MFT 615 Adler School of Professional Psychology Reality Therapy

Reality therapy is based on the assumption that people strive to gain control of their lives to fulfill their needs. It does not emphasize attitudes, feelings, insight, transference, one’s past, or unconscious motivations. Reality therapy focuses on solving problems and on coping with the demands of reality in society by making more effective choices.

There are several concepts that are central to the application of reality approach to group counseling. These include the following:

Human Needs and Purposeful Behavior

Existential/Phenomenological Orientation

Total Behavior

The Essence of Choice Theory

Question:

What are the concepts related to reality therapy? What is an example of an issue that could be treated with reality therapy group?

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