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What are the principles of reality therapy?
Reality therapy states that present behavior and actions aren’t influenced by the past. Instead, it claims that current behavior is determined by the present unmet needs. It uses a “here and now” approach to responsibility and action.
What are the 5 needs of reality therapy?
- Power, or a sense of self-worth and achievement.
- Love and belonging, or being part of a family or community of loved ones.
- Freedom, or independence.
- Fun, which includes a sense of satisfaction or pleasure.
- Survival, or the comfort of knowing that one’s basic needs—food, shelter, and sex—are met.
What are the concepts of reality therapy?
Reality therapy maintains a “here and now” focus on choice, responsibility, commitment, and willingness to change. The counseling process starts with assessing the clients’ relationships and unmet needs, exploring what behaviors they are displaying that either assist or interfere with them meeting their needs.
What is the key focus of reality therapy?
Unlike more conventional forms of therapy, reality therapy specifically focuses on an individual’s current state and places less importance on past experiences or the presence of mental health conditions. Reality therapy emphasizes the impact of choice in your actions, which creates accountability for your behaviors.