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TESTIMONIALS
The following is a small sampling of comments FSI received from recent workshop participants about their experience taking the exam. Please keep in mind that the exam is changed each cycle and that your particular experience may be different from what is reported here. Also keep in mind that the following reports are based on various individual's memory and therefore are subjective and imperfect.
From: Linda M.,LMFT, Nevada 04/04/2013 I passed the test ..thanks to you Rob!! Linda M.,LMFT From: Scott B., LMFT, Hawaii 04/03/2013 Hi all, I passed and in Hawaii they do give your score. The pass threshold was 133, after seven weeks of waiting for the results, my score was 155. Thank you Family Solutions Scott B., LMFT From: Staci Lee S., M.S., C.S., LMFT, Florida 03/30/2013 I graduated 20 years ago but due to marriage and kids I am now finally pursuing my license. I took the 2 day workshops twice. The first time was to help me get started and figure out how and what to study. The second time was just a couple of weeks before my exam. I felt extremely prepared and confident after. I had the cd's in my car, read the green book cover to cover, and as I finished each chapter I would take the chapter quiz online. The combination of the workshops, study guide, online resources (HIPPA and Outcome Study info were extremely helpful), the quizzes and tests online, and the cd's helped me pass the first time! Thanks so much Rob! Looking forward to finally putting that LMFT after my name! -Staci Lee S, M.S., C.S., LMFT From: Jayashree G., LMFT, Kansas 03/28/2013 Hi Rob, Even though I had graduated from a very good graduate program with a lot of confidence expressed by everyone that I would have no problem studying and passing the licensing exam, I felt that I needed support and a strategy for studying. Most importantly, I felt I needed to be quizzed and have the opportunity to take practice exams where the answers would be revealed so that it could be part of my learning process. FSI provided such a forum. Plus, I felt that I needed six weeks to study for the exam, by my calculation, but I had only four weeks. Again, with the study materials from FSI, I felt that I could pace my studying so that I could keep on track with my preparation. I am happy with my score, passing at the clinical level, and can move on with my career. Thank you, FSI! Jayashree G., LMFT From: Kahilah T. J., PhD, LMFT, Florida 03/27/2013 Mr.Guise Thank you for what you are doing in the study prep industry for our field. I used the at home workshop dvds and the GreenBook after failing the test 3 times before. I recently opened private practice and after God, prayers from Family and Friends, and then Family Solutions. You allowed me to study in a different way and attack the test in a different manner. I realized this test was not about intelligence or aptitude but rather knowing how to take the test. I have always been a high achiever as a kid I was in the Gifted and Talented program and the International Bacculaureate program. The past failures racked my confidence, however I got my groove back when I saw PASS. Thanks so much Kahilah T. J., PhD, LMFT From: Julie M., MS, LMFT, Colorado 03/26/2013 Hi Rob, I passed the AMFTRB. Thank you so much for your excellent study materials. I couldn't have done it without your team! Thank you again!!!! Julie M., MS, LMFT From: Hope N., LMFT, Pennsylvania 03/19/2013 Hi Rob, It's Hope N.. I wanted to let you know that I got my results from PES and I passed the Pa State Licensing Exam!! Thank you so much for jumping in at the 11th hour with guideance and support, I have no doubt that video workshop and online acess to prep questions provided just what was needed to pass the exam. Thank you FSI~ Hope N., LMFT From: Pinky L., LMFT, Florida 03/18/2013 My name is Pinky L.; I am a proud Nova Graduate. I recently passed my MFT Licensing exam on my 1st attempt." I have been in the field and working actively since 2008; however life experiences kept coming in the way and I never followed through with taking my exam. I recently got an amazing job at BHOP and got a promotion within 3 months of working; which was contingent upon getting Licensed. Needless to say; I felt a tremendous amount of pressure. I have to admit that I would not have been able to do it without Rob Guise's assistance and the very helpful 2 day intense workshop I attended before taking the exam.Prior to doing this workshop I had been studying however the workshop helped prepare me and build my confidence. I passed after only 2 months of intense studying (if even). I highly recommend this workshop and the materials offered by the FSI webiste. They are totally worth the price. The Book was my Bible and the workshop trained me to pass! Thank you Rob and FSI. Pinky L., LMFT From: David Wilson, LMFT, Texas 03/12/2013 Hi Rob Yesterday I received the congratulations letter and it felt great. Your program is the quintessential study format for preparing for the national exam. If I had to do it all over again I would have gone to your weekend seminar first. My big take away from all of my preparations was your advice to take off my clinician hat and put on my test taking hat. All of the knowledge in the world is often not enough when it comes to the test taking skill sets required to pass this exam. Your seminar and guidance helped me to put together a test taking strategy which worked like clock work. Thankfully I can put that test taking hat in the closet and pursue my dreams in our field. One day soon I hope to be working with a veterans and their families to help them heal and cope with life after combat. Bless you and all that you do in helping interns become LMFT's. David Wilson, LMFT From: Walter H., LMFT, Florida 01/15/2013 Good morning Rob, I just wanted to say that the Family Solutions Institute’s National MFT Exam course really provided that extra guidance I needed to hone my clinical skills but to also apply my knowledge base in a standardized form. I took the exam on 10/29/2012 and passed with a 78%. However, using the self-serving bias, I can say that I did not have to utilize the intensive eStudy program. Still, I was willing and ready to in the event that I did not pass; I’m sure I would have had a higher score as well. You also provided insight into the practice of MFT that extends outside of the exam. Thank you!!! Walter H., LMFT From: Sarah P., LMFT, Florida 01/14/2013 I highly recommend FSI's materials for passing the exam! For me, the Study Guide, workshop dvds, and the estudy program were incredibly helpful and invaluable. I was able to pass the exam the first time--scored 10 points above my state's passing score, even after being out of graduate school for 10 years. This program helped me organize my materials and time, and I am positive that without it I would not have been able to pass. Thank you Rob and FSI! Sarah P., LMFT From: Tammi Y., MA, LMFT, Oklahoma 01/08/2013 Rob, I know without a shadow of a doubt that the estudy program was a huge part of me being able to pass this exam. The virtual workshop DVDS were also a great help while studying for this test because it was like having you in the room with you telling me how to prepare for the test. I can't say thank you enough for all your help and your ongoing effort to help others pass the LMFT exam! Thank you again, Tammi Y., MA LMFT From: Patrick M., LMFT, Pennsylvania 01/05/2013 Congratulations to you all I Passed!!!!!! Thank-You Jesus and FSI...Thanks to Rob Guise for encouraging me to move forward and take the exam and order study material, it was tight but I am soooo glad I took your advice. FSI study material is excellent..it made the difference. Patrick M., LMFT From: Kai C., LMFT, New York 01/03/2013 Morning Rob, Thanks for the congrats. I scored an 81 on the exam. It was the first time I took it. I found the FSI Study Materials to be extremely helpful. Standardized exams are tough and without the tips and strategies, I would not have passed the exam. I finished school in 2006 and when I first opened up the materials, I realized just how much detail I had forgotten. I needed a serious refresher on the theories, theorists, research, ethics, AAMFT-related info, etc. I really enjoyed the process of studying! I went through the BIG green book meticulously, took notes, reviewed notes and then went through it all again. I found the DVDs to be particularly helpful and listened to them daily on the trains while riding to and from work. I listened to the MFT audio review study materials, too. The more I studied, the easier it was to follow the audio content. When I first took a practice exam, I scored in the 60's and thought, I have a ton to learn. As I continued to study, scores went up. I took a practice exam the morning of my test and scored an 88, my highest score yet. It was a great confidence boost and I felt good going in. I used the quick reference study guide and I spent twenty minutes "downloading" a reference sheet (Rob's trick on the Virtual Workshop DVDs) at the beginning of the exam. I took breaks every 30-45 minutes, looked away from the computer and reminded myself to remain calm. I didn't use the forums as much as others, but found the discussion topics helpful. Oh yeah, open up the Nichols book - it reinforced what the BIG green book covered and is easy to get through. Thanks again for your help - I am happy to report that I received my license in the mail this week - a great way to start the New Year! Kai C., LMFT From: Kimberly S., LMFT, Connecticut 01/03/2013 Got my results, (6 weeks later!) Passed by 25 points!! Thanks to Rob and FSO. The green book was very helpful. The FSO quizzes are great especially since they break things down, but the AMFTRB tests are more vague. Good luck! If you put in the time you CAN pass this exam! Kimberly S., LMFT From: Allison F., LMFT, Pennsylvania 12/31/2012 Hi Rob, I just wanted to let you know that I passed the MFT licensing exam! Thank you for all of the helpful prep materials--definitely helped get me through it! Happy new year! Allison Fox, LMFT From: Colby P., LMFT, Texas 12/30/2012 Rob, I took the exam November 15 and I passed my exam! Thanks you, Rob, for such great study material. Colby P., LMFT From: Jacki O., LCSW, LMFT, New Jersey 12/26/2012 Hi Rob, I wanted to share my joy with you- I passed the LMFT Exam with flying colors! Your course provided the wind beneath my wings- Thanks for the wonderful, well organized study materials and your your excellent presentation- All the best- Jacki O., LCSW, LMFT From: Nancy A., LMFT, Oregon 12/26/2012 Thank you, Rob, for putting together such a helpful study practicum for the MFT exam. I am very happy to say, I PASSED! Thank you, Nancy A., LMFT From: Sherri M., LMFT, Texas 12/22/2012 I passed my Exam! Thank you, Rob, for such great study guides. Sheri M., LMFT From: Gail W. LPC, LMFT, Georgia 12/18/2012 Hi Rob, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam. I took it on Nov 9 and received my score yesterday. Thanks for all your help. Apparently the programs helped a great deal. I was really discouraged when I took the exam in Nov because it seemed unlikely that I had passed. So I am truly relieved. Thanks again, and I will recommend this program to others. Gail W., LPC, LMFT From: Andrew G. M., Ch. Maj, USAF, LMFT, South Carolina 10/27/2012 Rob, just a quick note to let you know that Jessie and I both passed the MFT Exam we took in August. We studied your materials and were both in the 1 day presentation you made in May at the Fort Hood Army Family Life building. I bought your DVDs at the end of the session and I think that helped too. I was shocked that the minimum passing score this round was 133/200. Jess and I did significantly better than that score, but only 20 of the 31 North Carolina test takers passed this round. There were 533 nation-wide test takers and I do not know what the overall pass rate was. I do not think any of the other chaplains chose to take the test during that same round. Thanks for your great support... Blessings, Ch Mac. Andrew G. M., Ch, Maj, USAF, LMFT From: Nancy A., MFT Intern, Oregon 10/19/2012 Hi Rob: I am using your workshop, CDs, and Study Guide to learn material to pass the LMFT exam in Oregon. I wanted you to know that I enjoy your teaching methods, i.e. CDs an workshop. When you tell stories about the people who've developed the various models of therapy, it helps me link them in my brain. It gives a human touch to a dry subject. You are an excellent instructor, and I really appreciate your teaching methods. Whether or not I pass, learning has been enjoyable. Thank you. Nancy A., MFT Intern From: Laura Levin M., Ed.D., LMFT, Florida 10/16/2012 Dear Rob, I want to thank you again, more formally, for your extraordinary training sessions and comprehensive materials. And, their incredible results! It was with admitted reluctance, if not resentment, that I joined your preparatory program. At 70, I was not at all happy that, among other things, Florida required me to pass the national exam in order to transfer my long-standing license from another State. My apprehension and attendant angst were dramatically relieved when I saw the excellence of your training materials. I was equally impressed with your presentation during those two days of intense focus on the exam itself. Taking