RPT-S Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

What does the RPT-S credential stand for?

• ARegistered Play Therapist - Specialist
• BRegistered Play Therapist - Supervisor
• CRecognized Play Therapy Supervisor
• DRegistered Pediatric Therapy Supervisor

Who developed the Discrimination Model of clinical supervision?

• AStoltenberg and McNeill
• BJanine Bernard
• CElizabeth Holloway
• DDee Ray

What are the three supervisor roles in Bernard's Discrimination Model?

• ATeacher, counselor, consultant
• BMentor, evaluator, gatekeeper
• CExpert, collaborator, friend
• DDirector, supporter, challenger

How many developmental levels are in the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM)?

• ATwo levels
• BThree levels plus integration (3i)
• CFour levels
• DFive levels

What is 'parallel process' in clinical supervision?

• AWhen supervisor and supervisee work on the same case simultaneously
• BWhen dynamics from the supervisee-client relationship are unconsciously reenacted in the…
• CA scheduling approach where supervision occurs at the same time each week
• DWhen two supervisors work with one supervisee

What is the primary purpose of a supervisory contract?

• ATo establish fees only
• BTo clarify expectations, goals, methods, evaluation, and confidentiality limits of superv…
• CTo document all sessions for the state board
• DTo transfer liability from supervisor to supervisee

What is vicarious liability in clinical supervision?

• AThe supervisor's legal responsibility for the clinical actions of the supervisee
• BThe supervisee's responsibility to the client
• CProfessional liability insurance for supervisors
• DA type of malpractice unique to group supervision

Which of the following best describes a 'dual relationship' in supervision?

• AA supervisor having two supervisees at the same time
• BA supervisor also serving as the supervisee's therapist, employer's romantic partner, or…
• CTriadic supervision (one supervisor with two supervisees)
• DSupervising across two different license types

What is the 'A' in the A-C-T limit-setting model used in play therapy?

• AAssess
• BAcknowledge the feeling
• CAbandon the limit
• DAgree with the child

How often must RPT-S credentials be renewed?

• AAnnually by March 31
• BEvery 3 years
• CEvery 5 years
• DEvery 2 years

How many clock hours of clinical supervision training does APT require for RPT-S?

• A12 hours
• B24 hours
• C40 hours
• D60 hours

What is 'formative' evaluation in supervision?

• AA final judgment at the end of supervision
• BOngoing feedback that guides supervisee development throughout the supervisory period
• CEvaluation by a licensing board
• DSelf-evaluation only, without supervisor input

What does the 'T' in the A-C-T limit-setting model represent?

• AThreaten consequences
• BTarget an acceptable alternative
• CTell the parent
• DTime out

Which supervision modality involves one supervisor working with two supervisees simultaneously?

• AIndividual supervision
• BTriadic supervision
• CGroup supervision
• DPeer supervision

What is the primary gatekeeping function of a clinical supervisor?

• ASetting appointment schedules
• BProtecting the public by ensuring only competent supervisees advance to licensure
• CCollecting fees
• DTeaching theory

What does 'PSYPACT' refer to in cross-state supervision?

• AAn interstate compact allowing licensed psychologists to practice telehealth across membe…
• BAn APT credential for supervisors
• CA play therapy treatment manual
• DA federal ethics code

How many years of post-independent-licensure clinical experience does APT require for RPT-S?

• A1 year
• B2 years
• C3 years
• D5 years

What is 'reflective supervision'?

• ASupervision conducted in front of a one-way mirror
• BA relationship-based approach emphasizing reflection, collaboration, and regularity, comm…
• CSelf-supervision using video
• DSupervision by reflection of another supervisor's style

Which of the following is NOT required for the RPT-S credential?

• ACurrent RPT credential
• B24 hours of clinical supervision training
• CPassing a proctored national exam
• D3,000 post-license clinical hours

Does holding the RPT-S credential automatically qualify a supervisor to supervise for state licensure?

• AYes, RPT-S satisfies all state supervisor requirements
• BNo, RPT-S is separate from state supervisor approval, which varies by state and license t…
• CYes, in all 50 states
• DOnly in states where APT has a chapter

In Bernard's Discrimination Model, the 'conceptualization' focus refers to what aspect of the supervisee's work?

• AThe supervisee's personal reactions to the client
• BThe supervisee's ability to understand case dynamics, apply theory, and form clinical hyp…
• CThe specific techniques the supervisee uses in session
• DThe supervisee's paperwork and documentation skills

A supervisee at IDM Level 1 typically displays which characteristics?

• AHigh autonomy, stable motivation, advanced self-awareness
• BHigh motivation but high anxiety, dependence on supervisor, limited self-awareness
• CFluctuating motivation with 'dependency-autonomy conflict' and increased emotional reacti…
• DIntegration across domains with a personalized style

A Level 2 IDM supervisee shows 'dependency-autonomy conflict.' The best supervisor response is to:

• AReassert full authority and reduce supervisee autonomy
• BBalance support with challenge, providing more autonomy in strong areas while maintaining…
• CDismiss the supervisee from the training program
• DRefer the supervisee to personal therapy

In Holloway's Systems Approach to Supervision (SAS), the core factor is:

• ADevelopmental level
• BThe supervisory relationship
• CTheoretical orientation
• DThe supervisee's personality

Which of the following best distinguishes supervision from consultation?

• ASupervision is always paid; consultation is always free
• BSupervision involves evaluative authority, vicarious liability, and gatekeeping; consulta…
• CConsultation requires a written contract; supervision does not
• DSupervision happens in person; consultation is remote

What is 'isomorphism' in clinical supervision?

• AIdentical case notes across supervisees
• BThe replication of patterns across hierarchical levels - client-therapist, therapist-supe…
• CA statistical concept unrelated to supervision
• DSupervising two cases of the same diagnosis

Informed consent in supervision operates at multiple levels. Which best captures this?

