Question 1

The evidence for the effectiveness of CCPT for decreasing externalizing behavior (e.g., abnormal levels of aggression and rule breaking) has been made clear showing the impact of CCPT in helping children referred for disruptive or externalizing behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have provided evidence of the effectiveness of CCPT in reducing externalizing behavior in children with disruptive behavior disorders.

Question 2

CCPT is evidenced as effective for:

Accepted Answer

CCPT is evidenced as effective for a range of concerns from developmental issues to trauma and adverse childhood experiences. The training protocol has been developed to address a wide range of concerns and is supported by research studies that demonstrate its effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health concerns.

Question 3

There is a case to be made for CCPT as a potentially universal intervention for children because:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed provide evidence for why CCPT has the potential to be a universal intervention for children. Its strong research base and wide application support its effectiveness for a diverse range of children. Recent findings in neuroscience suggest that CCPT aligns with our understanding of how the brain works and how children learn. Additionally, CCPT has been found to be culturally sensitive and adaptable, making it a viable option for use across different cultural populations.

Question 4

CCPT promotes polyvagal safety or ventral vagus activity among child clients because:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed promote polyvagal safety or ventral vagus activity among child clients in CCPT. Empathy and unconditional positive regard communicate safety and trustworthiness to the child, while setting limits within empathy and unconditional positive regard provides structure and a sense of safety for the child. Additionally, not allowing a child to intentionally hurt themselves or others creates a physically safe environment. All of these elements work together to promote polyvagal safety and ventral vagus activity in child clients.

Question 5

The literature regarding the cultural sensitivity of CCPT notes the importance of play as a most culturally open mode of communication; yet even more than the power of play, the authors emphasize the overarching quality of unconditional positive regard as enabling the adaptability of CCPT (and the experience of acceptance by each child) as key to the cultural sensitivity and effectiveness of CCPT.

Accepted Answer

The literature highlights the importance of play as a culturally open mode of communication, but ultimately emphasizes that the unconditional positive regard in CCPT is essential for its effectiveness and adaptability to various cultural contexts.

Question 6

While play is important in brain development, in terms of interventions for young children who have experienced pre-verbal trauma it is better to intervene later in life when they are able to talk.

Accepted Answer

While play is important in brain development, for children who have experienced pre-verbal trauma, play therapy can be a helpful intervention. Play therapy allows children to express themselves non-verbally through play, giving them a safe space to explore their feelings and experiences. However, it is also important to intervene later in life when they are able to talk and process their experiences verbally with a therapist.

Question 7

From the perspective of the interpersonal neurobiology framework, Siegel (2019) proposes that well-being arises from:

Accepted Answer

According to Siegel's interpersonal neurobiology framework, well-being arises from the combination of presence, attunement, resonance, and trust. Therefore, all of the above choices are the best options.

Question 8

Responding with deep empathy is the most natural thing to do and so always feels quite natural in CCPT.

Accepted Answer

While deep empathy is a core component of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), it doesn't always feel natural for therapists, especially beginners, to respond with deep empathy. It often requires practice and development of specific skills to respond empathetically in a way that feels genuine and effective.

Question 9

Which of the following can be considered to be among the benefits of unconditional positive regard in CCPT?

Accepted Answer

All of the options A-D can be considered benefits of using unconditional positive regard in CCPT.

Question 10

Fortunately, especially for the authors, the need for genuineness in therapeutic relationships does not mean that therapists must always operate with the level of focus and attention balanced with self-awareness needed in sessions.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that therapists do not always need to operate with the same level of focus and attention in therapeutic relationships as they do in sessions.

Quiz 2: Research and Literature Supporting Ccpt; The Ideal Therapist Qualities