Reality Theory Per Gladding (2016) Reality theory in groups is based upon four tenets of an individual’s needs and behavior occurs when those internal needs are unmet. The four psychological needs are acceptance by others, capacity of controlling one’s future achievements, the ability to choose or make decisions about one’s life, and life fulfillment or fun (Gladding, 2016). Additionally, Reality theory dismisses the belief of any mental illness, and tends to focus on present day behavior in personal relationships (Gladding, 2016). Moreover, Gladding (2016) states when used in a group setting Reality theory, practices eight steps:
• Establishing a relationship/friendship
• Focusing on present behaviors
• Allowing group members to judge their …show more content…
Additionally, Reality group therapy works well with difficult underserved populations, such as those with addiction or inmates (Gladding, 2016). Furthermore, Reality group therapy is a brief intervention. Some limitations include the denial of mental illness as a diagnosis and the intervention relies on verbal communication to be successful (Gladding, 2016). Additionally, there is little empirical evidence of Reality therapy has been proven effective (Gladding, 2016).
Person-centered Theory Per Gladding (2016) Person-centered group therapy is based on Carl Roger’s Personality theory that places the group member accountable for understanding that behavior and have the ability to change. Moreover, in a group setting, communication and confrontation is key to its success (Gladding, 2011). Person-centered therapy focuses on the past and the present, as well as the members personal growth (Gladding, 2016). Within a group setting, Gladding (2016) states there is a fifteen-step process from beginning to the goal of behavioral change.
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Leaders are expected to be empathetic, listen actively, understand what the member states, acknowledge and link members (Gladding, 2016). The desired outcome is “self-actualization” or a type of self-enlightenment, as well as behavioral change (Gladding, 2016).
Strengths and Limitations Some strengths of Person-centered therapy are the leader is the central figure of this group and focus is on bettering communication skills of the members (Gladding, 2016). Moreover, Person-centered groups can attract individuals who will not feel the stigma of a mental health group. Some limitations to this group is that no selection process is in place, and the leaders are not properly trained, both of which can be critical for an individual needing therapy (Gladding, 2016). Finally, this group may not lead to any behavior changes and has not been well studied (Gladding, 2016).
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• Establishing a relationship/friendship
• Focusing on present behaviors
• Allowing group members to judge their …show more content…
Additionally, Reality group therapy works well with difficult underserved populations, such as those with addiction or inmates (Gladding, 2016). Furthermore, Reality group therapy is a brief intervention. Some limitations include the denial of mental illness as a diagnosis and the intervention relies on verbal communication to be successful (Gladding, 2016). Additionally, there is little empirical evidence of Reality therapy has been proven effective (Gladding, 2016).
Person-centered Theory Per Gladding (2016) Person-centered group therapy is based on Carl Roger’s Personality theory that places the group member accountable for understanding that behavior and have the ability to change. Moreover, in a group setting, communication and confrontation is key to its success (Gladding, 2011). Person-centered therapy focuses on the past and the present, as well as the members personal growth (Gladding, 2016). Within a group setting, Gladding (2016) states there is a fifteen-step process from beginning to the goal of behavioral change.
Group Leader Role and Desired …show more content…
Leaders are expected to be empathetic, listen actively, understand what the member states, acknowledge and link members (Gladding, 2016). The desired outcome is “self-actualization” or a type of self-enlightenment, as well as behavioral change (Gladding, 2016).
Strengths and Limitations Some strengths of Person-centered therapy are the leader is the central figure of this group and focus is on bettering communication skills of the members (Gladding, 2016). Moreover, Person-centered groups can attract individuals who will not feel the stigma of a mental health group. Some limitations to this group is that no selection process is in place, and the leaders are not properly trained, both of which can be critical for an individual needing therapy (Gladding, 2016). Finally, this group may not lead to any behavior changes and has not been well studied (Gladding, 2016).
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