• AOnly client consent is required
• BOnly supervisee consent is required
• CClient consent (to receive services from supervisee and for case review), supervisee cons…
• DInformed consent is not required in supervision

The Supervisee Levels Questionnaire-Revised (SLQ-R) is designed to measure:

• ASupervisor competence
• BSupervisee developmental level consistent with the IDM framework
• CClient outcomes
• DInstitutional supervision quality

When a supervisee shows persistent boundary issues with child clients, the supervisor's FIRST action should be:

• AImmediately terminate supervision
• BDirectly discuss the pattern, document observations, and create a remediation plan with m…
• CContact the state licensing board
• DTell other supervisors about the supervisee

A supervisor discovers their supervisee has not followed through on informed consent procedures with a child client's parents. The most appropriate response is:

• AIgnore it since the supervisee will learn over time
• BAddress it immediately - informed consent is a legal/ethical requirement and the supervis…
• CSubmit a complaint to APT
• DHave the supervisee call every past client

In group supervision, the supervisor notices one supervisee rarely speaks while another dominates. The best response is to:

• AAllow the group to self-regulate
• BStructurally intervene - set norms, use round-robin formats, and invite the quiet supervi…
• CRemove the quiet supervisee from the group
• DPrivately reprimand the dominant supervisee

'Bug-in-the-ear' supervision refers to:

• ACovert recording of sessions
• BLive supervision in which the supervisor provides in-the-moment coaching via an earpiece…
• CVideo review after the fact
• DPeer whispers in group supervision

A licensed counselor in State A wants to provide telesupervision to a licensed counselor in State B. The governing authority is:

• AOnly State A's licensing law
• BThe state where the SUPERVISEE practices, plus any applicable compact (e.g., Counseling C…
• CFederal law only
• DAPT rules supersede state law

Video review in supervision is most valuable for:

• ADemonstrating the supervisor's skill
• BProviding direct observation of supervisee technique, non-verbal behavior, and moment-to-…
• CCreating content for teaching conferences
• DProving compliance with billing

A play therapy supervisee expresses discomfort with a child client's aggressive play. The best supervisor intervention, from Bernard's Discrimination Model, is:

• ATeacher role, intervention focus - teach techniques for managing aggressive play
• BCounselor role, personalization focus - explore the supervisee's emotional reaction to th…
• CConsultant role, conceptualization focus - collaboratively hypothesize the meaning of the…
• DIt depends: the role should be chosen based on what the supervisee most needs

When supervising a trauma-focused play therapist, the supervisor should PRIMARILY attend to:

• AOnly the clinical technique
• BVicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and the supervisee's self-care alongside clinical a…
• CWhether the supervisee reports enjoying the work
• DThe parent's satisfaction

The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) measures:

• ASupervisor competence
• BCompassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress
• CClient satisfaction
• DSupervisee theoretical orientation

A supervisee is consistently late submitting case notes, missing court-required deadlines. The supervisor's ethical obligation is to:

• ACover for the supervisee to avoid problems
• BDocument the pattern, address it directly with the supervisee, and create a written remed…
• CTerminate supervision immediately
• DLet the court system handle it

The APT Code of Ethics requires supervisors to:

• AOnly supervise play therapists who share their theoretical orientation
• BEnsure supervisees are competent in play therapy, maintain ethical boundaries, protect cl…
• CReport supervisees to APT every quarter
• DSupervise only within their state

A supervisor discovers their supervisee has engaged in a romantic relationship with a former client (terminated 6 months ago). The supervisor's FIRST obligation is to:

• AIgnore it since the client is 'former'
• BConsult the applicable ethics codes and state licensure laws, document, address the behav…
• CImmediately report to APT and state board without further review
• DAsk the supervisee to end the relationship quietly

Culturally responsive supervision requires the supervisor to:

• AAvoid discussing culture to prevent discomfort
• BActively examine their own cultural identity and privilege, attend to power dynamics, add…
• CMatch every supervisee with a supervisor of the same cultural background
• DOnly address culture when the client brings it up

What is a 'microaggression' in supervision?

• AA minor disagreement between supervisor and supervisee
• BBrief, often unintentional verbal/behavioral/environmental indignities communicating host…
• CA small clinical error
• DAn explicit act of discrimination

When a play therapy supervisee is conceptualizing a case, the supervisor should MOST support them to:

• AApply only the supervisor's preferred theory
• BSelect and apply a play therapy approach that matches the child's developmental level, pr…
• CUse whatever feels right in the moment without theoretical grounding
• DConsult DSM-5-TR criteria only

Which play therapy supervision model was specifically developed for play therapy and emphasizes integration of self, theory, and relationship?

• ABernard's Discrimination Model
• BThe Integrated Developmental Model (IDM)
• CPlay Therapy Supervision Model (Powell-Kottman, sometimes called PT-ss)
• DHolloway's SAS

In supervising a supervisee using Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), the supervisor should emphasize:

• ADirective intervention only
• BThe supervisee's ability to convey the 8 therapeutic responses, allow the child to lead,…
• CParent-directed strategies primarily
• DCBT protocols

A supervisee's countertransference with a child client is best addressed in supervision by:

• AConducting therapy with the supervisee
• BAcknowledging the reaction, exploring its meaning in the context of the clinical work, an…
• CIgnoring it
• DDocumenting it and reporting to APT

A supervisor notices they have strong positive feelings toward a supervisee that feel inappropriate. The ethical response is to:

• AAssume the feelings are harmless and continue as usual
• BSeek their own consultation/supervision-of-supervision, monitor their reactions, and if u…
• CAct on the feelings if the supervisee reciprocates
• DAvoid the supervisee until the feelings fade