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Assignment:
1. In the case of Caleb:
- After reading Caleb's case, describe Caleb and his presenting issue. (Ch 7)
- Describe how the play therapist addressed Caleb's presenting issue.
- How did the play therapist create differences with Caleb?
2. In the case of Caleb, how does a play therapist achieve "being with" the child?
3. Explain the personality characteristics used by the play therapist to help children grow and develop in positive ways.
- Objective and flexible
- Non judgmental
- Open-minded
- Persistently patient
- Hight tolerance for ambiguity
4. (Cont.) Explain the personality characteristics used by the play therapist to help children grow and develop in positive ways.
- Future-minded
- Personal courage
- Being real, warm and caring, acceptance, and sensitive understanding
- Personally secure
- Sense of humor
5. Explain the importance of the play therapist having self-understanding.
6. Explain the importance of the play therapist having self-acceptance.
7. What does it mean to be a play therapist?
8. In the case of Ryan:
- Describe Ryan and his presenting problem.
- Describe the perspective of the play therapist in addressing Ryan's issue.
9. Explain the relationship with Ryan described by the play therapist.
10. How might you create differences with a child like Ryan?
11. How does supervised practice facilitate self-insight? (Ch 8)
From the Textbook Play Therapy The Art of the Relationship, 4th edition, by Garry L. Landreth.