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Personalized support for every stage of your career.

Whether you're preparing for a major licensing exam or expanding your clinical skills with certifications like EMDR, you shouldn't have to navigate it solo. Join our Educational Experts for free, live sessions — find the right programs, match tools to your goals, and get your questions answered in real time.

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6Open for registration
$0Always free to join
5Exam & EMDR tracks
Office Hours by AATBS
✓ 100% free — no purchase required ✓ Risk-free, low-pressure Q&A ✓ EMDR Basic Training approved by EMDRIA ✓ Hosted by AATBS Educational Experts

How Office Hours helps

Pick a session, register on Zoom, and show up with your questions. Here's what you'll get.

Find the right match

Find the right match

Our Educational Experts know the full AATBS catalog and help you match the right study suites, audio modules, or clinical training to your goals and learning style.

A risk-free, low-pressure Q&A

A risk-free, low-pressure Q&A

No sales pressure and no commitment. Drop in, ask anything about exams or licensure, and get straight answers in real time.

An actionable roadmap

An actionable roadmap

Leave each session with a clear next step — the right prep, the right timeline, and confidence about what to do next toward your license.

Fall 2026 Office Hours

Free, live sessions every week this fall. Times shown in Pacific (PT) and Eastern (ET).

September 2026

Exam Prep Tue, Sep 1, 2026

EPPP Exam Prep

10:00–11:00 AM PT · 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

Bring your EPPP questions for a live, no-cost strategy session on content domains, timing, and building a study plan around your test date.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
Exam Prep Thu, Sep 3, 2026

NCMHCE & California Law & Ethics

1:00–2:00 PM PT · 4:00–5:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

Just for our California friends. How the NCMHCE case simulations and the California Law & Ethics exam actually differ, and how to prepare for both.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
Exam Prep Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Counseling (NCE / NCMHCE) Exam Prep

10:00–11:00 AM PT · 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

The NCE tests what you know; the NCMHCE tests what you'd do. Ask about either exam and leave knowing which study mode you actually need.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
EMDR Tue, Sep 15, 2026

EMDR Training & Certification EMDRIA-Approved

12:00–1:00 PM PT · 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

A free EMDR Q&A. Curious about EMDR Basic Training? Drop in, ask what's on your mind, and get straight answers from someone who knows the program inside and out.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
Exam Prep Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Social Work (ASWB) Exam Prep

12:00–1:00 PM PT · 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

ASWB Bachelors, Masters, or Clinical. How to think in “best next step” terms, and where candidates most often lose points.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
For Organizations Tue, Sep 29, 2026

How We Support Orgs: CEs & Exam Prep

12:00–1:00 PM PT · 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom · free

For agency and program leaders: how AATBS supports teams with continuing education and exam prep, from a handful of seats to a full cohort.

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Hosted by Shelly Vie · Educational Expert
Shelly Vie, AATBS Educational Expert
Meet your expert

Shelly Vie

Educational Expert · Customer Experience

Shelly Vie has spent more than 25 years working in higher education, including behavioral health and international education. As a former MFT student, Shelly understands the challenge of balancing graduate school, a full-time job, and family responsibilities — and she has a heart for the dedication and sacrifice that licensure candidates bring to their careers.

After speaking with thousands of exam candidates over the years, she knows that no two journeys look exactly alike. Her goal is to remove barriers, help students find resources that fit their learning needs, and make exam preparation feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more achievable.

★ Ask Shelly about EMDR Basic Training, approved by EMDRIA.

Book 15 min with Shelly →
📞 213-255-4236 · ✉ shelly.vie@triadhq.com
★ Attendee perk

Sit in on a session and save on AATBS exam prep.

Exam-prep Office Hours attendees get an exclusive discount on AATBS prep. The offer varies by session, and we share it live — show up to grab it.

Explore AATBS prep → Discount applied with the code shared in-session.

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Questions, answered

Are Office Hours really free?
Yes — every Office Hours session is free to attend. No purchase, membership, or commitment required. Just register on Zoom and show up.
Do I have to be an AATBS or Triad customer?
No. Office Hours are open to anyone preparing for licensure, training in EMDR, or working toward continuing-education credits — whether or not you've purchased anything from us.
What timezone are the sessions in?
Times are listed in Pacific (PT) with the Eastern (ET) equivalent. Most fall sessions run 12:00 PM PT (3:00 PM ET); a few run 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) or 1:00 PM PT (4:00 PM ET) — check the session card. Zoom shows the time in your own timezone when you register.
Do attendees get a discount on exam prep?
Yes — attendees of an exam-prep Office Hours session get an exclusive discount on AATBS exam prep. The exact offer varies by session, and we share it live during the session.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway. We follow up with registrants so you don't miss the next session on that topic, and recordings are shared where the format allows.
How do I register?
Pick a session above and click “Register on Zoom.” Registration is handled securely through Zoom, and you'll get a confirmation with the join link.