The Therapist
The Play Therapist is an adult who intently observes, empathically listens, and encouragingly recognizes not only the child’s play but also the child’s wants, needs, and feelings is also called. . ."_____ '____' "
Being 'with'
This item should not require a child to seek assistance in using . . .
The toys. . .
This researcher was the first to recognize play as a way to learn about children.
Rousseau (1762-1930)
Change this therapists tracking response to be child centered. . .
Child draws a picture and shows it to the therapist looking worried:
Therapist: "Thats a really nice picture you drew, I love it"
Therapist: "You're worried about what how your picture looks, you're not too sure you like it"
OR
Therapist: "You drew a picture and now you're showing me"
Responses are centered around the child thoughts and actions!
Reflect this Non-verbal Behavior :
Sarah paces around the play room touching many toys, but not playing with any.
"You are really curious what is in this room"
"You're not sure what to do in here"
____________________ is more important than what the therapist knows about the child. . .
How the therapist feels about the child . . .
If toys are children "words". . .then play is childrens' "_________"
Language
Play Therapy developed from this researchers efforts to combine psychoanalytic therapy to children.
Kanner (1957)
The three central constructs of Child-centered.
Person, Phenomenal field, self
__________ style of therapy makes no effort to control or change the child and is based on the belief that a child behavior is caused by their need for self-realization.
Non-directive play
"A child will not change until a child is free not to change" . . . describes what self concept for therapists?
Therapist Self-Acceptance
A dart gun, Bobo doll, toy soldier and rubber knife are all in this category of toys. . .
Acting-out OR Aggressive-release
This researcher used play to encourage children to express feelings such as fantasies, defenses and anxieties.
Melanie Klein (1955)
When you focus on the __________, you lose sight of the child
Problem
TRUE OR FALSE
The therapist can be actively involved with the child even without playing
TRUE
A child may not always want a playmate. The attitude of therapist is more important to the child.
'Relaxed Comfortable', 'Tracking', 'Appeared interest', 'Tone/expression congruent with child's affect' . . . are all categories of this thing developed by the University of North Texas.
Play Therapy Skills Check List
TRUE OR FALSE - Vibrant colors, carpets, windows and small spaces are characteristics of a good play room.
FALSE
Please provide examples of GOOD characteristics ?
(I.e. category bins for toys, a sink, two way mirror, no windows, vinyl floors)
Non-directive and Child-centered Play Therapy derived from this researcher who also wrote 'DIBS In Search Of Self'.
Virginia Axline (1947)
Play Therapy is PROVEN to be beneficial to a child. What are some aspects a child gains from this type of Therapy.
ANY OF THE BELOW
They learn . . .
Self-respect
Express feelings responsibly
Feelings are okay
Take responsibility for self and actions
Creating problem solving
Self-control
Responsibility for choices.
The training of parents to be therapeutic agents for their children using Child-centered Play Therapy skills is this kind of Therapy.
Filial Therapy
This statement is reflecting upon a child's what?
"You are so proud you built that castle!"
Effort!
________ are not needed until they are needed.
Limits
What is the ATP and when was it established ?
Association for Play Therapy - 1982
Name 3 Qualities of child centered therapeutic responses.
Brief
Interactive
Help child move on
Reflect non-verbals (tracking)
Reflect content
Reflect feeling
Build Self-esteem
Match childs level of affect
Avoid asking questions
Facilitate decision making
Personalized responses
No labeling toys
Do not praise
Non evaluative
These are all the steps to Limit Setting and its model nickname ?
What are:
ACT Model
1. Acknowledge (feelings or behaviors)
2. Communicate the limit
3. Target alternatives