your advice about studying; and feeling confident through your assurances, I passed the exam on the first attempt! Please accept my gratitude as one of the many happy beneficiaries of the time, talent and wisdom that you have invested to ensure competence among your hopeful students. Your organization and laser focus are truly gifts to those who follow their template for success! I trust that you are deservedly gratified by the joy and the opportunity that you make possible in our profession! With warmest regards, Laura Levin M., Ed.D., LMFT From: Dr. Sharon D. F. Ed.D. MBA, LMFT, Florida 10/11/2012 Yea!!! I passed the exam. I wanted to thank you again for all of your support. I believe sincerely in the services that you provide and am so very very grateful for you and Family Solutions. I have passed your information on to others and will continue to do so. Thank you again for every big and little thing that you did throughout this process. Dr. Sharon D. F. Ed.D. MBA, LMFT From: Cynthia M., LMFT, Texas 10/10/2012 Dear Rob, I attended your two day workshop in May and I am proud to announce I passed the MFT Board Exam. Thank you and the Family Solutions Institute for your assistance! Thank you, Cynthia M., LMFT From: Monique C., LMFT, Nevada 07/11/2012 Hi Rob, I passed! It still seems so surreal - I've been worried and studying for months. Thank you so much for coming to Las Vegas to do your seminar. I used all of your Family Solutions Institute materials to prepare for the exam, and I really don't think I would have passed the first time without them. Thank you so much for Family Solutions Institute and for helping all of us interns pass the MFT exam! Monique C., LMFT From: Rob O.,LMFT, Florida 07/09/2012 Rob, I passed the Florida MFT exam the first time. 85% Your course and the material really helped me a great deal. The key points were the practice test questions. I took the practice test over and over again. Tell people that when they do that, they get good at that test, but not necessarily the material as a whole. They need to look at specific questions that they got wrong over and over again and find out why they struggle with that topic...then go do something to fix it. I kept a spreadsheet of my answers on Excel and highlighted the ones I got wrong. I could quickly see the questions that I missed multiple times and then see if I picked the same "wrong answer" each time. That let me figure out where I was making a mistake, what was fooling me, and how to fix it. Your course helped a lot. Rob O., LMFT From: Terry K., LMFT, South Carolina 07/08/2012 I took the MFT exam on May 23 and found out on July 6 that I PASSED. I used the ‘big green book’, CDs, charts, flash cards, practice tests, glossary and HIPAA information. In addition, I did my own outline. I studied from January through May. With all of that, I passed by only two points! In SC you needed a score higher than 133, I got a 135. Thank you for providing the tools and assistance!! Terry K., LMFT From: Jay Jay L., LMFT, Nevada 03/26/2012 I was very apprehensive to open the letter sent by the State. I cannot thank you & Family Solutions Institute enough for the joy I felt today after learning I passed my MFT National Exam! I have been licensed and practicing in California for the past 10 years but recently moved back to Reno to raise my family. Nevada Law & current regulations required that I take the National MFT Exam and was only given one chance to pass by the Nevada Governing Board. Not only was I upset that I had to retake the exam I was further stressed by the fact I only got one shot (which is something I am going to push to get changed.) I would have never been properly prepared to pass if I had not read your guide and used your online resources. Your institute presented the material in a clear understandable way that helped my confidence and ability to be competent on all subject matter. I strongly recommend your materials to anyone looking to pass the National Exam and am grateful that I found you in time having passed the exam under such strenuous circumstances. Jay Jay L., LMFT From: Mellisa J., LMFT, New York 03/21/2012 Dear Rob- I wanted to take a moment and let you know that I passed the National MFT exam- I could not have done it without you and the INTENSIVE eSTudy Y Program(as far as I am concerned, worth its weight in gold =)! After receiving the materials it became apparent to me that these were the study materials I needed to ensure my success. As you know, I had a great deal of trepidation about taking this exam, several years passed before I decided to sit for it. As I mentioned to you in the past my initial plan for taking and passing the National MFT Exam was twofold: first I would study with a purchased review book (a random one from Amazon) and second, I planned on taking the practice exams given by the Association of Marital and Family therapy regulatory boards. Much to my surprise I learned that when I purchased and took the exams from the regulatory boards they were ONLY scored and no answer key were provided. I felt that was a complete waste of my time and money because I could not learn from my mistakes, nor could I begin to understand how to eliminate the wrong choices and eventually choose the correct answer. I then began as to explore what study materials were open to me- I came across Rob Guise’s website and was intrigued. It had all the component parts that I felt were integral to me passing the exam. As you know, I bought the package that included the text book (which I loved), study outlines, CD’s, and one practice exam (WITH AN ANSWER KEY!). I used those materials for approximately two months and decided that I needed to put in more time and effort I decided to reach out to Rob and much to my surprise- YOU RETURNED MY CALL! I spoke with you about my dilemma, and you made a recommendation as to the additional materials I needed and modified my study plan (DVD's and more practice exams- again, worth their weight in gold to me =). That made all the difference in the world. I cannot thank you enough! - Sincerely, Mellisa J., LMFT From: Victoria E., LMFT, Florida 03/07/2012 Hi Rob, I just wanted to let you know that I passed the MFT Board Exam… on my first attempt!! I walked out of the exam feeling pretty discouraged. I was doing very well on the practice exams that were part of the eStudy program, but the actual exam questions were less focused on general theory, and more focused on specific details (v-codes, DSM diagnoses, etc.). Either way – I most definitely would not have passed if I hadn’t used the FSI study materials – so thank you!! Victoria E., MSEd. LMFT From: David G., LMFT, Florida 12/16/2011 Dear Rob, Hello! I have what I judge to be some exceptional news to share with you. This past June 2, I passed the Florida State Marriage and Family Therapy License exam; I am also happy to report I did so on my first attempt and must say I could not have without your assistance over the years. To perhaps brighten the scene further, I have currently succeeded in the 3rd (out of 4) obstacles toward finishing my Ph.D. studies at Oxford and will possibly be returning to the U.S. soon to finish the remaining 18 weeks of internship supervision; this includes 95 direct client contact hours. I will receive my permanent MFT license, granted by the Department of Health, once these obligations have been met. I remain permanently grateful to you for your assistance and support as I strived to achieve these goals. I’ll keep you informed of my progress as you wish. Thanks again, David G., LMFT From: Tanya A.,LMFT, Tennessee 11/18/2011 Just sending this email to inform you I passed the exam I took in September... I want to thank you for the material that helped me prepare most effectively for this very difficult exam....Many Aloha's. Tanya A.,LMFT From: Robert M., LMFT, New York 11/17/2011 Dear Rob, I just wanted you to know that I took the LMFT exam on Oct. 7 and passed it the first time through. This would have only been possible with your help. You and I spoke on the phone one evening -- I have been an MFT in Texas since 1992 and recently moved to NYC. New York state was adamant about me taking the AAMFT approved exam. I purchased your 2 DVD, 10 hour seminar (that you filmed in my hometown (!). I watched and made dozens of flashcards ... studied a total of approximately 40 hours and was almost certain that I wouldn't pass. However, I made 82%. Keeping your voice with me (and particularly the advise to get very "non-systemic") was the only reason I passed. So many of the questions could have been accurately answered by two of the four choices but again, your strong suggestion to keep it very, very fundamental was essential. Thank you! Sincerely and warmly, Robert M., LMFT From: Lindsey M., LMFT, North Carolina 11/11/2011 Rob, I just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam. Thank you so much for your help!!! Thank you for all of your help in preparing me for the exam. Unfortunately I had taken it before and missed by a few points. You were very encouraging and recommended the right study materials. I just recently passed my exam. Woohoo! Thank you for the great advice and guidance. Lindsey M., LMFT From: Michelle B., LMFT, Washington 11/10/2011 HI Rob, I took the exam on September 26th. On Oct 31st the state of Washington issued my LMFT license and yesterday I got the license in the mail. This is the only information I have about my exam results, so I don't know if I am ever going to know what my score was or not. I am quite sure that using your materials was key to my passing the exam. I had been out of graduate school since 1998 and practicing in community mental health settings as a licensed mental health counselor. I hadn't reviewed the academic materials in quite a long while. As an Antioch Seattle grad I sat in on a class using your materials and then expanded by purchasing the lectures and practice materials for individual studying. If I had it to do over again I would have taken even more practice tests as they really helped me focus on the areas I needed to review. I think I viewed the lectures twice. I did the HIPPA tutorial as well and I think that was critical as I would have been completely unprepared otherwise. Thanks again for your help and encouragement. Best Wishes, Michelle B., LMFT From: Ken V., LMFT, Colorado 11/10/2011 Took me three times, but I finally passed the dreaded AMFTRB Exam! I used Rob's entire bag of tricks this time, and it made all the difference in the world. Those of you who invested in the Workshop DVDs...you made a wise investment. Go over them as many times as you possibly can. The audio tapes are very good resources as well--I listened to mine in the car and on my IPhone. My green study guide is highlighted in just about every color imaginable--pay attention to the rest of the "stuff"...don't focus entirely on the various theories of marriage and family therapy. I used the study guide to fill in the spaces that the DVDs and CDs didn't cover. Thanks Rob--I was preparing to jump out of a (basement) window if I didn't pass this time. Ken V., LMFT From: Siva J., Ph.D., LMFT , Florida 11/10/2011 Hi Rob, Just wanted to let you know that I took your workshop in August at Nova and passed the Florida exam. Your suggestion to watch videos of Family Therapy pioneers conducting sessions on Youtube really helped me develop a visual of the models which made it much easier to understand and differentiate between them. Thanks so much! -- Siva J., Ph.D., LMFT From: Ann M., LMFT, Washington 11/07/2011 My name in Ann M. and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist originally grandfathered in to the first licensure available in MFT, back in 1986 in the State of Massachusetts. Since that time, with the necessity of national testing for licensure, I was familiar with Rob Guise and Family Solutions from the 10 years I had spent in MFT post-graduate work in Cambridge, Mass. between the years of 1984-1994. When it came time to study for the national licensing exam, I considered no other training program but Rob's because I knew Rob's sincere passion for the origins of our field. I knew Rob would be teaching how to take the exam based upon his 30-40 years of depth and involvement in the field. I, myself, felt like an old dog who would have to learn new tricks to pass the exam, given that I am a "lifer" too. I found that Family Solutions accomplished both tasks: I was reminded of the profound wisdom embedded in the thinking of our early theorists and I was able to coalesce that with the more recent developments in our field. In considering a way to prepare for the exam, speaking as a "30 year vet" in the field, I would urge every new graduate to steep themselves in ALL of Rob's material: go no holds barred and use every study tool and package Rob offers. He has put his heart and soul into them; his love of the field will inspire you to not only pass the exam but to be proud to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sincerely Yours, Ann M.,LMFT From: Ms. Domonique R., MS, LMFT, Ohio 09/15/2011 Hi Mr. Guise, I just wanted to follow up with you to let you know that I have passed the State of Ohio MFT license exam. I am officially a LMFT in the State of Ohio!!!!! I want to thank you and Family Solutions for all of your help and outstanding study material. The DVD's