William Glasser developed Reality theory out of his dissatisfaction with traditional psychoanalytic theory. RT therapists believe that the essential nature of humans is positive, but they are careful to point this out. RT is a constructivist theory and acknowledges the real world that is defined by consensual agreement. RT also places people firmly in the drivers seat because people choose their behaviors. This theory believes that the gap between what we want and what we have is the most concrete motivator of our behavior.
Students are good, but they make poor decisions. So when working with a student in a student conduct setting, we are assuming that they want to do the right thing and that's it's other outside influences that impacting the student. So how can we change the setting to support the positive behavior. Ex: Don't go to a party on Saturday if you know alcohol is a negative influence on the student.
Video: Solution-Focused Session with Dr. Berg
Dr. Berg points out the positives in the clients life. Dr. Berg acknowledges the clients concerns. The client states she has used drugs and smoked cigarettes, and she used those things to be more out going and confident, but then realized that she was indeed interesting without doing the drugs and cigarettes. Dr. Berg asks questions to help the client realize what she needs to cut back on and separate herself from these negative influences.
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