In Reality Therapy, Robert E. Wubbolding explores the history, theory, research, and practice of this choice-focused approach to psychotherapy. William Glasser first developed the ideas behind reality therapy in the 1950s and 1960s when he formulated the basis of choice theory, which concerns the way human beings choose their own behavior and how these choices can either satisfy or not satisfy basic drives and goals. Using this theoretical basis, reality therapy helps clients to learn to be more aware of their choices and how these choices may be inefficient in achieving their goals. Framing behavior as a choice, a choice made by client''s internal control, leads clients to feel more responsible and in command of their lives. Reality therapy is structured around the WDEP system (wants, doing, evaluation, and planning): The reality therapist works with clients to explore their wants and what they are doing to achieve those wants, evaluating whether what t
Table of Contents Series Preface
How to Use This Book With APA Psychotherapy Videos
Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- History
- Choice Theory
- The Therapy Process
- Evaluation
- Future Developments
- Summary
Appendix
Glossary of Key Terms
Suggested Readings
References
Index
About the Author
About the Series Editors