were excellent with comparing and contrasting the theories. Thank you again for all of your help! Ms. Domonique R.MS, LMFT From: Karen G., LMFT, Alabama 09/14/2011 Hi Rob, Looks like I no longer have access to the FSO forum, but wanted to write and thank you for all your help!!! I am licensed in California, but due to my move to Alabama, I needed to take the national exam. I did as you suggested and forgot about my California prep materials and just used the FSO materials. I spent 4 months studying for the exam and I truly thought I failed it b/c the questions on the actual test were so vague. You gave me great advice and I appreciated your prompt responses to my questions. Obviously, your materials do indeed adequately prepare one for this exam. I was told I needed a raw score of 132 and mine was 159. Again, thank you, and keep up the excellent service you are providing! Karen G., LMFT From: Ashley S., LMFT, Texas 07/07/2011 Good evening Rob, I wanted to follow up and let you know I successfully passed the licensing exam the first time. I would like to thank you for the study materials. I was very pleased with the study materials I received with the at home study package. I found the materials easy to read and comprehend even with limited familiarity of some topics prior to reviewing the material. I am not sure if you remember but I purchased the HIPPA practice test at the last minute and I also found it to be helpful. In hindsight it might have been better to purchase the HIPPA practice test sooner but either way it was helpful. The exam was quite challenging but one thing that was extremely helpful was having a working knowledge of all of the theories. By knowing the theories well I was able to eliminate answer selections that did not apply. Thank you again for providing study materials that provide adequate preparation for the exam. I will definitely recommend your materials to others. Have a wonderful evening, Ashley S., LMFT From: Melissa N., LMFT, Florida 07/06/2011 Rob, I passed the exam!!! Don't know how I would have doen it without your program!!! Thanks for all the help!! Melissa N., LMFT From: Steven K., LMFT, Texas 07/05/2011 Dear Sir, I selected your study program after some dissatisfaction with the program I was using and following a recommendation from a peer. When I purchased your material, I had ONE WEEK to prepare for the National MFT Exam. I took the week off and dove in. I am happy to report that today I learned, in large part due to your program, that I passed the National MFT Exam on my first attempt! I wholeheartedly endorse your study program, it was money well spent! V/R, Steven K.LMFT From: Sowjanya K.,LMFT, New York 07/05/2011 Hi, I received my results yesterday from New York and I passed!!!!!! Am so happy. Videos and the manual helped quite a bit. Hope the rest of you who took the exam in the previous time frame also receive good news. Everyone else who is taking the exam soon, Good Luck!!!! Sowjanya K.,LMFT From: Cindy W., LMFT, Arizona 07/03/2011 Greetings! Received my results letter today from Arizona and luckily it started out with Congratulations! Didn't expect results this quick but its a great start to the summer! This was my first attempt (I'm licensed in CA) and used only FSO, took the practice exams, but put many hours into the materials (green manual, e-study course/practice exams, audio info.) Cindy W., LMFT From: Edvardo A., LMFT, Florida 07/02/2011 I passed!!!!!!!! Whoooop Whooop! This was my first time taking the exam and I only used the FSO material. I did the online intensive course with DVDs, CDs, books, practice exams, and a live workshop with Rob at Nova-Southeasrn just before the exam. Please see my study tips on my previous post. The passing score in Florida was 75. Good luck people! Edvardo A., LMFT From: Debbie S., LMFT, Washington 07/02/2011 Hi All, I just called the WA dept. of health, and I passed the exam!!! This was the first time taking it and I used only FSO materials. I studied using the dvd's, audio cd's, green study manual, hippa exams and practice exams. I also took two of the amftrb exams. All were very helpful. I also have to say, I'm really glad I invested in quality, group supervision since graduating two years ago. I found a surprising number of test questions on family law (i.e. sexual abuse, providing testimony, custody cases). Doing group supervision has given me the opportunity to hear many "what to do when..." scenarios. Good luck to all, I hope you get great results!! Debbie S., LMFT From: Anne-Marie R. M.S., LMFT, Florida 04/01/2011 Prior to taking my MFT national licensure exam, I attended Rob Guise’s weekend workshop/seminar at NSU in Florida. It was extremely helpful in helping me pass the exam on my first attempt! Rob structured the workshop in such a way that it allowed for me to focus on the right materials to study and review from the get-go. Throughout the workshop, I valued the frankness of Rob’s approach to the test, and felt that he welcomed the feedback that the participants provided. Although the seminar was geared toward “the test”, it was also a collaborative learning experience, and Rob willingly incorporated comments/questions from the audience. Most importantly, the work-shop gave me the tools to stay focused and remain on track with my study-plan. It worked. Anne-Marie R. M.S., LMFT From: Joanna K., LMFT, Connecticut 03/23/2011 Thanks to Rob. I couldn't have done it without this great program. I was quite sure I didn't pass, so when the results came I was greatly relieved! I took the exam on January 10th, and just got the results today, March 23! Thanks Rob. Joanna K., LMFT From: Diane H., LMFT, Indiana 03/23/2011 Rob, I wanted to let you know that I had success with your program and passed my licensure exam. Your e-Study program and networking on the Family Solutions forum helped me to pass it on the second attempt. Thank you for all your encouragement and help. I will be forever grateful. Now the fun begins! - Diane H., LMFT From: Joseph K., LMFT, Pennsylvania 03/19/2011 Dear Rob, Greetings and sincere thanks for all your help during my exam preparations. At last, I have passed the exam!!! It is my wish to see you face-to-face in the near or distant future to say: "Thanks." Keep up the good work. Best regards, Joseph K., LMFT From: Maile G., LMFT, Texas 03/18/2011 Thank you for your awesome study materials. I only used your material and PASSED the MFT exam at about a 76% the first time. I purchased and bought other companies materials and found them to be extremely inferior to yours and did not even use them. I am just thrilled!! Maile G., LMFT From: Jessica K., LMFT , New York 03/17/2011 Hi, Rob! Just writing to let you know that I passed the NY exam! I was so sure that I'd be taking it again in May but all my studying paid off! Family Solutions is a life saver! I never would have passed the exam without you guys! :) Jessica K., LMFT From: Desiree S., LFMT, Connecticut 03/15/2011 Hi Rob, Just found out I passed the exam. Thanks for the study materials and workshop. Desiree S., LFMT From: Kathy Y., LMFT, Maryland 03/13/2011 Hi Rob, I PASSED!! Thanks for everything...I'm in State of Maryland and received letter from the Board on March 10th that I PASSED. It's inadequate to describe in words how relieved I am and am still in the processing of embracing the relief and the thankfulness of it all. The many months of intense preparation, including finding the strength and determination to retake the exam, have all served a purpose for me....I am filled with gratitude and the immense joy to do the work that I so deeply love. Above all, I treasure all that I've learned. In deep appreciation for the FSO study materials that helped to prepare me. Kathy Y., LMFT From: Robin C., LMFT, Missouri 03/08/2011 Dear Rob, I prepared for the AMFTRB exam by purchase of the Virtual Workshop DVD's, study guide, audio CD's and practice exams and passed with ease and without anxiety! Thank-you for your encouragement and easy to remember survival tips presented in all of your study materials. I really enjoyed the DVD's which uniquely expanded the pertinent information as well as CD's exceptional highlight. I followed your instructions precisely and saved the practice exams for the last few weeks prior to AMFTRB exam administration. By doing so I was provided concise insight and awareness of weaker areas requiring further study. I found your practice exams an accurate test of knowledge as verified on the break-down of my practice and AMFTRB exam scores. Also, bravo on the study guide which truly and specifically narrows the vastly overwhelming information to a palatable, retainable, essential base of information and study resource. I highly recommend FSO study preparation materials and excitedly anticipate and await Family Solutions' New eStudy Continuing Education Program. Thanks so much! I attribute recent passing of the AMFTRB exam through benefit of FSO's excellent exam preparation. Robin C., LMFT From: Kalli K., LMFT, IL 03/08/2011 Twenty two years after completing graduate school, I found myself preparing to take the LMFT exam. I had a few months to prepare and tried a few test prepping services, but none compared to Family Solutions Institute. Rob Guise’s methods of teaching are excellent and his process to remembering the vast amounts of material was extremely helpful. Not only was I was well prepared for the exam, but Rob’s direction and availability during a stressful time was very much appreciated. Kalli K., LMFT From: Liz L., LMFT, Washington 03/05/2011 Yes. I'm in Seattle, Wa. Just now checked the computer and I PASSED!! I had no idea, it could have gone either way. I was told 6-8 weeks so I thought I would have to wait at least another 2 weeks. Good wishes and luck to you all still waiting. Thank you Family Solutions, your material and tests helped and were the only materials I used. Liz L., LMFT From: Liz. L., LMFT, Washington 03/05/2011 Just now checked the computer and I PASSED!! I had no idea, it could have gone either way. I was told 6-8 weeks so I thought I would have to wait at least another 2 weeks. Good wishes and luck to you all still waiting. Thank you Family Solutions, your material and tests helped and were the only materials I used. Liz. L., LMFT From: Lynette H.,LMFT, New York 01/11/2011 I want to thank Family Solutions Institute for creating an amazing website to help in preparation for the Marriage and Family Therapy licensing exam. Taking the Marriage and Family therapy licensing exam for five times was nerve wrecking and at times caused me to doubt my ability to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. However, I am glad to say that the study materials that Family Solutions Institute provided on their website such as the practice exams, home study guide, HIPAA practice exams, and the message boards with the study groups have been very beneficial in helping me to become less intimidated, and more confident in taking the exam. In addition, I want to specially thank Rob Guise for his words of encouragement. When I wanted to give up taking the exam during the third time, Rob said “you’re getting closer, you’re just a few points away.” Well Rob, you’re right I did get closer and finally passed the exam in the month of October 2010. Thank you Family Solutions again and of course I can’t forget to mention many nights of prayers and my faith in God for that also help me to stay calm and make it through. Lynette H.,LMFT From: Makela B-K.; LMFT, Hawaii 11/28/2010 Aloha Rob, I just want to share that I passed my MFT Exam (Hawaii). I am grateful for the practice material provided Family Solutionse. The test was definitely hard, but studying was fun. I took advantage of everything, from listening to the CDs during long drives to setting meetings on the chatroom and messaging. I connected with people who were very supportive. It was a wonderful journey...now...a new one awaits! Mahalo, Makela M. B-K, LMFT From: Karen A., LMFT, Nevada 11/19/2010 Rob, Thank you for the update...it is with great delight to tell you I took the exam and received 80%...thanks for the great study materials as that is almost all I used!! ~Karen Karen Anderson, MS, LMFT From: Sissi T., LMFT, Hawaii 11/18/2010 I didn’t think I’d have to prepare for another MFT licensing exam after I was licensed in California several years ago ..... that is until I moved away from the Golden State last year. A kind therapist, also moved from CA several years prior, recommended the study materials from FSI. Rob responded promptly to my contact and gave me encouraging practical advice as how to prepare for the National Exam. The Study Guide offers a comprehensive review; the CD & worksheets enhance the auditory and visual learning process; and the eStudy provides the much needed interaction and support from the MFT-test-taking community across the country. I put in hundreds of “hard-hours” as Rob recommended. I don’t think I would pass the first time had I only used the text books I have. Thank you Rob and FSI!! Sissi T., LMFT From: Sage G., LMFT, Rhode Island 11/12/2010 Hello Rob, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the exam with 80%!! I was sure I'd failed (it was very hard), but I guess all the prep paid off...thank you! Sage G., LMFT From: Thomas M., LMFT, Connecticut 11/11/2010 Dear Rob, I passed the exam. I received my results