Deck 11: Therapeutic Limit Setting

Question 1

"I'm not for pinching" is an example of a

A) conditional limit.
B) consistent limit.
C) limit restatement.
D) minimal limit.
E) total limit.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

"You may pinch me, but you may not hurt me" is an example of a

A) conditional limit.
B) consistent limit.
C) limit restatement.
D) minimal limit.
E) total limit.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate response to a child who wants to leave the playroom early?

A) "I know you want to leave the playroom, but we have 20 more minutes in the playroom, and must stay here until then."
B) "I know you want to leave the playroom, but you have 20 more minutes in the playroom."
C) "I know you want to leave the playroom, but you have 20 more minutes in the playroom, and then it will be time to leave."
D) "I know you want to leave the playroom, but we have 20 more minutes in the playroom, and then it will be time to leave."
E) "I know you want to leave the playroom, but we have 20 minutes in the playroom, so let's wait until then, ok?"

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Therapeutic limits do not need to be set for which of the following behaviors

A) continually leaving the playroom.
B) extremely messy behavior.
C) harmful behavior to the therapist
D) inappropriate displays of affection.
E) taking toys from the playroom.

Question 5

Which of the following represent the three steps in the therapeutic limit-setting process?

A) Acknowledge the child's feelings, communicate the limit, target acceptable alternatives.
B) Communicate the limit, negotiate the child's choice, state final choice.
C) Communicate the limit, target acceptable alternatives, state final choice.
D) Facilitate the process of choice making, keep the focus on the child, react in response to behaviors.
E) Set general limits, communicate the limits, give nonverbal cues.

Question 6

Children should not take toys from the playroom because play therapy is based on an emotional relationship.

Question 7

It is appropriate for a child to remove shoes and socks to play in the sandbox in the playroom.

Question 8

Most play therapy sessions are 45 minutes long leaving 15 minutes between sessions to get the room ready on time for the next child.

Question 9

Permissiveness in the playroom means that "anything goes."

Question 10

The play therapist tells the child what the limits in the playroom are during the first play session.

Question 11

The therapist's objective for setting therapeutic limits is to attempt to stop the child's inappropriate behaviors.

Question 12

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits provide physical and emotional security and safety for children

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 13

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits protect the physical well-being of the therapist and facilitate acceptance of the child

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 14

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits facilitate the development of decision making, self-control, and self-responsibility of children

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 15

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits anchor the session to reality and emphasize the here and now

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 16

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits promote consistency in the playroom environment

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 17

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits preserve the professional, ethical, and socially acceptable relationship

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship

Question 18

Match the seven principles for the rationale for setting therapeutic limits with its corresponding description
-Limits protect the play therapy materials and room

A) Accept the child's need to break the limit, helping the child become aware of his or her behavior
B) Enables the child to express the unacceptable behavior symbolically
C) Facilitate transference of experiences and learning to life outside of the playroom
D) Help children feel secure
E) Prohibit direct aggressive physical acting out on the therapist
F) Provide opportunities for the child to bring him or herself under control
G) Provide structure to the environment and the relationship