Cognitive-Behavior and Reality Therapies

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the theories behind cognitive-behavior and reality therapies. It begins by discussing the combination of behavior therapy and cognitive therapy termed cognitive-behavior therapy. It also discusses the background of the philosophy behind reality therapy. The paper then goes on to discuss the practice of the two approaches in a therapy environment.

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Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Reality Therapy

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"Reality Therapy was founded by Dr William Glasser in the United States in the 1960s, who set up the Institute of Guidance Counselors in Ireland, in 1985. Glasser believed that changing how we behave is the key to changing how we feel and to getting what we want. Based on a broad range of theories and therapies, Glasser said that Reality Theory was based on "Choice Theory," that is, based on internal motivation to try and fulfill the wants and needs outlined by other theories, but behavior is "total" and made up of the interlocking components of acting, thinking, feelings and the physiology, (acting and thinking being voluntary). The wants and needs of other theories are outlined as Power (which includes achievement and feeling worthwhile, as well as winning), Love and Belonging (which includes groups, families or loved ones), Freedom (which includes independence, autonomy, and having one's own "space"), Fun (which includes pleasure and enjoyment) and Survival (which includes nourishment, shelter and sex). (Glasser, n.d.)"

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