in the mail today. In Connecticut the passing score was 133. I got a 151 woot!!!! My sincerest gratitude for helping me pass the exam the first time. When I started trying to review all my old school notes, books, etc, I felt lost and overwhelmed. You helped me to organize all of the mass amounts of information. Rob I owe you a hug lol. Good luck to everyone else who has yet to take the exam!!! Fact: Rob Guise knows MFT Fact: If you buy Rob Guises dvd's, audio tapes, flash cards, etc. you can pass the first time!!! Fact: Thomas M., MS, MFT is now Thomas M., LMFT From: Kris C., LMFT, Louisiana 11/07/2010 Rob - I just learned I passed the National MFT Exam with a 157 (minimum to pass was 133) on my first attempt. I attribute this largely to the FSI workshop and study materials--definitely worth my investment of time and money. I attended an FSI workshop in the spring and performed miserably on the practice exam we were given. So, I bought a bunch of the study materials (all were valuable, but in the order I found helpful: Audio CDs, Online Practice Exams, Big Green Book, Flash Cards), and started listening to the CDs immediately in the gym, the car, etc. About a month before the exam I started working my way through the green book in my spare time. I then took a week of vacation immediately before the exam and crammed. I had a few questions during the process, and Rob was very responsive by e-mail. Thank you Rob and FSI! Kris C., LMFT From: Elizabeth W., LMFT, Georgia 11/06/2010 Although I have no idea what my score was, I was recently informed that I passed (my first testing attempt) and was immediately issued my LMFT!!!!!!! YEA!!!! Because I waited so long after graduation, I was basically relearning EVERYTHING and the only materials I used were from FSI, so THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I honestly could not have passed without the home study program.......Thank you Rob for creating this program and for all your help in this endeavor. Congratulations to all of you who passed, and good luck to those of you who are about to take the exam! Elizabeth W., LMFT From: Stephanie C., LMFT, Pennsylvania 11/04/2010 Hi Rob: Just wanted to let you know that I passed! The hurl has come to an end. I wanted to thank you for ALL that you have done in helping me pass this exam. Thank you very much!!! Sincerely, Stephanie C., LMFT From: Marcela P., LMFT, Florida 11/02/2010 Hi Rob, I hope this email finds you well. I attended your MFT license exam preparation workshop at Nova this past September. I was sitting at the front,eager to have my head be "filled" with all your knowledge. I sat for the exam on Oct. 13 and since then I have been meaning to email you. Not to my surprise, while answering the 200 questions, I felt that in your workshop you touched on the "right" spots at times really, really closely. While I was way far from investing 200 hours of training as you advised us to fully fill my mind with the required knoweldge, having been taken by my dissertation work, surprisingly I passed the exam. I recived the scores today. My technique of matching two things I didn't know, as I practiced during your workshop, worked once again (!!!). And my time investment studying in addition to your workshop for no more than a total of 8 hours helped as well. Within these considerations I have to fully attribute my 78 score (very close to failing due to the above two reasons) to your workshop, so, thank you very much. I'll tell everyone I know about your training...it really works!!!!! Warmly Marcela P., LMFT From: Patrick M., LMFT, PA 11/02/2010 I Passed!!!!!! Thank-You Jesus and FSI...Thanks to Rob Guise for encouraging me to move forward and take the exam and order study material in mid august it was tight but I am soooo glad I took your advice. FSI study material is excellent..it made the difference. Patrick M., LMFT From: Erica H., LMFT, Pennsylvania 11/01/2010 Thank you FSO, I passed by 20 points!!!!!!!! Erica H., LMFT From: Wendy M., LMFT, Kansas 11/01/2010 I graduated with a masters in school counseling in 1997 and a Masters in Family Therapy in 2001. I had been a school counselor and never took the licensing exam. After 12 years,of being a school counselor I was reasigned back into the classroom as a math teacher. I felt like my identity had been taken away. At that point I decided to pursue licensure to pursue private practice or other MFT related field, but was very uncertain where to start. A friend, who used family solutions years before told me about their study materials. I ordered the flashcards, cd, study guide, glossary and outline. I studied for 6 weeks and felt like I needed more,so I also ordered the online 12 hours of diactic teaching. It really helped me wrap my mind around all the theories. I studied for 3 months, worked part time and have 2 children under 5 and have not been in school for almost 10 years. I know I could not have passed without Family Solutions Institute! Thank you so much!! Wendy M., LMFT From: Shelly F., LMFT, Florida 11/01/2010 Just want to tell you I passed the LMFT exam with 85 the first time. It wasn't my area - I'm an LMHC but your course was what did it. Thanks so much. Shelly F., LMFT From: Erica H., LMFT, Pennsylvania 11/01/2010 Thank you FSO, I passed by 20 points!!!!!!!! Erica H., LMFT From: Corletta B., LMFT, South Carolina 11/01/2010 Scores are in....I PASSED!!! WOOOO HOOOOO. Thank you Family Solutions! Corletta B., LMFT From: Maria K., LMFT, Minnesota 10/31/2010 Hi, I just got my score letter from MN and I passed with an 83% score! Just wanted to say thank you as I felt that the study materials prepared me very well. My only suggestions for improvement would be to include HIPAA questions in the test bank of questions instead of making it a seperate from the rest of the domains. Also, the other area I was not as prepared for was the culture specific questions. But all in all I felt that the study prep materials were great! Thanks, Maria K., LMFT From: Maria K., LMFT, Minnesota 10/30/2010 Hi, I just got my score letter from MN and I passed with an 83% score! Just wanted to say thank you as I felt that the study materials prepared me very well. I felt that the study prep materials were great! Thanks, Maria K., LMFT From: Erica W.,LMFT, Kansas 10/05/2010 Rob, I wanted to thank you for the fine job of putting together online resources that I used to study for—and PASS!—the MFT exam back in June. I am now a licensed marriage and family therapist in Kansas and am embarking on opening a private practice. I purchased the eStudy program and I loved the convenience of logging in online whenever and wherever I wanted to and study. Thanks again for the great work and for helping me get one step closer to realizing my professional goals. Kind regards, Erica W., LMFT From: Bill M., LMFT, Pennsylvania 09/18/2010 Rob.... I am Bill M., an MFT from LaSalle in Philadelphia, an older-than-most guy with lots of previous degrees who took on the MFT work as a third career, and now...thanks to you...I am a licensed MFT. I talked to you by phone back in March and at that time I was with the Council for Relationships, which we discussed a bit....Steve Treat, Tom Hallam, and others. Your program is the only reason I passed the MFT licensing exam and I would like to give recognition somehow on your web site or in any way you wish. I ordered videos, the book, and more....studied my tail off....and passed....but the real point is what you and I talked about back in March by phone....that the historical material of the differences among the MRI schools, the reflective teams, the ideas behind constructivism....all of it....are not well discussed during school. There is no way I could have passed without your material...and I learned that material well for the first time. Also, the simulated exams gave me the flavor for the other half of the exam....the questions that have nothing to do with the theories we study and that require the test-taker to have a "sense" for the right answer since for those questions ambiguity runs high. I can not imagine how anyone can pass the exam without your materials!!! So...feel free to post this email, or tell me where to post it. All the best..... And safe travels... Bill M., LMFT From: Norman H., LMFT, Oregon 08/11/2010 Thanks for all the help, I passed with a 148, passing score was 132. (In Oregon) Norman H., LMFT From: Susan C., Ph. D., LMFT, Florida 07/20/2010 Hi Rob! Great news...I had success in passing the LMFT licensure exam on the first round! Your course was extremely helpful in giving me insight as to what was needed in order to pass. Individualistically, we all know what is required for success but the E-study guide and practice tests instilled the edge of confidence that I personally lacked. Organizing the different domains of theories created a solid ground for most the questions. Understanding differences within ethnicities was not only important for this exam but also for practice. Emphasizing the significance of HIPPA surrounding our new health care systems and the evolution of couple relationships seem to be topics that personally stood out for me. Oh yes, and time! Giving myself the gift of time so that I could know all that I could know. The workshop normalized my fears, opened my eyes, and empowered me at the same time. Thank you and good luck to the rest! Susan J. C., Ph.D., LMFT From: Susan C., Phd, LMFT, Florida 07/19/2010 Hi Rob! Great news...I had success in passing the LMFT licensure exam on the first round! Your course was extremely helpful in giving me insight as to what was needed in order to pass. Individualistically, we all know what is required for success but the E-study guide and practice tests instilled the edge of confidence that I personally lacked. Organizing the different domains of theories created a solid ground for most the questions. Understanding differences within ethnicities was not only important for this exam but also for practice. Emphasizing the significance of HIPPA surrounding our new health care systems and the evolution of couple relationships seem to be topics that personally stood out for me. Oh yes, and time! Giving myself the gift of time so that I could know all that I could know. The workshop normalized my fears, opened my eyes, and empowered me at the same time. Thank you and good luck to the rest! Susan J. C., Ph.D., LMFT From: Shagufta H., LMFT, New Jersey 07/18/2010 Thanks Rob for the material and the encouragment. I passed my NJ exam. FSO is a real help. Thanks again Shagufta H., LMFT From: Marianne M., LMFT, Minnesota 07/14/2010 I just wanted you to know I passed!! Thank you for your wonderful program it really helped me differentiate the theories. Sincerely, Marianne M., LMFT From: Rev. Susan M. P., LMFT, Connecticut 07/13/2010 Hi Rob, I wanted to let you know that I passed my LMFT exam and got the result throught the Massachusetts process today. My score was 77. The pass score was 66, so I did well and did not just scrape by. I am very grateful to the Family Solutions preparation process and everything I did helped. I recommend the CDs for the car as that was really helpful and the little study cards as well. I also had the DVD set and used that with another student in a 4 part study process. I remember calling you at the last part of my preparation and asking about taking the 200 question exam. I did get it from you and took it and I know it helped. On the day of the test I made a decision not to rush through the exam and I finished with just 45 seconds left. I did a thorough job and thought my answers through very carefully. I made maybe only two changes of answers. All in all I am very relieved to have the exam behind me. I need only 399 more hours before applying to CT for my license. Thanks again to you and your team for enabling me to pass the exam. Sincerely, Rev. Susan M. P., LMFT From: Joi S., LMFT, Minnesota 07/12/2010 Hello Rob Guise, I had been in contact with you a few months ago and used Family Solutions practice exam to study for the LMFT National Exam. I firmly believe with the help of your prep material, kind words on the phone, and much prayer, I am happy to announce that I passed the national exam and passed it well. Thank you for your work to help me and others to succeed in the endeavor to overcome a difficult exam. Yours gratefully, Joi S., LMFT From: Noelia L., LMFT, New Jersey 07/12/2010 Dear Rob! How are you? I just want you to let you know that I passed! Thank you very much for your caring support! All the best I wish you!!! Blessings! Noelia L., LMFT From: Larry G., LMFT, North Carolina 07/11/2010 NC released the scores this week and I'm happy to say that I passed with a 155 -- 132 was the cutoff. I am thankful for the materials on this site as I am 100% positive they helped me to get over the hurdle. Larry G., LMFT From: Larry G., LMFT, North Carolina 07/11/2010 NC released the scores this week and I'm happy to say that I passed with a 155 -- 132 was the cutoff. I am thankful for the materials on this site as I am 100% positive they helped me to get over the hurdle. Larry G., LMFT From: Elizabeth P., LMFT, Florida 07/11/2010 Hey Rob, I just called the state board in Florida and found out that I passed the MFT exam on the first try with a score of 82. I took the test on June 12th. The exam was very hard with tricky questions. I really thought I had failed. I studied from January 2010 up until June 11, 2010. I played the CDs, watched the DVD and took the 100 & 200 practice exams over and over again. Thank you for all of your help and resources. With gratitude, Elizabeth P. ,LMFT From: Xavier S., LMFT, California 07/11/2010 Thanks Family Solutions for the gift of information. I passed the exam. Thank GOD that part of my life is over. Peace Xavier S., LMFT From: Marta Q., LMFT, Illinois 07/09/2010 Rob, I passed! Thank you and your team for the extremely helpful materials. When I started I had a difficult time even wrapping my mind around what to consider first! Your materials narrowed down my notes and made me focus on the essential information – not ALL of the information, which can be overwhelming. The CDs were so helpful, I felt like the information was being poured into my head each time I drove to work. The Study Guide was the other tool that was fantastic. In addition, your willingness to email me directly and communicate with me was great! Thank you for that personal approach to my studies. I have now passed the exam and I am ecstatic. Thank you, Marta Q., LMFT Chicago Il. From: Scott S., LMFT, North Carolina 04/28/2010 Hi Rob, Just wanted to let you know I passed the February Exam. I scored 159 out of 200. Passing was 131. I passed because of your program. In fact Rob, all I did was your program! Here is what I did.... 1. Took the practice exam in the study guide.. Scored 54% 2. Made a list of topics to review. 