Use Of Reality Therapy ( Rt ) Approach - 1342 Words

Abstract In this assignment, I have chosen to use Reality Therapy (RT) approach. I have chosen this approach because it states that in this form of therapy it focuses on the present and not the past events. Knowing this, this theory may help Ana with her present negative emotions. In this paper I will be addressing the different concepts involved with RT, this includes the RT goals, intervention strategies, short-term and long-term counseling sessions, counselor and client roles in the counseling, population social and cultural roles, additional information that may be needed, and the risks in the counseling. RT appropriate concepts In Realty Therapy there are a number of key appropriate concepts that can†¦show more content†¦Sterlin Lujan stated that â€Å"people tend to their happiness and efficacy through love and belonging.† (Lujan, S. K.,2015, March 1) With knowing that Ana is lacking a support system, that statement drew me towards choosing this form of therapy to help Ana. This therapy takes into consideration the factors of â€Å"survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun† so that is one of the main reasons why I decided to use this form of therapy even though each therapy can help Ana in their own way. (Lujan, S. K. ,2015, March 1) RT goals and intervention strategies In the RT there are many goals that can and will help Ana. These goes also pertain to Ana helping herself on her own terms so that she can realize her actions with a little guidance. These goals include having Ana finding effective ways of fulfilling her needs, accepting the responsibility for her actions, and also focusing on herself and using what she learned during the counseling to help better herself. One of the main goals I would say is changing her behavior. â€Å"The goal of behavior is to derive something from tire world, to gain input from it.† (Wubbolding, Robert E.) The intervention strategies that I would use would be to ask Ana questions and observe her body language when she answers the question. By doing this the therapist can understand if her behavior is appropriate or inappropriate. Short-term or long-term Counseling This form of therapy is designed to be a short-term process. The RT is made to be