Deck 12: Typical Problems in Play Therapy and What to Do If

Question 1

When a child is silent during play therapy, the therapist should

A) allow the child to provide direction for the session.
B) ask the child, "Do you know why you are here?"
C) gently encourage the child to talk.
D) identify why the child is resisting being verbal.
E) respond to everything a child does.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A child may bring a toy to the playroom if it

A) approximates the toys that would normally be selected for the playroom.
B) is a transitional object for the child.
C) is a video game.
D) is the child's favorite toy.
E) Children may never bring toys into the playroom.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If a child tells a therapist that she talks weird, the therapist should

A) accept the statement.
B) change the way he or she talks.
C) parrot the child.
D) speak more rapidly.
E) speak more slowly.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

If a child wants to sit in the therapist's lap, the therapist should

A) hug the child instead.
B) identify the motive behind the request.
C) let the child sit on his or her lap.
D) stand up so the child can't sit on his or her lap.
E) tell the child it's not appropriate to sit on his or her lap.

Question 5

If a child comes to group with a full can of soda to drink, the therapist should

A) ask him or her to finish drinking it before entering the playroom.
B) ask him or her to leave it in the waiting room with his father until the session is over.
C) ask him or her to never bring soda to the play therapy sessions again.
D) ask the parent not to let him or her drink soda before sessions because he or she will have to make frequent trips to the bathroom.
E) let him or her bring it into the playroom.

Question 6

If a play therapist cannot keep an appointment with a child, he or she should

A) ask the child to write him or her a letter while he or she is gone.
B) explain to the child in great detail why he or she will be unavailable.
C) only contact the parent so they can reschedule.
D) tell the child at the beginning of the previous session.
E) tell the child at the end of the previous session.

Question 7

If a child is stealing a toy from the playroom, the therapist should ask, "Have you forgotten anything?" before he or she leaves.

Question 8

Play therapists should prolong sessions if the child doesn't want to leave yet.

Question 9

Therapists who make decisions for children are in danger of fostering dependency.

Question 10

To be responsive, a therapist should answer every questions a child asks.

Question 11

When a child asks a therapist if he or she thinks the child's picture is pretty, the best response a therapist can give is, "You're wondering if I think your picture is pretty?"

Question 12

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child is silent.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 13

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child brings toys to the playroom.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 14

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child is overly dependent.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 15

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child persists in seeking praise.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 16

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child says you talk weird.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 17

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child plays a guessing game.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 18

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child asks for expressions of affection.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 19

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child wants to sit in the therapist's lap.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 20

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child tries to steal a toy.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting

Question 21

Match the therapeutic response with the situation that might occur during play therapy
-The child refuses to leave the playroom.

A) I'm trying to let you know I'm interested in you and what you're doing
B) I see you brought something with you to take to the playroom
C) Looks like you are wondering what I might think about your spilling sand on the floor
D) That's really a lot of fun for you, but it's time to leave
E) That's something you can decide
F) You are special to me and this is a special time together
G) You can suck on the bottle in the baby bed
H) You have something in mind
I) The car stays here so it will be here for you when you come back
J) What's important is what you think about your painting