3. Reviewed topics I thought I needed to work on in Study Guide. 4. Took online practice exam. Scored high 50s’ (you’d have to look at my scores online I can’t remember) 5. Listened to the CD’s repeatedly and watched the DVD’s 6. Took an online practice exam Scored 81% online exam 7. Read sections of your Study Guide related to my weak topics 8. Reviewed DVD’s again continued listening to CD’s 9. Took online practice exam and Scored 82% 10. Took my exam. I probably put about 30 - 40 hours into the studying. I went into the exam thinking either I haven’t done enough and need to do more hours of studying or I’ll pass. I let go of the outcome and stuck with the process. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!! I really appreciate it. Thanks, Scott S., LMFT From: Brittany N, LMFT, TX 04/01/2010 Hi Rob! I took your prep workshop in Austin, TX this past January and I wanted to let you know that I passed the LMFT exam on my first try! I still haven't received my scores or license yet, but I wanted to let you know and thank you for all your help in the exam prep. I am definitely glad that I do not have to take it again! Thanks so much! Brittany N, LMFT From: Linda J., LMFT, Washington 03/21/2010 Wow. If only I had had these materials for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd try. This made the difference for me. I realized you have to be able to pick out the subtle clues in each answer that relate to a theory. Then decide which theory the question is trying to get at. This really has nothing to do with how you practice as a therapist. I am an auditory learner so having the CD for my car and the workshop DVDs was a huge help. The book is written really well and should be a part of every marriage and family program. It helps make those theories whose history overlaps a lot a lot clearer in their actual differences. Using the white board to put down the theories ahead of time helped my confidence but they said I had to wait until my time started to do it. Hang in there...hopefully you won't have to get to the 4th try. Linda J., LMFT From: Susan K., LMFT, North Carolina 03/15/2010 Hi Rob, I passed in North Carolina with a score of 169! Many thanks to you and Family Solutions. Your materials were invaluable. Susan K., LMFT From: Nadine O., LMFT, Connecticut 03/14/2010 Thanks to Rob; I PASSED! After countless days, nights and weekends studying i passed this grueling exam the first time around!!!! I know that this would not have been possible without the guidance, organization and support of Rob Guise. The study Materials were invaluable as well as the practice exams. I am forever grateful for all the support! - Nadine O., LMFT From: Joe H., LMFT, Kentucky 03/13/2010 After two years and three tries, I finally passed with a score of 79.5 (159/200)! The first previous try I missed it by two questions; second time missed by one question. I was beginning to think that at 57 years old, it just was not gonna be possible. However, knowing the material as Rob presents it, and understanding HOW to interpret the questions were exactly what I needed. Definitely could not have done it without Rob & Family Solutions. Also, don't know if it matters, but I am in Kentucky. Thanks Again Rob & Family Solutions Joe H.,LMFT From: Dr. Robert C. A., LMFT, Hawaii 03/12/2010 Just a quick note to thank you for the help I received from the LMFT National exam study guide. In brief, I am psychoanalytically trained, haven't been in school since 1988. Never took any courses in MFT. I studied about 300 hours and more than successfully passed. I was grandparented into a license years ago, yet was offered a very big leadership position in Hawaii. I needed a license in Hawaii, thus I had to take the exam. This study guide is excellent and should be required reading in all graduate level MFT programs. Thanks! I couldn't have accomplished what I did if I had not ordered and extensively used your study guide. Dr. Robert C. A., LMFT From: Robin Y., LMFT, Hawaii 03/12/2010 Rob, I passed the Hawaii License Exam. The passing score is 131 but my score was 144. Thank you so very much! Robin Y., LMFT From: Amy D. R., LMFT, Virginia 03/11/2010 Dear Rob, I just wanted to commend you for creating such a useful and easy way to study for the MFT exam. I passed! I found out about FSI through a classmate of mine who used your study tools to take and pass the exam. I will without a doubt recommend you to others. Sincerely, Amy D. R., LMFT From: Jeannie B., LMFT, Hawaii 03/10/2010 Thank you so much, Rob and Family Solutions!!!! I would NOT have been able to do it without you and Everyone else. I feel very grateful to you and everyone else who was pulling for me....behind me!!! Jeannie B., LMFT From: Nancy Y., LMFT, Massachusetts 03/10/2010 Hi Rob, To put it simply, Family Solutions Institute helped me pass!!! I had to take the exam twice, and I regret not utilizing this resource the first time around. One of the ingenious and thoughtful designs of your program is that it caters to multiple learning styles. I was able to utilize the online course material, audio/visual, along with the course book. I found the practice tests to be one of the significant elements in getting familiar with the process of this type of exam. The materials offered are comprehensive and thorough. Where my Masters Program lacked in content, Family Solutions filled in the gaps. In fact, the content of the material was so rich, that it enhanced my clinical work. How many exam preparation resources can you say that about?! Thanks for your great work! ~Nancy Y., LMFT From: Althea S., LMFT, Florida 03/09/2010 Hey, Rob! I have good news. I passed the MFT exam!! Yea!! It was hard as heck and I thought it would take a miracle to pass, and it did. Thanks for your resources and encouragement. I'll definitely recommend your prep to future supervisees :) see, I'm already thinking ahead. Sincerely, Althea S., LMFT From: Carolyn H., LMFT, Oklahoma 03/08/2010 Thanks, Rob! I found out yesterday that I passed the exam. After taking the exam three times before, it was exciting and a relief to see those words, PASSED! I am grateful for your encouragement and the materials FSI had to offer. I found the DVDs were most helpful, in addition to the online study guide and quizzes, as I have been out of grad school for 9 years. I am soon to not only be licensed in California, but in Oklahoma as well. Blessings to you and the guidance you provide to all future MFTs. With gratitude, Carolyn H., LMFT From: Amy K., LMFT, Oklahoma 03/04/2010 Thank you Family Solutions! I just received my results. The passing score was 131 and I got 160/200! I'm an auditory learner and got a lot of use out of the audio CDs as well as the DVDs of the virtual workshop. I read the study guide and took notes, then watched the virtual workshop and took notes. Then I used a free program called audacity to record myself reading all my notes. I saved them as MP3 and put them on my i-pod and listened to everything...a lot... Thanks again. Amy K., LMFT From: David F., LMFT, Kentucky 01/25/2010 Dear Rob, I now have licensure as an MFT, and I want to thank you for all the study helps you provided for me to use in preparation for the national exam. The testing service reported back to me that I scored 81%. Frankly, on the day of the exam, I was grateful to simply get to the end of the test with a few minutes to spare. I studied hard, but the key for me was your test-taking preparation. If I hadn’t learned to pace myself or how to read the questions carefully, the outcome might have been very different. I appreciate your kindness and the wonderful preparation offered at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary by Dr. Townsend. Please pass my thanks on to him. I attended two workshops and they both were excellent. He helped me study the right content to help fill in the gaps in my education. At this point, I believe the preparation was very cost-effective. If I can ever be of service to you or FSI, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, David L. F., LMFT From: Nicole F., LMFT, Florida 12/30/2009 Hi Robb, I took your workshop at Nova Sountheasters in September. Before your workshop, I failed the exam twice by one point each time. Two days after the workshop, I took the exam for the third time and PASSED! Not only did I pass, but I increase my score by over ten points. I don't think I would have been able to do it without your help, so I just wanted to say thank you very much! I hope you have a Happy New Year. Nicole F., LMFT From: LeAnn S., LMFT, Oklahoma 12/18/2009 Dear FSO Staff: Thank you so much for your program. I would like to express my gratitude for creating a program that puts so much information in a learnable format. I had failed the LMFT exam twice by one point before purchasing your program but with the help of Family Solutions Virtual Workshop, the Big Great Study Book and audio CD’s, I was able to not only pass the exam but improve my score by 25 points. When I met with the Oklahoma Licensing Board for my oral exam, they asked what had I done to improve my score so significantly, and I said “Family Solutions gave me the materials in a format that made sense to me.” I feel like this program is a life saver and it made such a significant difference in my general knowledge of MFT material and also opened my eyes to different theories that I hadn’t previously learned while in graduate school. Thank you again for creating this program and please know that I am so pleased with the results of Family Solutions' and the price was totally worth it. I would recommend this to anyone who is preparing for the MFT exam. LeAnn R. S., MA LMFT From: Shawna L., LMFT, Maryland 11/20/2009 I found the FSI materials to be a great resource for passing my National MFT exam on my first try! The virtual DVD and e-study program were wonderful teaching tools for me. Rob presented the workshops in a manner that was interesting, easy to learn and that made you feel like you were attending it live. Although I was in practice for many years in California, through the FSI materials, I was able to learn some great new theories to add to my future work as a therapist. Thank you Rob for teaching me how to understand and implement the material in a way that helped me to pass this challenging test! Shawna L., LMFT From: Barbara M., LMFT, Washington 11/09/2009 Four years out of grad school, 53 years old, private practice. Whew! Thanks so much! Barbara M., LMFT From: Mia O., LICSW, LMFT, Florida 11/09/2009 Hi Rob, I just wanted to email to say thank you for creating the Study Guide materials and workshop. I took your course at Nova in South FL. I doubt you will remember me but I was one of the clinical social workers going for dual licensure. I also had not studied that much but was going for cram mode. And believe it or not, it worked for me! I actually scored a scaled score of 86% and a raw score of 81.5%. I definitely could not have done it without FSI's help. Thanks again! Mia O., LICSW, LMFT From: Jesse L., LMFT, Maryland 11/09/2009 Hi: I just received news that I passed the Sept/Oct exam. I scored 170 and the passing score was 131! I really appreciated the study materials, especially the online workshop. It helped me organize the massive amount of content. All the best to you and my other colleagues in the MFT field. Jesse L., LMFT From: Leslie P., LMFT, Massachusetts 11/06/2009 Hi Rob, Just letting you know that I received my exam score today and I passed...72...and passing was 65.5. I basically prepared by taking your online exams during the months of August and September..I took the exam on October 2nd and was overwhelmed and basically glued to my seat once I read the first question. For 3 hours and 45 minutes I I focused on the test completely because I was overwhelmed. The week before the exam I took the PES online exam and failed ...63. I called FSI and spoke with you and was grateful for your advice and encouragement...In fact you said that you thought I would "rock." I didn't guite rock, however, I did pass and I am grateful... thank you for your positive reframe or is that a positive connotation...