RPT Play Therapy Theories & Techniques 5

Question 1

The concept of 'therapeutic powers of play' as described by Charles Schaefer refers to:

Accepted Answer

The specific change agents inherent in play that produce therapeutic outcomes

Answer

Schaefer identified over 20 therapeutic powers of play — core change agents such as self-expression, direct teaching, and stress inoculation.

Question 2

When integrating mindfulness into play therapy, a therapist might MOST appropriately use:

Accepted Answer

Sensory-based play activities that anchor the child in present-moment awareness

Answer

Mindfulness-integrated play therapy uses sensory play, breathing games, and body-awareness activities to cultivate present-moment attention.

Question 3

Group play therapy is CONTRAINDICATED for children who:

Accepted Answer

Are severely aggressive and likely to harm other group members

Answer

Severe aggression is a primary contraindication for group play therapy because it poses safety risks to other children and disrupts the therapeutic environment.

Question 4

The 'use of self' in play therapy refers to the therapist's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Employ their own authentic responses and presence as a therapeutic tool

Answer

The therapeutic use of self involves the play therapist intentionally using their own personality, responses, and presence to facilitate the child's growth.

Question 5

Which play therapy approach MOST directly incorporates neuroscience principles such as bottom-up processing and the role of the subcortical brain in trauma?

Accepted Answer

Synergetic play therapy

Answer

Synergetic play therapy (Norton) explicitly integrates neuroscience, focusing on bottom-up nervous system regulation before cognitive processing.

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

(RPT) Registered Play Therapist Practice Test

RPT Play Therapy Theories & Techniques 5