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EPPP Monthly Sip n’ Chat – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 🕕 Every 3rd Tuesday | 6PM PST | 7PM MST | 8PM CST | 9PM EST

If you’ve been feeling discouraged, burnt out, or like passing the EPPP just may not happen for you… we want you to hear this story.

Our next EPPP Sip n’ Chat features a speaker whose journey was anything but easy.

As a neurodivergent test taker living with chronic physical illness, she spent 8 years fighting to reach the finish line. She faced repeated setbacks, overwhelming pressure, unexpected life challenges, and moments where giving up would have made complete sense.

But she kept going.

And on her 7th attempt, she finally passed the EPPP.

Today, she’s licensed, working for herself, and exploring exciting new opportunities that once felt completely out of reach.

Her story is a reminder that:✨ Your journey does not have to look traditional✨ Struggling does not mean you are incapable✨ You are not “behind”✨ And it is still possible for you too

Join us for an honest and encouraging conversation about:💛 Navigating the emotional side of the EPPP journey💛 Neurodivergence, chronic illness, and perseverance💛 What helped her keep going after setbacks💛 Finding hope again after feeling defeated💛 Connecting with others who truly understand

We’ll also have our community raffle giveaway 🎁

Whether you’re on your first attempt or feeling exhausted after multiple tries, this space is for you.

Register here: www.CrushThatExam.com/events

🔥 Crush & Connect: Tacos & Trivia
Hosted by Crush That Exam

📅 Saturday, May 16 2026 | 🕓 4–6 PM CST
📍 West Loop Taco Place (details sent after registration)

Take a study break and come connect with fellow pre-licensed clinicians who get it. Join us for a fun afternoon of good tacos, trivia, conversation, and camaraderie at Crush & Connect: Tacos & Trivia — a social networking event designed to help you build community while venting (just a little!) about the EPPP journey.

This isn’t a study session — it’s your chance to laugh, swap stories, and make meaningful connections with others navigating the same path to licensure.

🔥 What to expect:
Chill vibes, great food, and real talk about the EPPP grind

Networking with other emerging psychologists

Encouragement and insights from the Crush That Exam community

Space is limited!
👉 Register here: https://www.crushthatexam.com/crush-connect-events

Last night’s Sip & Chat was something special 🔥

We had the honor of hearing from Dr. Naeema — a Crush That Exam alum who graduated from the program in 2022 — and passed her exam on her 16th attempt. Her testimony? Absolutely powerful.

She didn’t just talk about passing. She talked about persistence, growth, and refusing to quit, even when it would’ve been easier to walk away.

Since graduating and passing, she’s been:
✈️ Traveling
🧠 Growing her assessment private practice
📚 Writing and publishing her book

This is what it looks like when you stay in the game long enough to win.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, stuck, or like “maybe this just isn’t for me”… her story is your reminder that your timeline is still valid.

Drop some love for Dr. Naeema in the comments 💬

And if you want to support her work, check out her book here:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ28RP4M?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_Q2WNVFAR1CV13MYTWY2E&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_Q2WNVFAR1CV13MYTWY2E&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_Q2WNVFAR1CV13MYTWY2E&bestFormat=true&rsd=gmHp5NYnipV6Pgqoyd7i8QrP7bgsfQ9WY4GeyjAKbgzFpPZlmXZ3itdEVbjrDeRQqbIR555wQmb6EFL2Fer5mAy3rw3yOqtLj%2F8QwLmF%2BolP&edk=AQIDAHi1lw%2FM8UbbSMD9ScOOFEmBMHMthHeEhqDaQYPJUAX3jQF%2BZXASYUXuaZ%2FpTV6pJfZ3AAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMFx5mWclVsT7U9n2aAgEQgDuGPHBj6s%2FJm%2FndRF6fkOorniVzZZTZTcQmBQUgkdnduO4F%2FwHk%2FU7ySai9y3iFj%2FuSy%2FWIKAWbD1NsAQ%3D%3D

🎓 The first-ever Exam Crushers Yearbook is here!

This special edition celebrates members of our community who passed their licensing exams and stepped into their next chapter as licensed professionals.

Each name represents perseverance, growth, and the power of not doing this journey alone.

Join us in celebrating these incredible accomplishments! 🎉

2025 Yearbook The Exam Crushers Yearbook celebrates the incredible psychologists and mental health professionals who passed their licensing exams this year. Inside, you'll find words of encouragement, reflections f

🎉 Registration Is Officially OPEN for Our First Beta Tutoring Groups!

We’re excited to pilot our small-group EPPP tutoring sessions—and the first round of beta topics is live! These groups are designed to help you move beyond surface-level familiarity into real exam-level understanding, with live guidance in a supportive, judgment-free space.

📅 Beta Group Schedule (Saturdays):
🧠 Clinical Psychology — Feb 28
📘 Psychopathology (DSM) — March 14
🧪 Physiological Psychology / Psychopharmacology — March 28

👥 Small groups: Max 10 people
💵 Beta price: $35 per session
🎓 Facilitated by CTE alumni tutor

These are test runs, so your experience and feedback will directly shape how we design tutoring groups going forward.

👉 Spots are limited—grab your seat here: https://www.crushthatexam.com/eppp-tutoring

Questions? Drop them in the comments ⬇️

Less than 2 weeks until Crush & Connect™ Meetup hits Illinois and Southern California! 🎉

This event is for PRE-LICENSED psychologists and mental health professionals studying for exams like the EPPP, NCE, LMSW, and more.

💬 What’s it about?

Not studying — but connection, community, and FUN.
✔️ Meet others who are walking this same exam journey
✔️ Take a break from isolation
✔️ Laugh, vibe, and feel seen

🗓️ Join us in Illinois or SoCal:
👉 https://www.crushthatexam.com/crush-connect-events

This day is powered by Crush That Exam, and it’s all about reclaiming joy while we pursue our licenses.

A 2026 study plan that truly works starts with honoring your energy, not forcing your schedule. Give yourself grace on imperfect days and remember that rest isn’t optional — it’s a tool for better thinking. When your mind is calm, focus and retention come naturally.

Ready to stop feeling discouraged? If you're aiming to pass the EPPP, NCE, or any other standardized test, we are your community and your map to success.
Start your journey with us!

www.crushthatexam.com

Crush That Exam helps you master the EPPP, NCE, NCMHCE, and ASWB exams with strategies that work for real students facing real challenges.

Whether you're a future psychologist or counselor, your preparation matters—and so does your mindset. Stay organized, stay focused, and trust that every study session brings you closer to your goal.
Join our free Q&A session today and discover how you can study smarter, feel calmer, and crush that exam.

Visit: www.crushthatexam.com