( it doesn't matter, I passed). Thanks again for your online preparation... Regards, Leslie P., LMFT From: Ami B., LMFT, New York 11/06/2009 I just received the amazing news that I passed the Sept./Oct. MFT exam! The passing score in NY was a 75 and I got an 87! I want to thank the Family Solutions staff, especially Rob Guise for his encouragement and guidance. I genuinely could not have done it without the Family Solutions materials as I would not have even known where to begin or where to focus my limited time, energy, and attention. In addition to the big green book, I especially found the audio CDs and flash cards to be very helpful. I memorized all 404 definitions and it definitely paid off! With much gratitude (and relief), Ami B., LMFT From: Jay L. S., LMFT, Hawaii 11/06/2009 Thanks so much Rob! I passed my first attempt. I found the Family Solutions Institute material invaluable. It was certainly instrumental in my passing. I also want to especially thank you for promptly replying with the few questions I had during my study period. So, again thanks so much your help was greatly appreciated. Jay L. S., LMFT From: LeAnn S., MA , LMFT candidate, Oklahoma 10/11/2009 Rob & Staff at FSO: I just wanted to say thank you for the program you offer. I took my LMFT exam yesterday and it was my third attempt. I know this time I knew more information and was able to make an incredible sheet when I sat down to test. Thank you for making the enormous amounts of information manageable to memorize and helping me connect the dots. I thought the Virtual Workshop was terrific and the Study Guide amazing. Although I don’t know the results of the exam, I wanted to thank you for providing a straightforward way to learn utilizing all learning styles. I will definitely tell all LMFT candidates to purchase your course the first time. (Sure wish I had known about you before I spent two failed attempts). And I thank you again for the memorization tool “getting inside of the house” as it came in handy for me. Thank you again. LeAnn S., MA LMFT candidate From: Morel M., LMFT, Connecticut 07/24/2009 Rob and Mike, I want to thank you both for helping me pass the exam on my first try! I took the California exam 11 years ago, before I moved to Connecticut, where I had to face taking it again. Rob, you were right to tell me what a very different exam the AAMFT is, as compared with the CA exam. I paced myself through your study guide and tapes, then hit the books on theories I needed more help with. Mike, your two day workshop was invaluable! Your deconstruction of the exam questions and the exam ‘theory’ was particularly helpful. Your careful and clear delivery of the materials was a model to me throughout my studying. I couldn’t have done it without FSI. Thank you, thank you. Morel M., LMFT! From: Helen S., LMFT, Texas 07/22/2009 Thank you Rob Guise, I was successful on the first try. Helen S., LMFT From: Mike C., LMFT, Texas 07/20/2009 Rob, I took your LMFT weekend prep course in May of 2009, took the exam for the first time in June and recently found out that I had passed. First, thanks for the information provided in both book and prep class, I don't believe I would have passed without it. Thanks, Mike C., LMFT From: Ken C., LMFT, Arkansas 07/19/2009 Hi Rob- The Family Solutions Institute material was top-notch and was no doubt part of me passing the national exam with a 173 (minimum passing was a 137). In particular I found the audio CD to be the most helpful and must have listened to it at least 25 times on my commutes. I also thought the textbook was excellent and thorough. I'd highly recommend this program to anyone studying for the exam. Ken C., LMFT From: Ken B., LMFT, Floriday 07/14/2009 Hi Rob, I graduated December 2008. I wrote the MFT national examination for the first time in May 2009. I have not heard from the Florida Board as yet. However the Professional Examination Service informed me through a letter yesterday that I passed. Thanks for your help! Your materials guided my preparation. Blessings, Ken From: Jennifer F., LMFT, Florida 07/14/2009 Hi Rob, I received notification that I PASSED the MFT test! Thanks for all of your help, guidance, and encouragement! In gratitude, Jennifer F., LMFT From: Kim H., LMFT, Oklahoma 07/13/2009 Hi Rob, Do you remember teaching in Austin, TX around the 20th of May to a mother of 4 boys who brought her entire family (crazy woman what was she thinking?) and got a low score on the practice test....... Well the good news is I passed the exam I took in June. The resources you & your team have combined were a tremendous asset in helping me organize and focus on the information that the board was looking for in order to pass the test. I will refer others to your program. It is excellent! Thank you Kim H., LMFT From: Suzanne C. LMFT, Utah 04/08/2009 Hi Rob, I just wanted to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your great study guide and materials! Although I only allowed myself 5 weeks to study (because I did not want to wait until the next window in May/June), I passed with an 87%! I took the test on February 6, 2009 and in mid-March I found out I passed! I am sure I could not have scored this high without all of your materials--in addition to your study guide, the CDs and flashcards were immensely helpful. I studied a total of about 195 hours in those 5 weeks, so it was a lot of work, but your materials made it so much more organized and easier to focus! Thanks again for everything--including your prompt replies to my emails! Warmly, Suzanne C., LMFT From: Jose P., LMFT, New Jersey 04/06/2009 Hi Rob, I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for your study materials. I’m happy to report that I passed my exam! I found your study guide very thorough and easy to follow. I also appreciate your customer service and the personal attention you afforded me. Thanks again, Jose P., LMFT From: Ronella F., LMFT, North Carolina 03/30/2009 HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE THE SAME SUCCESS I HAD. Thank you Rob for all your guidance. I really appreciate your support and the support of this community. Ronella F., LMFT From: Claire M., LMFT, Connecticut 03/29/2009 Hi Rob – I purchased some study materials from you for the MFT exam, which I took in the Jan-Feb window. I was thrilled to find out that I passed (89%!!) Your study guide and all materials that went along with it were the reason I passed the test. So, a very big and heartfelt thank-you to you!! With much gratitude, Claire M., LMFT From: Andre C. LMFT, Oklahoma 03/26/2009 Hello my name is Andre and I wanted to just shoot you an email thanking you for your great product. I took the exam last month and pasted it by twelve points. The study guide was a big help along with the computerized test you provided with it. Anyway, thank you for being apart of my journey of success. Andre C., LMFT From: Justin H., LMFT, Texas 03/25/2009 Rob, This is Justin H. I am just writing to let you know that I passed the MFT exam with 73%. I think your material was abig part of it, just looking at it over and over again.......Thanks again for your help. Take care! Justin H.LMFT From: Gregory D., LMFT, Texas 03/24/2009 I wanted to inform you that I did pass he exam, and it was my first attempt. Thanks, Gregory D., LMFT From: Olivia S., LMFT, Florida 03/24/2009 Hi Rob, I was at your workshop in January at Nova. I took the exam in february (for the first time) and recently got the results that I passed!! Just wanted to share the good news with you and say thanks. I only used your materials to study. Best, Olivia S., LMFT From: Nicole M., LMFT, North Carolina 03/23/2009 Hi Rob, First of all, I passed my exam with a score of 165. Your workshop was the absolute best. You helped me organize the information and did an overall excellent job of preparing me for the exam. I scheduled two hypnotherapy sessions with another one of your students, David Von Kohorn. He was incredible! I had almost no anxiety going into the exam and I was able to retrieve the answers with ease. This is the first standardized test that I have ever taken where I did not get physically sick due to anxiety. Anyway, thank you for just being you! Thanks again for all of your help! Sincerely, Nicole M., LMFT Ft. Lauderdale Workshop January 2009 From: gayle m., LMFT , New York 03/22/2009 hey Rob, ...didn't use the forum, but wanted you to know I passed the first time. Book and cd's were great. Thanks.. gayle m., LMFT From: Dale Z., LMFT, Florida 03/21/2009 Rob, Just want to let you know I passed the MFT test the first time, thanks for your help. Dale Z., LMFT From: Tim G.,LMFT, Florida 03/17/2009 Hi Rob, Thank you so much for a workshop that was geared to address the ambiguity that we all struggle with in preparing for the MFT exam. I had attempted a self-study approach to the exam the first time around and failed. The FSI study materials and the workshop were certainly the difference in my confidence level this time! I passed with 170 out of 200 questions answered correctly. Keep up the good work. Tim G., LMFT From: Patricia R., LMFT, Missouri 03/13/2009 I took the exam on Monday, February 2, and I received my results today! I passed! I studied the FSO material only for approximately 3 weeks. Thank you so much Family Solutions! Pat R., LMFT From: Laurie F., LMFT, Wisconsin 03/13/2009 Hi Rob, I talked to you shortly after I took the exam Feb 2 and you asked that I let you know if I passed. Wooooo Hooooo, thats a "yes" I passed...171 with passing being 140. I'm one of those old grandfathered in people (29 yrs doing therapy)...and you were right..don't think like a therapist. Your book and cd's helped the most. I took the exam because I'm moving to the Boston area from Wisconsin, so perhaps we'll meet sometime. Thanks again for your help and your willingness to communicate in email and phone. Laurie F., LMFT From: Laura H., MMFT, Kentucky 03/13/2009 Hey Rob. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for putting together all the Family Solutions materials!! I attended the seminar at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary back in November and used the FSI materials to study for the exam. I took the exam in January, and just received word that I PASSED! I not only passed, I passed with flying colors. Passing was 140, I scored 176. The only other material I used to study was the Nichols and Swartz text and the HIPAA.gov information. Honestly, both of those comprised about 10% of my study time. Thanks again for all of your help and outstanding customer service! Laura J. H, MMFT From: Scott K., LMFT, Kansas 03/09/2009 My name is Scott Kaminsky...and I bought the Family Solutions Study Guide/Software to prep for the MFT Exam...I took the exam on Feb 06, 2009...and found out Friday, Mar 6, 2009 that I passed with a 151...75.5% pass rate. In Kansas, this allows me to have a LMFT License, and to pursue a License Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist credential. This is amazing because I graduated with my MS in Marriage and Family Counseling in 1999; a lot has changed in Marriage and Family theory and practice. The Study guide, CD, practice test and other materials were very helpful and instrumental in enabling me to pass the MFT exam...It is worth the cost!!! Thanks a million... Scott K., LMFT From: Jose P., LMFT, New Jersey 03/06/2009 Hi Rob, I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for your study materials. I’m happy to report that I passed my exam! I found your study guide very thorough and easy to follow. I also appreciate your customer service and the personal attention you afforded me. Thanks again, Jose P., LMFT From: Tara H., LMFT, Massachusetts 02/09/2009 Hi Rob, I passed!!! Thank you for all your help and support!!!!!! Yeah!!! Thanks so much! Tara H., LMFT From: Laura P., LMFT, Florida 12/11/2008 Hi Rob, I hope you remember me, one of the 7 from the Hispanic group that went to the workshop in May. I am writing to you to thank you and to tell you that I passed the exam with 3 of my friends ( first time that I took it). We took it on 10/11/08. I am so happy and passing this information to other friends that will be taking the exam next year. So, thank you again for your enormous help. Your material was so helpful and I used it up to the last minute. My Regards and I wish you my best wishes for this Winter Holidays and for 2009. Laura P., LMFT From: Ammon L., LMFT, Arizona 12/10/2008 Dear Rob, Thank you for your support. