SB-RPT School-Based Registered Play Therapist

Which credential does the SB-RPT specifically require a candidate to hold before applying?

• AAny mental health license accepted by APT
• BActive state school counselor or school psychologist license/certificate
• CLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• DRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

How many hours of APT-approved play therapy instruction are required for the SB-RPT?

• A60 hours
• B100 hours
• C150 hours
• D250 hours

Who authored the eight basic principles that form the core of non-directive, child-centered play therapy?

• AVirginia Axline
• BCarl Rogers
• CGarry Landreth
• DCharles Schaefer

In a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), where does small-group play therapy for students with social-emotional concerns most commonly fit?

• ATier 1 — universal classroom-wide prevention
• BTier 2 — targeted small-group supports
• CTier 3 — intensive individualized intervention only
• DMTSS does not apply to mental health services

Which federal law governs the privacy of student education records, including most school counseling notes?

• AHIPAA
• BFERPA
• CIDEA
• DSection 504

Which of the following is NOT one of the CASEL 5 core competencies of Social-Emotional Learning?

• ASelf-awareness
• BSelf-management
• CAcademic achievement
• DResponsible decision-making

Which professional framework guides the practice of school counselors in the United States?

• ANASP 2020 Professional Standards
• BASCA National Model
• CAPA Ethics Code
• DNASW Code of Ethics

A student qualifies for special education services under IDEA based on which of the following criteria?

• AAny diagnosed mental health condition
• BMeeting one of 13 disability categories AND needing specially designed instruction
• CParent request alone
• DFailing to achieve passing grades

Which acronym refers to the 'least restrictive environment' principle under IDEA?

• AFAPE
• BLRE
• CIEP
• DSLD

Which document articulates a plan of accommodations for a student with a disability who does NOT require specially designed instruction?

• AIEP
• B504 Plan
• CBehavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
• DIDEA Evaluation Report

Which of the following is one of Axline's 8 basic principles of play therapy?

• AInterpret every symbol the child produces
• BEstablish a feeling of permissiveness in the relationship
• CGive the child homework assignments each session
• DRequire the parent to be present during all sessions

Who developed Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) as a structured application of person-centered principles?

• AAnna Freud
• BMelanie Klein
• CVirginia Axline/Garry Landreth
• DEliana Gil

Which researcher is most associated with publishing CCPT outcome studies conducted specifically in schools?

• ADee Ray
• BBruce Perry
• CDan Siegel
• DJohn Gottman

Which play therapy model is explicitly designed to train parents as therapeutic agents for their own children?

• ACPRT (Child-Parent Relationship Therapy)
• BAdlerian Play Therapy
• CCBPT (Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy)
• DTheraplay

Who developed Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT)?

• ASusan Knell
• BAaron Beck
• CTerry Kottman
• DViolet Oaklander

In the ASCA National Model, what does the acronym 'ASCA' stand for?

• AAmerican School Counselor Association
• BAssociation of School Child Advocates
• CAccredited School Counselor Academy
• DAmerican Society of Counseling Advisors

NASP 2020 Professional Standards apply to which professional group?

• ASchool social workers
• BSchool psychologists
• CSchool counselors
• DBoard Certified Behavior Analysts

Which of the following best describes 'mandated reporting' in a school setting?

• AReporting every behavioral incident to the principal
• BLegally reporting reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to CPS/DCFS
• CFiling weekly progress notes with state officials
• DVoluntarily alerting parents about concerns

Which of the following is a common brief-screening tool for suicide risk used in schools?

• APHQ-9 full diagnostic interview
• BAsk Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ)
• CMMPI-2
• DCBCL

ACEs stands for what in the trauma-informed schools literature?

• AAcademic Compliance Expectations
• BAdverse Childhood Experiences
• CAccelerated Classroom Engagement Strategies
• DAdolescent Cognitive Evaluation Scale

Which crisis response model was developed by NASP for school-based crisis teams?

• APREPaRE
• BCISM
• CPFA
• DSAMHSA TIP-57

Selective mutism is most accurately classified in the DSM-5-TR as:

• AA communication disorder
• BAn anxiety disorder
• CA neurodevelopmental disorder
• DA disruptive behavior disorder

A school-based play therapist keeps a portable cart of toys and materials because she has no dedicated room. This is an example of:

• APlay therapy malpractice
• BCart-based play therapy — a common adaptation for school settings
• CGroup play therapy
• DSand tray therapy

Which of the following is typically considered a realistic session count for play therapy in a school setting?

• A1 session
• B6-12 sessions
• C50-75 sessions
• DUnlimited years of therapy

Bullying victimization frequently shows up in the playroom as which common theme?

• AThemes of power, rescue, and vulnerability
• BThemes of academic success
• CRefusal to play at all
• DImproved social skills

Which professional code of ethics most directly governs school counselors?

• AASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
• BAPA Ethics Code
• CNASW Code of Ethics
• DACA Code of Ethics

Which of the following is a hallmark feature of ADHD per DSM-5-TR?

• ASymptoms present only at home
• BSymptoms present in two or more settings (e.g., home AND school) with onset before age 12
• CSymptoms appear for the first time at age 18
• DSymptoms resolve with one month of effort

Which of the following best describes a '504 Plan' accommodation for a student with ADHD?

