Reality Therapy states that individuals, not mental health issues, are responsible for their actions and behavior. People make choices that help them get their needs met, but some of these choices are unhelpful, leading to poor relationships skills and ways of relating to others. The therapist’s goal is to motivate individuals to take responsibility for their choices and behavior.
Counselors traditionally use Reality Therapy in prisons and schools. They can use it for individuals, couples, or groups.
Some mental health professionals claim Reality Therapy doesn’t validate mental health diagnoses.
Motivation, behavior, choices, and action are core components in Reality Therapy. Your therapist might help you understand each of these concepts and how they apply to your life. Therapists often spend time asking clients what their needs are. These can range from small things, such as desiring to rid yourself of a bad habit, to larger-scale issues, such as wanting to get your needs more fully met by your partner. Your therapist will help you decide what behaviors can more efficiently get your needs met.
Much of Reality Therapy involves identifying how your behavior, thus far, hasn’t been helpful. Once you gain this understanding, you will be more likely to make choices that align with getting your needs met in healthy, positive ways.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Reality Therapy
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I am a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of professional counseling and therapy experience. My background consist of work in the field of counseling, social work, substance abuse and mental health. My philosophy is to provide hope-focused psychotherapy that promotes healing and enhance emotional well-being. My office is designed to offer a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space that...
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Hello! I am a directive and evidence based therapist. My practice focuses on people who struggle with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and persistent personality disorders. I am also skilled and honored to work with individuals who struggle in difficult situations. I believe in the change process of therapy and believe in working with people on achieving their own goals and needs, and work on...
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