you all that you need to get a real feel for how the NCMHCE is presented and the information that you need to know to pass. Additionally Dr. Arthur makes himself available to you personally via phone and email and I cannot say enough about him as a person. He is kind, generous and very much wants to see people succeed. When I called him to tell him I passed he was elated and said that my scores were some of the highest he has ever seen. Great praise for someone who was freaking out days before the exam!”
Cyrus N.
“Dr. Arthur, I just wanted to thank you and let you know that I passed my licensing exam on Friday. Your tutorial program is absolutely the best study program on the market. I really enjoyed talking with you this past week and the tips you provided boosted both my morale and my score! Thanks again for this great review program!”
D. Kent
“Great study course that prepped me within three months. The study supplement is so informative that I'll be keeping it on my library shelf as a reference. The scenarios, I believe, were the greatest asset with built-in tutorials. I can see now why Dr. Arthur provides a money-back guarantee. If you complete the scenarios and reference the supplement, you WILL pass! (And not just by the skin of your teeth.)”
Olivia
“I just wanted to thank all you for the support and such thorough testing software. I just took my NCMHCE today and I passed. I know that the details and the team support I received as well as the follow through with the questions I asked Dr. Arthur; are one of the many reason I was successful today. Thank You”
Jasmin
“Thank you so much, Dr. Arthur! On 12/12/2013 I passed the NCMHCE exam on the first attempt using Dr. Arthur's study program. The online practice scenarios were priceless. The program is affordable and the study guide provides a wealth of information that I will continue to use in my practice as a source of valuable information.”
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Chris Sloane
“After failing to pass the NCMHCE last year, I took your course. I knew my problems were with HOW to take the exam. I found your study guide and practice scenarios to be just the ticket to improve my understanding of the exam structure. I'm happy to report that I passed the NCMHCE today!”
Sandra Wiggins
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“Just wanted to let you all know that I took the NCMHCE today... and passed on my first attempt. Your full package of scenarios was VERY helpful in preparing for the exam. In fact, they were more difficult...which made the test seem relatively easy in comparison. Thanks again... and have a good holiday season.”
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“I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU because the materials helped so much and I passed my test the first time taking it. The scenarios were so similar to the ones provided and possibly even a little harder, which made me feel extra confident during the actual exam.”
Sara F.
“I am recommending the Arthur-Brende NCMHCE Scenario Simulator to everyone. It was like the actual exam, and very thorough.”
Debra Fitzgerald
“Dr. Arthur, I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that I passed the exam today. Thank you very much for your scenarios and for the time that you gave me on the phone. Your advice was very helpful in approaching the exam. There were a few scenarios on there that didn't get much focus in your simulations, but there were others that I was more confident with due to what I learned in the simulations, and I was able to use the test-taking strategies we discussed to get through the ones I was somewhat uncertain on.”
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