What is the direct approach? How might this be applied? - Answer-In the direct approach, the therapist expressly tells children that it is up to them to execute the behavior or make the choice without assistance
What is the definition Kottman (2011) gives for returning responsibility to the chil...
Play Therapy Exam 3 Questions and
Answers
What is the direct approach? How might this be applied? - Answer-In the direct approach, the
therapist expressly tells children that it is up to them to execute the behavior or make the choice
without assistance
What is the definition Kottman (2011) gives for returning responsibility to the child (p. 163)? -
Answer-Letting the child know, either directly or indirectly, that the play therapist believes that
they have capacity for successfully executing the behavior or making the decision in question.
What are the four goals outlined for returning responsibility to the child? - Answer-
When has responsibility "successfully" been returned to the child? What three things should it
lead to? What is not considered "success" in this regard? - Answer-a. The child should feel
empowered
b. That they feel that they could be successful
c. Promote problem solving skills
d. Trying something they would normally not attempt
What are the four versions of the indirect approach? - Answer-a. Using the child's metaphors
b. Using minimal encouragers
c. Restating content, reflecting feeling, or tracking
d. Applying the whisper technique
What are the two categories of returning responsibility? - Answer-a. Direct approach
b. Indirect approach
What are four situations when it may not be appropriate to return responsibility to the child? -
Answer-a. The therapist believes that the child is not capable of taking responsibility for the
behavior
b. The child is engaging in regressive behavior and the therapist believes that this behavior is
appropriate for that particular child.
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