Reality Therapy: A Video Demonstration

Reviews the video, Reality therapy presented by Robert Wubbolding (2007). According to Sunich, while the terms reality therapy and choice theory are often used interchangeably, Wubbolding clarifies in this video that choice theory explains human behavior and reality therapy is the therapeutic model used in assisting clients in meeting their needs and reconnecting with the world. This session is presented clearly. For those familiar with reality therapy and choice theory, it is easy to follow, offers excellent examples of interventions that are consistent with the model, and demonstrates the importance of the therapeutic relationship. The video recording is of excellent quality; the options to view the session with or without voice-over and Wubbolding's explanation of the basic principles of choice theory and reality therapy help the video present an early model for beginning therapists or a means of revisiting a tried-and-true system of change. Since reality therapy is also effective in groups, as demonstrated originally at the Ventura School for delinquent girls (Glasser, 1965), an additional video demonstrating group work would have helped show this model's versatility; however, as a demonstration of individual therapy, this video spins to the top. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)