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
What are limitations of Reality Therapy?
Some clients are reluctant to verbally express what they need.
Trouble with viewing all psychological disorders as behavioral choices.
Danger for therapist of imposing his/her personal views on clients by deciding for them what constitutes responsible behavior.
Started by who?
Spread by whom?
William Glasser
Robert E. Wubbolding
What is our primary need?
love and belonging
