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            <title><![CDATA[After your hours: preparing for California clinical licensing exams]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Completing your hours is a major milestone, but the licensing exams are the final gate. Here's what each pathway requires and how to prepare.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Telehealth supervision under current California BBS rules]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The BBS permits telehealth supervision under specific conditions. Documentation requirements are the same, but the logistics need extra attention.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to expect when you submit your BBS application]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The BBS application review is thorough and not instant. Knowing what to expect helps you prepare clean documentation and realistic timelines.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Group supervision: what counts toward your BBS hours]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Group supervision is valuable clinically, but the BBS limits how much can count toward your hours. Know the rules before you rely on it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navigating supervisor changes during your supervised experience]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Supervisor transitions are normal, but they require careful documentation. A clean handoff protects your hours and your timeline.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding BBS experience categories in California]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[BBS experience categories aren't intuitive. Each license type has its own set, and misclassification is one of the top reasons applications get returned.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What supervisors need to know about attestation and oversight]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[BBS attestation carries real liability. Supervisors need structured systems to track what they're signing off on and when.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why structured hour tracking matters for California licensure]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Spreadsheets can store your hours, but they can't validate them. For BBS licensure, that gap costs associates months of rework.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC: choosing the right California license]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The BBS offers three clinical pathways. Your choice affects everything from coursework to the clients you'll eventually serve.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Five mistakes that delay California licensure]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Five preventable errors that add months to your BBS application timeline. Each one is a compliance gap, not a clinical one.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How supervision ratios work for BBS associates]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Supervision ratios are one of the most misunderstood BBS requirements. Here's the math, the edge cases, and what to track.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building a strong hour log from day one]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A clean hour log starts with good structure. Set these foundations early and your BBS application becomes straightforward.]]></description>
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