CLT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CLT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CLT Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CLT Questions & Answers
1. A client in a LEAP session agrees to a goal but later admits they only agreed to end the conversation. This is best described as:
Superficial compliance occurs when clients verbally agree without genuine buy-in, a risk LEAP addresses by building authentic partnership.
2. In a DAP progress note format, the 'A' (Assessment) section for a LEAP session would MOST appropriately include:
The Assessment section captures the clinician's interpretation of the data, including insight level and alliance quality, which are core LEAP metrics.
3. A newly certified CLT is excited about their work and voluntarily extends sessions beyond the contracted time regularly. What wellness risk does this pattern represent?
Regularly extending sessions beyond contracted time, even from enthusiasm, erodes boundaries and contributes to the boundary diffusion associated with early burnout.
4. Which labeling law requires the top 9 major food allergens to be clearly disclosed on U.S. food packages?
The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the 9th major allergen and requires its disclosure alongside the previous Big 8 allergens on U.S. food labels.
5. What should a practitioner do when a client experiences an intense emotional response?
Grounding the client and ensuring emotional safety is essential when intense responses occur, preventing retraumatization and maintaining therapeutic trust.
6. When using an electronic health record (EHR) system for LEAP documentation, which security practice is MOST important?
Using unique credentials and logging out after each session protects against unauthorized access and maintains the integrity of confidential records under HIPAA.