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I barely made my goal of passing with over 80% correct answers. The exam was very difficult. I was shocked at times with how challenging the questions were. I had literally no idea how I did when I left. I was amazed that I did as well as I did. Thank you again. In hindsight, your materials really helped I know I probably would not have passed if I didn't have the FSO study guide. Thank you again, Ammon L. From: Neil B., LMFT, Kansas 12/01/2008 Rob Just wanted to let you know that I took the MFT exam on October 7th and recently found out that I achieved an 84.5% score - more than enough for licensure at both the basic and clinical levels in Kansas. I am now officially an LMFT. This email is to thank you for the study materials which I used to prepare and which you and your organization developed. The study guide was awesome! I supplemented it with ethics material from AAMFT. I felt very prepared. One suggestion I have is that you incorporate more material from the DSM and HIPAA - both areas were not covered much in the study guide but were included on the exam itself. I followed your advice and spent the 90 days preceding the exam in daily study. Overall, I will recommend your materials to others who are preparing for the exam. Thanks again. Blessings and peace, Neil B., LMFT------- PS For what it's worth, I never did achieve better than 60% on your practice exams. I took the AMFTRB practice exam online and did about what I did on the actual exam. That suggests to me that your exams are harder than the exam itself. From: David Von K.,LMFT, North Carolina 11/30/2008 Hi Rob, A fun piece of news: I not only passed the MFT exam, but received the highest score in North Carolina. I'd be happy to provide a reference or testament for FSI in any way that you might find useful. Your materials were extremely effective in preparing for the exam. I really liked working with your materials and speaking with you as I prepared for the exam. Your program works and your web site and company telegraph integrity. Warm Regards, David ------- David Von K.,LMFT From: Janis S., LMFT, Florida 11/18/2008 Dear Rob, just wanted to let you know that I got my passing score report last night for the MFT Exam I took September 26. I attended your review course in Ft. Lauderdale in September. Thanks for the good materials and review program - I will definitely recommend your company to others. Janis S., LMFT From: Brenda M. LMFT, Connecticut 11/17/2008 Hi Rob, I just wanted to let you and Mike know that I passed the exam with an 86!!! Thank you so very much for your fantastic materials, particularly the CD which I listened to all the time - my daughter loaded it on my i-pod. Mike's workshop was particularly helpful as were his HIPAA practice questions. Mike's discussion at the workshop as to how to take apart the question was especially helpful. I spent many hours all summer going through the textbook, as well as going over and over your practice tests. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's finally over!!! Sincerely, Brenda M., LMFT From: Heather B., LMFT, Illinois 11/13/2008 Hi Rob, I was in your Austin training group in September. I just got my test results back today and......I passed!!!!! Your training program was exceedingly helpful, and I left the course feeling like I had learned a TON and had a solid grasp on what I needed to work on. Thank you, thank you for all your help. I'm going to write a post right on the message board right now! Hope it's not too cold in Boston yet! Sincerely, Heather B., LMFT From: Monty H., LMFT, Kentucky 11/08/2008 Rob, I just received an email that I passed the mft exam. Thank you so much. I could not have done it without you. Monty H., LMFT From: David S., LMFT, Kentucky 09/16/2008 To Rob Guise & Company, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. As you can see by my signature, I am a newly Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Kentucky as of August 26, 2008. To a large extent, the credit goes to your services. Back on June 15, 2006, I ordered Family Solutions Institute’s Home Study Program. Unlike most, my Master’s Degree was not in Marriage and Family Therapy, it was in Clinical Psychology. Without all the Study Materials, but primary the Study Guide and the Audio Review (that I studied on my daily 2-hour commute to work), I would not have been able to pass the Marriage & Family Therapy National Licensure Examination. However, on June 12, 2008 I did just that, and on the first try! Thanks again, David Smith, LMFT From: Joel B., LMFT, TN 08/09/2008 I am proud to share that I passed the exam. I believe the money I invested in your study guide, exams, and other items is what put me over the top. Thanks again for creating your materials. Joel B. LMFT From: Damaris T., , Florida 08/05/2008 Hi Rob, I just wanted let you know that I passed the MFT Exam. I want to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know that I wouldn't have been able to this without your program. I did all that you said to to do. I studied over 150 hours and used the audio on my ipod and the book was wonderfully written and the charts kept everything simple and to the point to memorize and apply. I got my results when my family was in miami visiting me so that was an added bonus to have them there celebrate with me. Thank you again for offering this program and anything you need to keep this thing running let me know. I'm going back to my grad school and letting them know of your program and how wonderful it is. Thank you again and again and again. I PASSED!!!!!!!! Damaris T., MS, LMFT, CST From: Valerie B., Florida 07/24/2008 I passed the June exam. Thanks for the CD's and all the helpful tools you have available!. Valerie B., LMFT From: Kathleen W., Nevada 07/09/2008 I passed as well. I found the following most helpful: The study guide was a great resource but I also think the practice tests are key. I used my old Goldenberg & Goldenberg text. I searched and read quite a bit online. I found looking up powerpoint presentations on various topics to be very helpful. We also had a small online study group that was invaluable. From: Gabriele M., Georgia 05/17/2008 I just came back from one of the intensive review workshops offered by FSI and found it fantastic. The teacher, Loren Townsend, was terrific. His ability to organize the information and pass it on in a way that made it easy to remember was so helpful. My anxiety had been sky-high before because I am taking the test on Wednesday and didn't really feel prepared. Now I do. Of course I still have a little anxiety - but I feel prepared and that I have a decent chance of passing this miserable thing. I did well on the practice-exam and felt very helped by going over every question in detail and have Loren explain to us the rationale of the question and the answer. So - I can highly recommend this. From: Paul M., Arkansas 04/03/2008 Dear Mr Guise I ordered your home study materials last year. Included the book, summary booklet, fold outs with different schools of therapy, flash cards, the audio CDs, and the practice exam for download. Just letting you know....I passed the national MFT test. Whew!! Thanks. I would be more than happy to write a letter supporting your material. I also heard that out of 30 folks who took the test in Arkansas the last 1 or 2 testing rounds...only 8 passed the test (a classmate and I studied using your materials). Sincerely yours, Paul M. LMFT From: Rob C., Tennessee 03/21/2008 Hey Rob, Just wanted to say "thank you" for the great product and service you offer. I passed the exam using nothing but the materials you provided. I appreciate the quick responses I received when emailing and your willingness to work with me on the Mac issue. Most of all, I appreciate how you've laid out the study materials. Take care, Rob C. LMFT From: Marisol A., Florida 03/18/2008 Hello, I received notice yesterday that I passed my MFT exam. I wanted to thank all of you for helping me accomplish this goal. I could not have done it without you. Marisol Alvarez, MS., MFT From: Grace J., Florida 03/18/2008 Hi there, I wanted to share that I PASSED!!!! Thank you for putting your program together and sharing it with me and the MFT world. I took your course at Nova in January. I had studied about 5 hours (maybe) prior to the class. I was able to focus on what I needed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I passed on my first try. If you need anything, just ask. And I am telling all my peers to use your materials. Grace Jimenez Grace J., MS Ed, LMFT From: Sarah C., South Carolina 03/17/2008 Finally got the results today! 80%! So glad this is over. Family Solutions was my main study guide (especially the cd). THANKS Sarah C., LMFT From: Arika M., Hawaii 03/15/2008 Aloha Rob, Hope all is well with you. I just wanted to share with you that I got a mail today and I PASSED!!! I am very excited about this news ; ) Since I didn't know if I was able to take the test or not till the end of December I was shooting for passing in June. Your estudy program helped me very much, and I have no idea how to thank you for all your assistance. To me, estudy program as well as MFT Audio Review CD helped the most (of course after finish reading the FSI Study Guide). Thank you very much again! Aloha, Arika From: Leslie B., FL 03/12/2008 Hi Rob, just wanted to thank you for the prep materials and the refresher class in Ft. Lauderdale in Jan. I received my results today from the board in Mass and passed with an 85! Hopefully I will sell my house in Fla. and be developing a private practice in Western Mass. soon. Best, Leslie B. From: Bill. H., Colorado 03/11/2008 Hi Rob, I received my letter today. I passed. Thanks for the study guides and all, they were a big help. Best, Bill H. From: Cynthia K., Texas 03/11/2008 Hi Rob- Just a quick note to let you know that I passed the MFT exam! I took your Texas workshop, (I am from UNLV....Vegas...) ordered all of your materials and found everything helpful. I am very glad that I took the workshop-it really helped me to think critically about the answers on the exam and to pull the questions and answers apart to get to what answer the test writer wanted. I scored an 86%. The highest in NV was an 88%. This was my first time....and thank God the last!! Thanks again- Cynthia K. From: Randy P. , Pennsylvania 03/11/2008 Dear Rob and Mike, Took the exam Feb. 9 and heard today that I passed! It was harder than I expected but your materials did the job. Thank you. I am very relieved to be on the other side of the exam. I learned so much from the Study Guide. It is laid out in a way that you can grasp the history and track the progression in the field. God bless you both. Randy P. From: Laura R., Florida 03/11/2008 Thank you Rob for the great study guides and for doing the workshop. I feel the workshop really showed me what I needed to focus on. I passed the first time with an 82. What a relief!! Thanks again!! Good Luck to all! Laura R., LMFT From: Normajean C., New York 03/10/2008 Hi Rob, I wanted you to know that I took my exam in NY on February 8th and received the final results this Friday, March 8th. I PASSED!!!!!! I wanted to thank you so much for all of your help along the way. The materials were so easy to use and I felt as though your team on the C.D. was with me 100%. Many times when I was listening to the C.D.'s I was stressed, driving to work and trying to absorb the information. However, throughout the dicsussions, you all managed to keep your sense of humor and I found myself laughing at some of the real life examples that you gave, like when you were discussing diffuse boundaries and said "like a coffee filter with a hole in it!" There were several other examples I could give, but you know what I mean. Humor is very important when you are stressing out!!! What also helped was the exams. It made me familar with taking it online as well where my weaknesses were so that I could concentrate on improving those areas. I don't know if you remember, but I was having problems downloading the exams and I wrote you on "super bowl Sunday". You responded within a few hours with your guidance!!! I couldn't have done it alone. Thank you and please thank the team for me!! Normajean C. From: Karen S., Florida 03/09/2008 I just wanted to let you know that I passed my MFT Exam!! I truly believe that your workshop and your materials provided everything I needed to succeed! