Play Therapy Basic Skills
Playful Supervision
Gurus of Play
Theories of Play Therapy 1
Theories of Play Therapy 2
100

Therapist verbally responds to behaviour of the child by stating what is observed. 


Reflection/Tracking

100

Before beginning play therapy supervision, the supervisor and supervisee should discuss and sign this document. 

Supervision contract

100

She outlined 8 core principles for applying Rogerian person-centered psychotherapy to work with children and laid the foundation for child-centered play therapy

Virginia Axline

100

What model states that people’s social interactions are impacted by their mental understanding of themselves, other people, and relationships.

Psychodynamic Model

100

The core purpose of this theory is to facilitate our ability to self-actualise - the belief that all of us will grow and fulfil our potential.

Person - centered counselling

200

Therapist paraphrases the verbal interaction of the child. 

Reflecting

200
How many hours of supervision do trainee's need

Trainees - one hour of supervision for every six hours of clinical work with children.

200

Who is the founding husband and wife team of PTUK?

Monika and Jeff 

200

This type of therapy / modality is based on Sigmund Freud and looks at how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.

Psychoanalytical model

200

What do we call the gestalt experiment where a client acts and speaks from his own experience?

Empty Chair

300

What is Limit Setting?

Answer can include the following:

Reflecting the child’s intention of feeling, verbalizing a boundary, and providing an appropriate alternative

300

This phenomenon describes how use of play in supervision to develop strengths and resiliency, mirrors the use of play in therapy (two words). 

parallel process

300

Who identified archetypes which symbolise basic human motivations?

Carl Jung

300

What approach is said to be particularly effective in helping individuals to overcome specific problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and grief, or other mental health concerns.

Person Centred Counselling

300

This theory originated in the work of Sigmund Freud. The theory contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality. 

Psychodynamic Model

400

What are the two different approached Play Therapists use?

Directive and non-directive play therapy

400

How many developmental stages are there in supervision?

4

400

Which child and adolescent therapist known for her method of integrating Gestalt Therapy theory in Play Therapy?

Violet Oaklander

400

What would Gestalt Therapy say is keeping you from feeling free and light?

Unfinished business

400

What is the theory that harnesses children’s creativity and imagination to facilitate expression through artistic and dramatic mediums

Gestalt

500

Name any two Play Therapy techniques that a Play Therapist might use in the room?

Can be any of the below:
  • creative visualization
  • storytelling
  • role-playing
  • toy phones
  • puppets, stuffed animals, and masks
  • dolls, action figures
  • arts and crafts
  • water and sand play
  • blocks and construction toys
  • dance and creative movement
  • musical play
500

What are the two main functions of supervision?

educative and supportive

500

Play Therapy dates back as far as 1909 in Europe with the work of Sigmund Freud (1909/1955) and the first documented psychoanalytic therapeutic work focusing on what child case?

Extra info: Freud discovered the child's phobias through observations of his play behaviours and dreams.

Little Hans

500

What type of modality sees the counsellor as not an expert; rather the client is seen as an expert on themselves. 

Person Centred Counselling

500

What therapy is often referred to as talking therapy?

Psychoanalysis

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