Reality Therapy/Choice Theory Flashcards
Symptoms are a result of …
the choices we make
Focus of therapy is on _____, not on _____.
present; symptoms
Says that we often mistakenly choose _____ in our best attempt to meet our needs.
misery
What is the underlying problem for most clients?
unsatisfying relationships
All we can give another person is _____.
information
Every _____ is our best attempt to get what we wan to satisfy our needs.
total behavior
T/F: Counselor does not listen to complaining, blaming, and criticizing from clients… see these actions as waste of time.
True
T/F: Counselor teaches client choice theory so clients can identify which of their needs are unmet and try to satisfy them.
True.
Based on 5 concepts:
- basic needs
- internal control
- choice
- quality world
- total behavior
What are the basic human needs? (5)
belonging power freedom fun survival
What are the 4 parts of total behavior?
acting
thinking
feeling
physiology
What affects our feelings and physiology?
our behaviors
What are the components of the WDEP system?
Wants - what do you want to be and do?
Doing and Direction - what are you doing? Where do you want to go?
Evaluation - does your present behavior have a reasonable chance of getting you what you want?
Planning - SAMIC
What are the components of SAMIC planning?
simple attainable measureable immediate controlled
What are strengths of Reality Therapy?
- Clients less likely to display resistance
- Underlying principles are universal.
- Short-term focus
- Accentuates taking responsibility.
- Effective with reluctant/resistant individuals and adolescents/young adults