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Karleen S. MA, CH, LMFT From: Alesia W., Florida 03/07/2008 Dear Rob, Just a quick note to say that I passed with an 82. Thank you so much for your guidance, personal help, and study materials. It was not easy...but it was definately easier with your materials! Again, thanks. Alesia From: John, S., Texas 11/27/2007 Rob, This is John S. from Texas. I wanted to let you know how I did on the test. I PASSED!!!! I do not have the right words to thank you enough for your help. The seminar was worth every penny. The testing strategies that we discussed on Saturday were the difference. I had studied so much for the prior times I took the test that this time I listened to the cd's and I passed. I guess I'm not an idiot. Thank you again for everything. I hope this finds you doing well, and I hope your bike trip to Europe went well and you had a great time. Thank you again. Take care. Sincerely, John S., MFT Associate From: Vickie G., Nevada 11/26/2007 Hey Rob, Just wanted to thank you for all the support through FSI study materials and the conference in Austin. I beleive this was the key along with God's grace that helped me pass the exam in Nevada. Scored an 81% and was told 11 passed out of the 21 who tested (seems close to natl average you mentioned). The review of theories and taking the practice exams calmed my fears before testing and gave me the confidence to effectively test. Thanks again. Vickie From: Lydee R., HI 11/25/2007 Hello Rob, Aloha from Maui! Good news: I finally passed the MFT licensure exam. Am officially LMFT # 178. I was calmer this time, centered and confident (read the FSI Study Guide a total of three times). As my supervisors have done in the past, I've given other budding MFTs your web site address. A few of them wanted my green bible, but I told them to order their own, mark it up, and make it their best friend. I did. Mahalo for all you do for this much-need profession. Take care, Lydee R., LMFT From: Maria Elena H., Florida 11/23/2007 Dear Rob, Please add me to your statistics or data base...ha.. I am one of your students who passed the exam! I took the exam in October, and I have my license, as of Nov. 16, 07. I appreciated very much your ideas, comments and tips on the process of studying for the exam. I understand the two people who had taken the exam 11 times and 6 times, in Florida, passed it this time too. Just FYI. Happy holidays! Cordially, Maria Elena H., LMFT (!!) From: Barbara H., Florida 11/20/2007 Hi Professor Guise, I hope you remember me, I attended your class back on September, I'm the girl from Argentina; i just wanted to let you know that i passed the marriage and family therapy licensure exam. It was my first attempt and I passed with 75! so i coudn't be happier. thank you for your wonderful class, it was of a great help! Barbara H., LMFT From: Theresa Q., Michigan 11/12/2007 Rob, Thank you for the very high quality test preparation materials that I recently purchased from Family Solutions. I passed my exam on the first try and with only two months to study. I am now a fully licensed MFT in Michigan! I would recommend your website and materials to everyone who must take the AMFTRB exam. Thanks again, Theresa Q. From: Theo B., Florida 11/11/2007 I was certain I did not pass, but I received a 76 and a 75 is needed. We are jumping for joy at my house.... it is OVER! I already received my license, too. Please know....I studied over 100 concentrated hours and bought the intensive track from Family Solutions. I studied hard and my family sacrificed greatly. This test is a killer. A 76. I hope the rest of you do well! If it wasn't for the Intensive Track and the FSI Workhshop I attended in Florida, I would have failed, the test, for sure. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The best $500 ever!! Theo B. From: Marc S., North Carolina 08/01/2007 Mr. Guise- My name is Marc S. and I ordered a few of the study materials from FSO in April for the National MFT test I was to take in June. I wanted to take a moment and shoot you a note to say thank you. Thankfully I passed the exam with flying colors and am now an LMFT. I owe a lot of this due to the materials provided by FSO and extremely good job brought to the listeners on the audio CD of yourself and colleagues discussing the various approaches. This was a great deal of help to myself and helped me to pick apart various aspects of the approaches. Again, I thank you and your colleagues for all that you do and continue to do to help us new grads to become LMFT's and part of this esteemed profession. Sincerely, Marc W. S., M.S., LMFT!!!! From: Jim T., Texas 07/27/2007 Rob, One of the things that I think that helped me alot was the prep tests and their explanations. I had to change my mindset and think more like the test creators. You would think that just knowing the material would be enough, but it is not. Your prep tests helped me to change my testing mindset. Thanks, Jim T. From: David B., Kentucky 07/27/2007 Rob, Passed the exam and am licensed. Thanks for the help of Family Solutions. Loren Townsend's workshop was great! David B., LMFT From: Kimberely H., Missouri 07/12/2007 OH WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS Gingere, Joseph, Teresa, Cindy, Wanda, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And anyone waiting for results still, keep the faith! Family Solutions is awesome and everyone here, and if only I can find an awesome study group as great as Ginger, Sapna, Joseph and Teresa, plus the support I got from everyone here. Thank you ever so much, and my husband thanks you! Kimberly H., LMFT From: Sapna S., Ohio 07/11/2007 It has been so great having all of your supports ... I could not have done it without you all. I would suggest to all those who are yet to take the exam to buy the FSO material... it is what helped me pass sand then along with that, hook up with study partners on Family Solutions Online Study Group. My study partners were amazing and I truly feel we learned so much from one another!!! My best wishes to all of you !!! Sapna S., LMFT From: Stephanie S., Florida 07/11/2005 Rob, Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for the good MFT workshop in Miami in May, 2005. I took the test in early June and just received my test scores. I was happy to learn that I passed it the first time with 87%. After sitting for the exam I wasn't sure if I passed or not. I had studied hard but I felt it was a very tricky test. God is good and it was an answer to prayer to pass. Thanks again for your good program. Stephanie S. From: Eileen, Texas 11/06/2004 You were right it took exactly 6 weeks to get results. I PASSED! Thank you for your support and guidance. My impression was the depth of the studying was essential for me and your course work provided the framework and was very significant. The exam appeared to have a more general flavor to it, with more broad questions that were actually more difficult for me because I think I read too much into question. For example, I have been a loss & grief therapist for 20 years and I think I got the one question on that topic wrong. There was less need to know the comparisons among schools of thought, yet knowing them was critical for my peace of mind, does that make sense? More questions directed to the "family therapist in general". Hope this helps a bit, again thanks!!! Eileen From: Stephanie C., Texas 11/05/2004 Hello! Just wanted to let you know that I PASSED THE MFT EXAM!! YEAH!! I received word this week. No more having to study, stew, and fret! I very estatic when I read that I had passed at the clinical level! Thank you so much for the wonderful study materials! I don't think I could have accomplished this without them! Also, I thoroughly enjoyed the FSI workshop held in Austin, TX, with Dr. Leslie. He is a wonderful instructor and very knowledgeable. Thanks again for everything! Stephanie C. From: Brent M., CT 11/03/2004 Dear Rob, Mike, and all FSO Staff, I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude of which I will never be able to repay for preparing me for the toughest exam I have ever taken in my professional career. I missed passing the exam when taking it in June of 2004 by 11 points, and was very dissappointed and discouraged at first. Rob Guise helped to pull me out of my misery, and assisted me in creating a new focus with strategies that enabled me to strengthen areas that were challenging for me on the first exam. I recently realized my dream when I was told to inform my supervisor that I would need a raise being that I had passed the exam!!!!! I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of great people at Family Solutions who allowed me to reach my goals of becoming an LMFT in the state of Connecticut. I went into the exam the second time feeling totally prepared, and had the knowledge that I truly needed which was evidenced by my confident and poised attitude when I completed the exam on October 9th. Thank you so much for the rest of my life, and for helping me to reach the pinnacle of my professional career. You are all the greatest to me....:) Brent J. Munson LMFT From: Lisa, CT 10/28/2004 I want to take this moment to inform you that I have passed the MFT License Exam! I received the confirmation this week. I am now licensed and it is a wonderful feeling. I want to thank you for delivering an exceptional program that helped me to expand my awareness of the various MFT models, and gather insight on the art of taking the exam. You were very informative and so importantly, supportive. The course was lively and nicely interactive. I used a couple of tips that other participants suggested; creating cassettes to play in my auto, is one that worked for me. The training material is right on target and played a major role in developing my study plan. From: Sara H., Miami, FLorida 10/20/2004 I took your exam prep course in Miami in the fall of 2002 and passed my licensing exam in the winter of 2003. I earned 78 with 75 being a passing grade. I graduated from the California Family Study Center(now Phillips Institute) in Los Angeles in 1982. I had the opportunity to study with Carl Whitaker and Virginia Satir. I am so relieved to finally have my license. I am now licensed in Kentucky and Florida. I had to complete my 3000 intern hours twice over the past 20 years. Even though I consider myself a feminist, I found the questions on feminist family therapy to be the most difficult. Thank you again for giving me the confidence and the strategies to succeed. It made all the difference! From: Susan, Florida 10/15/2004 Dear Rob, I want to take this moment to inform you that I have passed the MFT License Exam! I received the confirmation this week. I am now licensed and it is a wonderful feeling. I want to thank you for delivering an exceptional program that helped me to expand my awareness of the various MFT models, and gather insight on the art of taking the exam. You were very informative and so importantly, supportive. The course was lively and nicely interactive. I used a couple of tips that other participants suggested; creating cassettes to play in my auto, is one that worked for me. The training material is right on target and played a major role in developing my study plan. Thank you! Oh, and I did pass with a score of 84...YEAH! From: Jennifer, Massachusetts 09/22/2004 Dear FSI, Last month I phoned Rob to thank him for the study materials that helped me pass the MFT exam here in Massachusetts. I would also like to thank Mike Vickers -- I learned so much during the workshops, both about the exam and about myself. FSI certainly made my MFT exam experience a pleasant one... I felt prepared and scored an 83% to prove it!! Thank you. From: Jennifer C., Massachusetts 09/20/2004 Dear FSI, Last month I phoned Rob to thank him for the study materials that helped me pass the MFT exam here in Massachusetts. I would also like to thank Mike Vickers -- I learned so much during the workshops, both about the exam and about myself. FSI certainly made my MFT exam experience a pleasant one... I felt prepared and scored an 83% to prove it!! Thank you. From: I received the Home Study Program today. It is awesome and so easy to read. To whoever picked the font size in the book, Thank You! I can actually read it without getting lost and rereading lines due to exhaustion from squinting! I missed the mark by 0.6% last time, this time it is going to be with 10% to spare. From: Jean B., LMFT, NH 07/21/2004 Hi, Rob, I am sure you don't remember me, but I am from Swanzey, NH and took the prep course in April 2004 in Connecticut. I took my MFT exam on May 27th in New Hampshire. I found out yesterday that I passed! Thank you for all your help. Your materials were extremely helpful, and the class put it all together for me. It helped to have gone over your practice exam together at the end of the prep class. I re-took the A and B exams several times before my test date. That was an excellent suggestion. Thanks again for the materials and the prep class. I am so happy I don't have to take the test again!!! From: Just wanted to let you know that I took my MFT test and passed it! I took it two other times before and failed it by using the wrong type of study guides. Your study guide and materials are the ace the made all the difference. I wish I had it for my first test. Thank you so much. From: Thanks for the material. It did everything you said it would. The passing score in TN is 145. I made a 165. The exam is not that difficult if you just make the time to study. I had only six weeks to prepare. Thanks for the materials… From: Troy C., LMFT, TX 04/02/2004 Yes, I passed the exam. I am quite excited and extremely thankful to you guys. Couldn't have done it without you. Your training made all the difference." From: Marilyn C., LMFT, KY 03/29/2004 I just wanted to write to you and thank you for all the effort and time it has taken to pull together a program as you have to help marriage and family graduates get through the national exam. It was difficult and I left the test convinced that I would be taking it again. I feel fortunate and pleased to announce that I received my license in the mail a week ago. I can assure all of you that this would not have been the case had I studied the material taught in my course work. Thank you so very much and blessings to you. From: Just a note to let you know that Debbie passed the MFT Boards that she took in late May. Despite her dyslexia and horrible testing conditions (the ADA provisions with which they accommodated her were horrible!) she was able to pass first time out of the chute. She found the audio tapes (CDs) to be very helpful. In addition, I worked with her on the computer prep-testing, and used the feature that pointed out her deficient areas to steer her into the right material. Thanks for your promptly sending the materials when you did.