Reality Therapy PPT PDF

REALITY THERAPY z  COMPLAINTS CHIEF COMPLAINT the client is thinking that his z endeavour in studying is still not enough to achieve his goals CENTRAL CONFLICTS Having lack of financial support from his family in his studies And pressure from social life  THEORY...

REALITY THERAPY z  COMPLAINTS CHIEF COMPLAINT the client is thinking that his z endeavour in studying is still not enough to achieve his goals CENTRAL CONFLICTS Having lack of financial support from his family in his studies And pressure from social life  THEORY OF REALITY THERAPY Reality therapy puts the responsibility of choosing goals and following through with them on clients. z A good relationship with clients ensures that clients see that therapists are there to help them make changes which will make positive improvements in their lives. Techniques are directed toward changing behaviors and focusing on strengths and accomplishments.  GOALS OF REALITY THERAPY The basic goal of reality therapy is to help individuals meet their psychological needs for belonging, z power, freedom, and fun. Challenge the clients to make an assessment of their current behavior to determine if such ways of acting are getting them what they want from life. The therapist assists clients in making plans to change specific behaviors that they determine are not working for them.  PROCESS OF REALITY THERAPY the therapist establishes him or herself as someone wanting to help with that process. z A friendly approach that shows the counselor is concerned and wants to be helpful continues throughout therapy. That provides an opportunity to explore client wants, needs, and perceptions. This then further provides an opportunity to examine total behavior, especially doing. Then commitment to plans can be obtained.  FRIENDLY INVOLVEMENT The therapist is open to talking about anything that the client and the counselor can consider changing. z There should be an atmosphere of openness, optimism, and honesty. Friendly involvement builds the relationship and establishes a commitment to counseling and planning.  REALITY THERAPY STRATEGIES Reality therapists do not emphasize specific techniques. z Because much of reality therapy focuses on making plans and commitment to them, using humor and being positive can be helpful in encouraging clients. ironic techniques are ways to help clients when they may be resistant to carrying out plans.  REALITY THERAPY STRATEGIES Reality therapy does not focus on: unconscious, past experiences, z transference, dreams, repressed thoughts, repressed conflicts Confrontation helps therapists deal with clients when they do not follow up on plans. Not accepting excuses  TECHNIQUE Counselor creates a supportive environment z so client can begin to make changes Focus on what the client is doing now – front wheels  TECHNIQUE Client works to believe that z they can choose other behaviors to get them what they want Teach client to accept responsibility for total behavior; no excuses  TECHNIQUE z W.D.E.P  WANTS explore wants of client If you z were the person you wish you were, what kind of person would you be? What do you think stops you from making the changes you would like to? Define clients wants and needs  DIRECTION AND DOING What are you currently doing and how well is it working? Seezwhere there present behaviors are taking them Help client make better choices What do you see for yourself now and in the future? What did you do different last week? What will you do tomorrow?  EVALUATION Confront them with the consequences of their behavior Get z them to judge their actions and thoughts Have client evaluate all aspects of behavior Does your present behavior get you what you want? Is your behavior taking you in the direction you want to go? Self-evaluate, then help them make effective choices  PLAN Jointly form plans around z exploration of new behaviors Make a commitment Helps them take control Develop a plan  PLAN Good plans are: simple, zattainable, measurable, immediate, involved, controlled, committed, continuous If a plan doesn’t work, try a new one  CONTRIBUTIONS Short-term therapy Clients z self-evaluation and plan People are responsible for who they are and who they are becoming Clients sense of control  Thank you! Counselling is not simply a matter z of an expert therapist making prescriptions for change. It is viewed as a collaborative effort with the CLIENT and the THERAPIST actively working on mutually agreed-on GOALS.