Reality Therapy. Anonas Melinda L.

MELINDA L.
ANONAS
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Understanding Pupils Classroom Behavior: Therapautic Intervention
TEACHERS THERAPAUTIC INTERVENTION TO LEARNERS MISBEHAVIOR IN THE

CLASSROOM
c. Reality Theraphy
What is Reality Therapy?
 It is created by William Glasser
 It is based in Choice Therapy and Control Therapy
 is a form of therapy that aims to help people with unmet needs, set goals,
problem solve, and create more meaningful connections with others.
 Its a client –centered form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on
improving present relationships and circumstances, with less concern and
discussion of past events.
 Reality therapy sees behavior as choices, and it teaches us that we cannot
control how we feel, but we can control how we behave in certain ways.
 Also uses, choice therapy, the behaviors we choose are key to our accountability
and who we are.
 It aims to anchor clients in the reality of their world and help them navigate that
world through making responsible decisions that bring them closer to their goals
(Arnold, n.d.).
A client in reality therapy will likely be encouraged to do the following:
• Focus on the present, not the past
• Avoid discussing symptoms
• Focus their energy on changing their thoughts and behavior
• Avoid criticizing, blaming, and/or comparing themselves to others
• Avoid relying on excuses for their behaviour, whether they are legitimate or not.
• Make specific plans and smart goals (William Glasser Institute, 2010).
It recognizes five basic human needs that must be met to allow for healthy
functioning and life satisfaction (Good Therapy, 2015a):
1. Survival (food, water, shelter, sexual fulfilment)
2. Love and Belonging (via family, friendships, community, etc.)
3. Power (sense of accomplishment, self-confidence, self-esteem)
4. Freedom (independence, sufficient personal space, autonomy)
5. Fun (satisfaction, pleasure, and enjoyment)
When It’s used
 The principles of reality therapy can be applied to individual, parent-child, and
family counseling.
 Studies have proven the effectiveness of reality therapy in treating addiction and
other behavioral problems.
 It is also an approach that works with people in leadership positions, from
education to coaching and administration to management, where problem-
solving, instilling motivation
 Focus on achievement play essentials roles in their connection to others.
What types of problems is reality therapy used for?
 Eating disorder
 Addiction
 Substance use
 Anxiety
 Phobias
 Relationship difficulties
Clients may be encouraged to make “SAMIC3” plans, plans that are:
S – Simple
A – Attainable
M – Measurable
I – Immediate
C – Consistent
C – Client-centered
C – Committed
Reality Therapy Techniques
1. Self Evaluation – to help you recognize your present action. This serves as a
foundation for planning new action.
2. Action Planning-the goal new action that better serve your needs.
• Simple
• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Focused on results, rather than the action to be avoided.
• Immediate of time-limited
• 3. Reframing- can helps shift your mindset from problem-focused to solution-
focused.
• 4. Behavioral Rehearsal-involves practicing appropriate social behaviors.
7 Principles in Reality Therapy
1. INVOLVEMENT
The development and maintenance of a close, emotional relationship between
client and therapist/counselor.
2. CURRENT BEHAVIOR.
The focus is on the here and now behavior and its ramifications, that behavior is
self-selected and so the consequences are self-inflicted.
3. EVALUATING BEHAVIOR.
Clients are made to look critically at their own behavior and to judge whether or
not the behavior is in their best interest; clients determine what is good for
themselves and for those around them who care about them.
4. PLANNING RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR.
The helper helps the client develop a realistic plan to implement the identified
value judgment; the therapist is strongly involved in teaching responsibility
5. COMMITMENT.
Client and helper commit to follow the plan, which may be a written agreement,
but is usually an oral exchange. Equivocations (“Maybe, I’ll try”) are not
acceptable.
6. ACCEPT NO EXCUSES.
The therapist helps clients gain experiences that will enable them to keep their
commitment. New behaviors must be satisfying and thus self-reinforcing. Clients
cannot accept or make excuses for failure to keep commitments.
7. NO PUNISHMENT.
The therapist will not implement sanctions not agreed upon in the commitment.
Punishment depletes the relationship and reinforces the client’s loneliness and
isolation.
The WDEP System

The WDEP system is a fundamental system in reality therapy.
“WDEP” stands for:
• W – Wants
• D – Doing (or Direction)
• E – Evaluation
• P – Plan
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