Choice Theory/Reality Therapy

Quality World

A concept where individuals choose things tailored to their wants and needs, forming a significant part of their existence.

Picture Album

A mental representation within the quality world that provides a precise way to fulfill desires, offering a step-by-step guide.

Total Behavior

A concept encompassing four components: acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology.

Reality Therapy

A therapeutic approach aimed at helping clients take control of their lives through personal responsibility and understanding their choices.

Therapeutic Relationship

The essential connection between therapist and client that creates a safe environment for effective therapy.

Five Genetically Encoded Needs

Basic human needs identified by Glasser: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

Transference in Reality Therapy

Glasser's belief that client projections onto the counselor are not acknowledged as valid in the therapeutic relationship.

WDEP System

A structured approach in reality therapy that involves exploring Wants, examining Doings and Directions, Self-evaluation, and Planning for action.

Characteristics of Reality Therapy

Includes choice and responsibility, present focus, skepticism towards diagnoses, and a critical view of the DSM.

Client Experience in Therapy

Focuses on actions, emphasizing that when clients change behaviors, they often change feelings and thoughts.

Therapists Function and Role

Reality therapists act as mentors and teachers, guiding clients to evaluate their choices rather than making decisions for them.

Challenges Clients Face

Clients often struggle with unsatisfying relationships or lack of meaningful connections.

Therapeutic Goals in Reality Therapy

Aims to help clients reconnect with chosen people in their quality world while learning responsible ways to fulfill their needs.

Action Orientation

Reality therapy's emphasis on taking action can lead to issues if not properly managed.

Limitations of Reality Therapy

While adaptable, the action-oriented focus may create problems for some clients.