Reality Therapy

Reality Therapy is an approach to counseling that focuses on helping individuals take responsibility for their choices and actions to lead more satisfying and fulfilling lives.

Here are some fundamental principles of Reality Therapy that we believe can be valuable for you:

  • Personal Responsibility: Reality Therapy emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability. It encourages you to own your actions, choices, and behaviors.

  • Focus on the Present: This approach primarily concerns the present and the future. It acknowledges that you cannot change the past, but you have the power to make choices and take actions in the present that will shape your future.

  • Basic Needs: Reality Therapy identifies five basic psychological needs for mental and emotional well-being: belonging and love, power and achievement, freedom and independence, fun and enjoyment, and survival. The therapy helps you evaluate how well you are meeting these needs in your life.

  • Choice Theory: Reality Therapy is built on Choice Theory, which posits that our choices drive all behavior and is an attempt to meet our needs. It encourages you to evaluate whether your current decisions are helping or hindering you in meeting your needs.

  • Quality World: In Reality Therapy, the concept of the "Quality World" represents your ideal life and the people, activities, and experiences that you value most. The therapy helps you create a life that aligns with your Quality World.

  • Therapeutic Relationship: Therapeutic relationships are essential in Reality Therapy. Your therapist provides a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your choices and work toward making more effective ones.

Reality Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, including relationship issues, addiction, and personal growth. It provides practical tools and strategies for making positive changes in your life by focusing on your choices and fulfilling your psychological needs.

Our Reality Therapy-trained therapists are here to guide and support you on your journey to taking control of your choices and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling life. We look forward to working with you through the principles of Reality Therapy.