Question 1

Telling a child why he or she is in play therapy&#10;A) facilitates behavior change.&#10;B) helps the therapist set treatment goals.&#10;C) identifies a presenting concern.&#10;D) is a necessary process in child-centered play therapy.&#10;E) makes the session problem focused rather than child focused

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Parents should be informed if their child&#10;A) breaks materials in the playroom.&#10;B) complains about the non-custodial parent.&#10;C) paints a disturbing picture.&#10;D) refuses to talk during play therapy sessions.&#10;E) threatens suicide.

Accepted Answer

Threatening suicide is a serious issue and parents should be informed immediately so they can take appropriate action to ensure their child's safety.

Question 3

If a play therapist decides to participate in a child's play, he or she should not&#10;A) do anything the child directs him or her to do.&#10;B) keep the child in the lead.&#10;C) keep the child in view.&#10;D) maintain an adult-therapeutic role.&#10;E) maintain appropriate boundaries.

Accepted Answer

In play therapy, it's crucial for the therapist to maintain appropriate boundaries and an adult-therapeutic role, keeping the child in the lead and in view. However, doing anything the child directs could compromise the therapist's professional boundaries and the therapeutic process.

Question 4

Landreth suggest that a play therapist can consider accepting a gift from a child if&#10;A) he or she doesn't want to disappoint the child.&#10;B) the gift costs less than $20.00.&#10;C) the gift is artwork created by the child.&#10;D) the gift was purchased for the therapist.&#10;E) Play therapists should never accept gifts from the child.

Accepted Answer

Landreth suggests that a play therapist can consider accepting a gift from a child if the gift is artwork created by the child. This is because accepting artwork created by the child can be seen as a form of validation and acceptance of the child's expression and creativity. It is important, however, for the therapist to discuss the gift with the child and explain their perspective on accepting gifts, as well as ensuring that the child is not expecting any form of special treatment in exchange for the gift.

Question 5

If a therapist decides to give a child a memento for the termination of therapy, he or she should give&#10;A) a book.&#10;B) a sticker.&#10;C) something that signifies their time together.&#10;D) something the therapist made for the child.&#10;E) Therapists should not give their clients mementos.

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Question 6

Giving children a happy sticker at the end of each session supports therapeutic growth.

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Question 7

If the therapist is participating in the child's play, he or she should follow all the directions the child gives to let the child lead the session.

Accepted Answer

While it's important for the therapist to engage in the child's play and allow the child to lead, the therapist also needs to maintain therapeutic boundaries and goals, which may sometimes require not following all directions given by the child.

Question 8

It would be ethically appropriate for a play therapist to tell a parent, &#34;Your child is really angry. He spent 15 minutes beating on the Bobo.&#34;

Accepted Answer

A play therapist should maintain confidentiality and use professional discretion when discussing a child's behavior with parents, focusing on general observations and therapeutic goals rather than specific actions that could be misinterpreted.

Question 9

Participating in a child's play automatically impedes the therapeutic process.

Accepted Answer

Participating in a child's play is an important part of play therapy and can facilitate the therapeutic process. Play is how children naturally express themselves and work through their emotions and experiences. By joining in their play, the therapist can build rapport with the child, observe their behavior and emotions, and offer support and guidance.

Question 10

Play therapy can have positive results even if both parents are not involved in the parent consultation process.

Accepted Answer

Play therapy is primarily focused on the child's experience, and while it is beneficial for both parents to be involved in the process, it is not necessary for positive results to occur. The therapist can work with the child individually and provide feedback and strategies for the parents to use at home. However, the involvement of both parents can lead to a more effective and efficient therapeutic process.

Question 11

Play therapists should hang their clients' artwork on the wall of the playroom.

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Question 12

Play therapy sessions should last 45 minutes so children will have 15 minutes to clean the playroom before the next session begins.

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Question 13

The timing of a gift should be considered before a therapist accepts it.

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Question 14

A therapist should display a gift given him or her by a child so the child knows he or she appreciates it.

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Question 15

To be actively involved with the child, play therapists should participate in play when the child requests it.

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