Reality Therapy

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This paper introduces an approach to counseling, developed in the 1960s by Dr. William Glasser, called "Reality Therapy". The paper presents a basic explanation of Reality Therapy, includes a history of Reality Therapy, discusses current research in Reality Therapy, and takes a look at its relevance to today's society.

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Introduction
Definition of Reality Therapy, What Is It?
The History of Reality Therapy
Current Research on Reality Therapy
What is the Relevance of Reality Therapy Today for Individuals and the General Population?

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"It was during the 1960's that Dr. William Glasser developed the new approach to counseling called 'Reality Therapy'. According to this therapy, the various choices that an individual makes are based on the present life that he is leading, and it doesn't matter what the person has undergone in his past, or what has happened to him in his past life. All the choices are based on the situation that he is in at the present time, and his reactions and his behavior are based on the 'here' and the 'now' of the particular situation. The theory also states that the existence of an unsatisfactory relationship or the non-existence of a relationship with others is the primary cause for psychological problems among individuals."

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