Choice theory reality therapy worksheet
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Choice theory reality therapy worksheet?
Choice theory, introduced by psychiatrist William Glasser, empowers individuals to take responsibility for their own life choices. Reality therapy uses choice theory to identify a client’s unmet needs, the unhelpful behaviors stopping them from reaching their goals and the choices they can make to address them. The focus is on the present and their current symptoms.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet uses a basic version of the WDEP (Wants – Doing – Evaluation – Plan) system to identify a client’s needs, goals and efforts to achieve them. It helps them focus on changing their behavior in the present accordingly rather than dwelling on the past and the causes of their issues. It helps them organize their aspirations
How to use the worksheet?
The worksheet can be used when the client is ready for a self-evaluation after initial sessions have helped them identify and shift their focus on their problematic behaviors. The worksheet contains questions related to the WDEP system. The client can be given this worksheet as a homework assignment, which can be discussed in therapy.