Please view Todd’s video clip #1; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybh6ILx9bjw
and Todd’s video clip #2; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exX-1cI78_s
Answer these questions:
- What are the key characteristics of reality therapy that distinguish it from other therapy approaches?
- What is the role of the client/therapist relationship from the reality therapist’s point of view?
- What possible advantage do you see in focusing on Todd’s behavior rather than his feelings or his thoughts?
- What are some reality therapy techniques used with Todd in his therapy session?
- What goals would you have in mind for Todd?
- How important is making a plan and developing a commitment to carrying it out to bringing about changes the client wants? Explain.
Please include in your answer some of the following “reality therapy” terminology: punishment, choice theory, reasonable consequences, total behavior, involvement, personal responsibility, autonomy, present behavior, self-evaluation, past successes, basic human needs, value judgments, action plan, “paining” behavior, commitment, perceived world, “no excuses.”
