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an approach to counseling young children in which the counselor uses toys, art supplies, games and other play media to communicate with clients using the 'language' of children - correct answers What is our textbook author's definition of play therapy? (p. 3) play can be a means for; --establishing rapport with children --help counselors understand kids and their interactions --help children reveal feelings that they may not be able to verbalize --constructively act out bad feelings --allow children to test limits, gain insight about their behavior, and learn about consequences - correct answers Why involve play when counseling children? --Self Expression --Access to the unconscious --Direct and indirect teaching --Abreaction --Stress inoculation --Mastering fears and counterconditioning of negative affect --Catharsis --Positive emotion --Competence and Self Control --Sublimation --Attachment formation --Rapport Building --Moral judgment --Empathy and Perspective taking --Power/Control --Sense of self --Creative Problem Solving --Fantasy Compensation - correct answers What are the powers of play? Be able to describe them. Be able to identify them using a scenario of a child in play therapy. --Like children and treat them with respect --have a sense of humor and willing to laugh at themselves --be playful and fun-loving --be self confident --be open and honest --be flexible --be accepting of others perception of reality --be willing to use play and metaphors to communicate --be comfortable with children --be able to set firm boundaries --be self aware - correct answers 4. What are typical personal qualities/characteristics of play therapists? --can the child tolerate/ form a relationship with an adult? --can the child tolerate/ accept a protective environment? --is play therapy an effective way to address the child's problems? --does the child have the capacity to engage in therapeutic activities? - correct answers 5. What are some suggested questions, related to the child, which help in deciding if play therapy is a good option? --Do I have the skills to work with this child? --Can I effectively treat this child in my current practice setting? --is my current energy level such that I can commit to working with this child? --Have I resolved any personal issues that will interfere with my work with this child? - correct answers what are some questions related to the therapist? Anxiety, depression, developmental delays, fetal alcohol syndrome, aggressive behavior, grief issues, social problems, chronic illness, foster care, homelessness, trauma - correct answers 6. Be able to list some of the main diagnoses with which play therapy has been shown to be effective. children with severe conduct disorder or children who show signs of psychosis - correct answers Play therapy not effective in therapists need to not rely on words in this therapy but instead learn how to use play - correct answers 7. Describe what is meant by "a paradigm shift from talk to play." Quadrant 1- Active Utilization (conscious non-directive) Quadrant 2- Open Discussion and Exploration (Conscious directive) Quadrant 3- nonintrusive responding (Unconscious nondirective) Quadrant 4- Co-Facilitation (Unconscious directive) --2 axes: directive and Consciousness - correct answers 8. Be able to describe the Play Therapy Dimensions Model, and explain the 2 axes and four quadrants. --12 ft by 15 ft --Privacy, washable walls and floors --enough shelves for toys and low shelves --cold water and bathroom close by - correct answers 1. Describe the aspects of an "ideal" playroom. --no/ minimal play materials --wide variety of play materials - correct answers 2. What are the basic two trends in play material selection? --facilitate wide range of emotional and creative expression --engage interests -- encourage verbal and non verbal investigation --provide mastery experiences for success without having to follow certain rules --sturdy and safe --Ethnic/ cultural consideration - correct answers 3. Discuss principles suggested for toy selection. --Family/nurturing (House) --Scary (spiders) --Aggressive (weapons) --Expressive (clay) --Pretend/ Fantasy (Costumes) --Miniatures (Sand) - correct answers Describe the categories of toys - giving examples in each category --explain what PT is --how long the process will take --what the kids should wear --Reports about the session --Confidentiality --therapeutic goals --roles and responsibilities --insurance and health care --professional disclosure statement - correct answers describe what things are important in explaining the play therapy process with parents