Practice case
Area 3 · Therapeutic relationshipRead the scenario, then work each section as you would on the exam. When you check a section you see every option's weight and reasoning. A mock exam shows nothing until the end.
Scenario
InayaChildren's mental health centre, Arnprior
You are a Registered Psychotherapist at a children's mental health centre in Arnprior. Inaya Rahman, 7, was referred by her mother, Amina, for angry outbursts since her baby brother was born. Her mother consented to play therapy, and Inaya agreed to 'come and play'.
In the fourth session, losing a board game, Inaya sweeps the pieces off and throws a block at your arm. 'You cheated!'
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About this case
A clinical simulation in the format of the CRPO Registration Examination: 6 sections, 2 Information Gathering and 4 Decision Making, about 15 minutes. Each section unfolds what happens next; every selection is final, and every option is weighted from +3 to -3, as on the exam.
Exam blueprint
It also draws on Area 1 (Initial assessment) and Area 6 (Professional practice).
Competencies it exercises
- 4.5Structure and facilitate the therapeutic process
- 4.2Establish and maintain core conditions for therapy
- 1.1Integrate a theory of human psychological functioning
- 4.1Orient client to therapist's practice
- 2.1Use effective professional communication
- 3.1Comply with legal and professional obligations
From CRPO’s Entry-to-Practice Competency Profile, most exercised first.
Practice standards its reasoning cites
- Standard 5.1Clinical Records
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