Expressive Play Therapy, Exam 1 (Ch. 1-2 & 4-7) Questions with Complete Solutions
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Course
Child therapy
Institution
Child Therapy
How do you define play therapy, research wise? - Answer-Intrinsically motivated, attention to means, nonliteral/symbolic, free from external rules, requires active engagement
List the reasons why you shouldn't say "bye bye" - Answer->Communicates that parents may be gone for a long time
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Expressive Play Therapy, Exam 1 (Ch. 1-
2 & 4-7) Questions with Complete
Solutions
How do you define play therapy, research wise? - Answer-Intrinsically motivated, attention to
means, nonliteral/symbolic, free from external rules, requires active engagement
List the reasons why you shouldn't say "bye bye" - Answer->Communicates that parents may be
gone for a long time
>There's security in knowing that the family member is just down the hall
Any effort by the therapist to be helpful to children must begin with what? - Answer-
Consideration for the parameters of the relationship to be established with the parent
What is one of the most important things we can do for a child in reference to the parents?
Why? - Answer-Helping the parents to understand the value of play; because it is the
cooperation of the family that brings children to the sessions and interactions with us
What should we know about parents in order to understand their perspective? - Answer-1. May
say inappropriate things to get children to do what they want
2. May manipulate or bribe children
3. May feel embarrassed by their child's behaviors
4. May not understand their child's reluctancy
5. May want to demonstrate their power over their children and want the child to be obediant
and compliant to make them look good
How can we prepare parents for separation? - Answer-1. Discuss your services beforehand and
what steps you'll be taking
2. Reassure them that their visit to your clinic/area is normal
3. Encourage them to allow you to lead the transition
4. Give examples of things to say and justify your reasons
5. Explain that you'll provide time to answer their questions and hear their concerns
, 6. Explain that when you are involved in the play and beginning interactions you need to focus
on the child
How should be handle parents when they are present during their child's therapy session? -
Answer-1. Encourage them to refrain from "doing for" the child
2. Allow the child to choose the activity
3. Explain that it's okay for the child to be messy or rough
4. Ask them permission to let you guide the setting of limits
5. Reassure them that you have experience and expertise
6. Don't involve the parents unless the child asks for it
How can we calm a parent's concerns over their child's actions during therapy? - Answer-1.
Discuss with them that it's okay for the child to be aggressive
2. Explain that being violent communicates anger or frustration
3. Describe mastery play as the way the child makes sense and gains control
You cannot accept another person's weakness until what? - Answer-You are able to accept
your own
When is genuine change possible for a child? - Answer-When the child feels free not to change
Describe a therapist in child therapy - Answer->Is a real person
>Must possess self-understanding
What is more important than what the therapist knows about a child? - Answer-What the
therapist feels about the child
Professionals who utilize play to help children must what? - Answer->Accept the child as they
are
>Have respect for the child's uniqueness
>Possess a sensitivity to the child's feelings
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