Text 4 Chapter 11 and 14 Flashcards
William Glasser’s ______ is best categorized as a form of cognitive behavior therapy
reality therapy
Reality therapy states that the underlying problems of most clients is present involvement in an _______, which is often caused by the client’s inability to connect, get close to others, or have a satisfying relationship with at least one of the significant people in their lives
unsatisfying relationship or lack of a relationship
Total Behavior: all behavior is made up of 4 inseparable but distinct components: ________, ______, ______ and ______.
acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology
Glasser thinks of people as angering, depressing, headaching, etc. because it ________.
makes the person take personal responsibility
A underlying characteristic of reality therapy is that is emphasizes choice and responsibility. Clients are responsible for ______.
for what they do; therefore commitment is part of therapy. If a client fails to carry out their plans, the therapist will challenge the client to accept the reasonable consequence of their behavior
Another underlying characteristic of reality therapy is that it keeps the therapy in the present. Therapists will listen to past successes and good relationships so that ________.
these may be repeated in the present
In reality therapy, the therapists function and role is to:
i. Create a good relationship with clients
ii. Assist the client in dealing with the present
iii. Teach clients how to engage in self-evaluation
iv. Be an advocate for the client and conveys the idea that no matter what happens, there is always hope
Describe the process of reality therapy.
The counseling process begins with establishing a working relationship with clients –> the exploring the clients’ want, needs, and perceptions –> then the clients explore total behavior and make own evaluations concerning his or her behavior –> then the therapist makes action plans that will lead to successful experience and change (commitment to plan and are given homework to change behavior) –> finally, the therapist follows up on how well clients are doing and offer further consultation as needed.
The practice of reality therapy rests on the assumption that a ______ allows clients to begin making life changes.
supportive and challenging environment
Therapy begins with counselors creating a ________, and by using a mildly confrontative, skillful questioning of the client will encourage them to look at what they are doing, and the therapists strive to always have a non-criticizing, non-blaming, non-complaining, caring environment that clients learn to create the satisfying environment that leads to successful relationships. i. The basis for therapeutic intervention to work rests on a fair, firm, friendly, and trusting environment
supportive environment
Clients are able to take much more effective control of their lives through _____.
planning
Procedures that lead to change are based on the assumption that human beings are motivated to change (1) when ______ (2) when_______.
1 when they are convinced that their present behavior is not getting them what they want and
2 when they believe that they can choose other behaviors that will get them close to what they want
What does WDEP stand for?
W = wants and Needs D = direction and doing E = self-evaluation P = planning
The ______ describes key procedures that can be used in practicing reality therapy.
WDEP system
The “D” is the WDEP system stresses _______.
current behavior and is concerned with past events only insofar as they influence how clients are behaving now
The “P” in the WDEP system helps clients ________, and the therapist continually urges the clients to be willing to accept the consequences for their own choices and actions.
identify specific ways to fulfill their wants and needs
When considering the multicultural perspective of reality therapy, some clients may feel that __________.
they have no choice over their own circumstances.
Reality therapy is ______ focuses.
short-term