• APlacement in a self-contained special education classroom
• BExtended time on tests, preferential seating, and movement breaks
• CAutomatic grade advancement
• DExemption from all state testing

What is the primary goal of Psychological First Aid (PFA) after a school crisis?

• ADiagnose PTSD within 24 hours
• BReduce initial distress and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning
• CConduct critical incident debriefings with every student
• DReplace long-term therapy

How often must an SB-RPT credential be renewed with APT?

• AOnce every 5 years
• BAnnually
• CEvery 10 years
• DOnce — it never expires

A school psychologist with an SB-RPT is delivering play therapy to a 2nd grader whose parents are divorcing. Which theoretical orientation most naturally frames the child's 'bids for connection' and 'mistaken goals' during play?

• AAdlerian/Kottman play therapy
• BPsychoanalytic play analysis
• CBehavior modification
• DGestalt play therapy

Schaefer's 20 therapeutic powers of play are organized into four broad categories. Which of the following is one of those categories?

• AFacilitates communication
• BEnhances academic achievement
• CGuarantees symptom remission
• DReplaces psychotropic medication

A student tells a school counselor 'just between us, my stepdad hits me with a belt when I get bad grades.' The counselor's FIRST obligation is to:

• AKeep the information confidential to preserve rapport
• BFile a report with the state child protection agency (CPS/DCFS)
• CAsk the student to bring physical evidence first
• DWait until the next parent-teacher conference

A 1st-grade student refuses to separate from her parent at drop-off, cries inconsolably for 2 hours daily, and has missed 12 days in a month. Which presenting concern best fits?

• AOppositional Defiant Disorder
• BSeparation Anxiety Disorder / school refusal
• CSpecific learning disability
• DConduct disorder

Which of the following is a KEY difference between FERPA and HIPAA in a school setting?

• AHIPAA always overrides FERPA in schools
• BRecords held by a school that does not bill Medicaid/insurance are typically FERPA record…
• CFERPA and HIPAA are identical in application
• DFERPA only applies to colleges, not K-12

Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), which of the following indicates the HIGHEST acute risk?

• APassive wish to be dead, no plan
• BActive ideation with method, intent, and plan
• CPast ideation 3 years ago, now resolved
• DNo ideation

A school-based play therapist is asked by a teacher 'What specifically did she say in session today?' The BEST response is to:

• AShare a full session summary to keep the teacher informed
• BRefuse with no explanation
• CProvide general consultation focused on classroom strategies without disclosing confident…
• DTell the teacher only non-identifying highlights

Blanco & Ray's (2011) CCPT-in-schools research primarily supports which outcome?

• AReduction in teacher salary costs
• BImprovement in academic achievement among at-risk 1st graders
• CIncrease in standardized test-cheating incidents
• DHigher rates of school expulsion

In CCPT, which of the following is an example of appropriate limit-setting using the 'ACT' model?

• A'I see you're really angry. The bobo can be hit, but I'm not for hitting. You could hit t…
• B'Stop that right now or you're going to the principal's office.'
• C'If you do that again, I'll tell your parents.'
• D'We don't do that in therapy.'

Which of the following statements about confidentiality for minors in schools is MOST accurate?

• AMinors have the same legal confidentiality rights as adults in all states
• BParents typically hold the legal privilege for minor students, but many states allow mino…
• CA school counselor never needs parental consent to begin counseling
• DConfidentiality cannot be limited for any reason

In a small group play therapy intervention for children of divorce, which structure is MOST consistent with evidence-based school-based practice?

• AOpen-ended drop-in group with 20 students
• BClosed, small group of 4-6 same-age peers over 6-10 sessions
• CCoed group of K-12 students
• D1-session psychoeducational presentation

A trauma-informed school approach is MOST aligned with which of the following?

• AZero-tolerance discipline
• BSAMHSA's 6 key principles (safety; trustworthiness; peer support; collaboration; empowerm…
• CBehavior charts that public-shame students
• DElimination of all consequences

When selecting toys for a school cart-based play therapy kit, the CCPT rationale for including aggressive release toys (e.g., bop bag substitute) is to:

• AEncourage aggression
• BProvide a safe symbolic channel for the expression of anger and powerlessness
• CFulfill a district behavior mandate
• DReplace classroom discipline

A non-binary 7th grader asks the school counselor to use they/them pronouns at school but not to tell their parents, who are 'not supportive.' The counselor should FIRST:

• AImmediately inform the parents
• BConsult district policy and state law, consider confidentiality limits, and collaborate w…
• CRefuse to use the pronouns
• DRefer the student out and terminate

Play-based assessment in schools differs from norm-referenced psychological testing because play-based assessment primarily:

• AProduces standardized IQ scores
• BProvides observational, developmental, and relational data about the child in context
• CDetermines IDEA eligibility by itself
• DSubstitutes for parent interview

A kindergarten student witnessed domestic violence and is now showing hypervigilance, regression, and difficulty separating. Which play therapy approach has the STRONGEST trauma-specific evidence base for this presentation in schools?

• APurely psychoanalytic play analysis
• BTF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT) integrated with developmentally appropriate play techniques (…
• CPunishment-based behavior modification
• DWaiting and doing nothing

Which of the following is the BEST example of using play therapy within a Tier 3 MTSS response?

• ADelivering a classroom SEL lesson on emotions
• BRunning a lunchtime friendship group
• CProviding individual, intensive CCPT 2x/week for a student with significant trauma histor…
• DSending a school-wide newsletter