Choice Theory/Reality Therapy

Question 1

What are the choice/reality philosophies?

Answer 1

• Based on choice theory, assume we need quality relationships to be happy
• Choice theory explains human nature & how to best achieve satisfying interpersonal relationships

Question 2

What are the choice/reality key concepts?

Answer 2

• Focus on what clients are doing & how to get them to evaluate whether present actions are working for them
• Rejects medical model: transference, the unconscious & dwelling on one’s past

Question 3

What are the choice/reality goals?

Answer 3

• Help ppl become more effective in meeting all psychological needs
• Enable clients to reconnect w/ ppl they chose to put into quality worlds & teach clients choice theory

Question 4

What is the choice/reality therapeutic relationship like?

Answer 4

• Fundamental task: create good relationship w/ client
• Engage clients in evaluation of all relationships w/ respect to what they want & how effective they are in getting this
• Find out what clients want, ask what they are choosing to do, invite them to evaluate present behaviour & help make plans for change

Question 5

What are the choice/reality techniques?

Answer 5

• Active, directive & didactic therapy
• Skillful questioning: central technique
• Various techniques to get clients to evaluate what they are presently doing to see if willing to change
• If clients decide that present behaviour is not effective, develop specific plan for change & make commitment to follow through