7How to Choose a Reality Therapist
If you want to start reality therapy, it is important to choose a licensed professional who is well trained in this field. They would be a cognitive behavioural therapist, school counsellor, clinical counsellor, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist. You would consider asking for referrals from your friends or healthcare provider. Keep in mind to take a look at the credentials and read online reviews. Set up an initial appointment or call to learn more about their methods, costs, and other important information. More importantly, select a therapist that you feel comfortable to share and talk with. [11]
Drawbacks of Reality Therapy
Certain problems with reality therapy include:
– Anti-medication perspective: The author of this therapy believed that mental issues can be treated without the need for medications.
– Limited views on previous problems: Different from traditional types of therapy, reality therapy does not focus on understanding conflicts in the past.
– Objection of +++ mental problems: Reality does not recognize the existence of mental problems.
– Likely to impose the judgments and values of the therapist on the patients. [12]
