Reality therapy employs several techniques, but three core ones are:
- WDEP: This stands for Wants, Doing, Evaluation, and Planning. It's a structured approach to helping clients identify their needs and goals, evaluate their current actions, and plan future behaviors.
- Self-Evaluation: Reality therapy emphasizes empowering clients to take ownership of their choices and behaviors. This involves encouraging them to assess their actions and their impact on their lives.
- Action Planning: Clients are encouraged to develop concrete plans to achieve their goals. These plans should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
These techniques work together to help clients focus on the present, take responsibility for their choices, and make changes that lead to a more fulfilling life.
