Play Therapy Tools Ch. 1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is VanFleet’s Special Time?
Structured, undemanding play where the child leads and parent follows to build attachment.
What are the key rules of Special Time?
Child leads, parent follows, no commands or criticism.
How often is Special Time ideally practiced?
Daily or several times per week for 5-10 minutes.
What is a play genogram?
A family map created using play materials to represent relationships and dynamics.
What is the purpose of a play genogram in therapy?
To visualize family patterns and dynamics symbolically.
What does ‘joining’ mean in Structural Family Therapy?
Therapist actively engaging and building rapport with the family.
What is an enactment?
Family members acting out typical interactions during sessions for therapeutic intervention.
Why is boundary setting important in Structural Family Therapy?
To establish clear but flexible family roles and interactions.
What is the miracle question?
Asking clients to imagine their problem solved overnight to explore desired changes.
What are scaling questions?
Asking clients to rate progress or feelings on a 1-10 scale.
What are exceptions in Solution-Focused Therapy?
Times when the problem did not occur or was less severe.
What does EFT focus on?
Attachment needs and emotional bonding.
What is reframing in EFT?
Viewing behaviors as attempts to meet attachment needs.
What is the goal of restructuring interactions in EFT?
To create new bonding experiences through emotional engagement.
What are parental meta-emotions?
Parents’ awareness and response to their own and their children’s emotions.
Why are meta-emotions important?
They affect children’s emotional development and regulation.
What therapeutic work is done around meta-emotions?
Helping parents recognize and respond constructively to emotions.
