How does Reality Therapy approach blame and complaints?

Reality Therapy emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and self-examination as a means to facilitate change and improvement in one's life. This approach teaches clients that blaming external factors or other people for their problems detracts from their ability to take control of their own choices and behaviors.

By encouraging individuals to focus on what they can control—specifically their own actions and reactions—Reality Therapy helps clients recognize how their choices contribute to their current situations. This self-reflective process fosters empowerment and agency, allowing individuals to move forward constructively rather than remaining stuck in a cycle of blame or complaint.

In contrast to other options, where the emphasis is misplaced on external accountability, positivity without addressing issues, or dwelling on grievances, the focus of Reality Therapy on personal responsibility supports clients in actively creating the lives they desire rather than feeling victimized or helpless. This focus aligns with the core principles of Choice Theory, which posits that individuals have control over their choices, thus impacting their perception of happiness and fulfillment.