Reality Therapy

Question 1

Reality Therapy Theory of Change

Answer 1

Identifying and meeting needs and developing satisfying interpersonal relationships.

Question 2

Reality Therapy Role of Therapist

Answer 2

Create nurturing relationship with Client. Supportive non-judgmental, patient coach.

Question 3

Reality Therapy- Based on Choice Theory

Answer 3

Each of us has ability to choose and are responsible for our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physiological states.

Question 4

Reality Therapy 5 Needs

Answer 4

Love/belonging, Power/Achievement, Freedom, Fun/Relaxation, and Survival.

Question 5

Reality Therapy 3 Main Interventions

Answer 5

1. Focus on where clients have present Choices.
2. Teach Self-Evaluation
3. Use Humor.

Question 6

Reality Therapy Beginning Phase

Answer 6

Create Therapeutic Environment (supportive and challenging; Ask Clients what they want from therapy, discuss direction of their lives, define wants of client.

Question 7

Reality Therapy Middle Phase

Answer 7

Explore Choices client is making in current relationships, identify other possible choices, encourage client to focus on what they can control, formulate action plan to change.

Question 8

Reality Therapy End Phase

Answer 8

Review what client’s learned, plan for behavior maintenance.