Reality Therapy for the 21st Century

By Robert E. Wubbolding

Book Overview

This text aims to be a comprehensive, practical, clearly illustrated examination of reality therapy. It includes an historically significant interview with William Glasser, MD, multicultural applications and research based studies. Its goal is to enhance the skills of helpers so that clients may live a more effective life through a total balance of love, health, and happiness. To help teach reality therapy, the author encapsulates the delivery system into the acronym "WDEP". It is expanded to include 22 types of self-evaluation which counsellors and therapists can use to shorten therapy time in the current managed care environment. Each component of the delivery system is illustrated with dialogues so that the reader can see exactly how the system is practical and immediately usable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156032886X
• ISBN13: 9781560328865
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

This book breaks Reality Therapy down and really shows how to apply it for the 21st century. There is a lot of practical information for those who really want to learn Reality.

Reality Therapy for the 21st Century

Dr. Wubbolding's latest book, Reality Therapy for the 21st Century, is relevant and applicable to anyone, not just those working in the counseling profession. His down-to-earth writing style keeps the immense amount of information, especially his WDEP methodolgy, readable and understanable. For those just entering the counseling profession, Chapter 9 (The Procedures) is an excellent resource for working with clients. Lastly, the research studies are a great reference since they include a variety of topics, including substance abuse, depression, and juvenile offenders.

Reality Therapy for the 21st Century

Dr. Wubbolding's latest publication, REALITY THERAPY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, is an eminently readable, highly organized, hands-on type of book. The professional will love it for the easy reference it provides and the lay person will choose it as a self-help book that really works! Students will be delighted with the chapter on research and the rich bibliography. Businessmen and women will appreciate its truly apt applications. All readers will recognize the universal relevance that permeates this book. I recommend it highly! Mary Ellen Williams, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist