Reality Therapy
Work with what is within your influence
When a situation feels stuck, you may find yourself trying the same response without getting closer to what you need. Relationships can become strained, plans can lose direction, and it may be difficult to see a useful next step. There can also be real limits on your options, including circumstances and experiences you did not choose.
Reality Therapy focuses on present needs, relationships and actions. It invites you to consider what you want, what you are currently doing and whether those actions are helping you move towards what matters. I would use these questions with respect for your experiences and the constraints you face. Exploring what is within your influence does not require you to take responsibility for another person’s behaviour, an illness or harm you have experienced.
The Glasser Institute for Choice Theory explains the background to Reality Therapy.
