Robert E. Wubbolding explores the history, theory, research, and practice of this choice-focused approach to psychotherapy. This essential primer, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling, as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding how this approach has evolved and how it might be used in their practice.

Series Preface
How to Use This Book With APA Psychotherapy Videos
Acknowledgments

1. Introduction
2. History
3. Choice Theory
4. The Therapy Process
5. Evaluation
6. Future Developments
7. Summary

Appendix
Glossary of Key Terms
Suggested Readings
References
Index
About the Author
About the Series Editors

Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD, internationally known teacher, author, and practitioner of reality therapy, teaches choice theory and reality therapy in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His contributions to theory and practice include the ideas of positive symptoms, the cycle of counseling, five levels of commitment, and others; he has also significantly expanded the procedure of evaluation. Dr. Wubbolding has written over 130 articles, essays, and chapters in textbooks, and completed 10 books and nine videos on reality therapy including the widely acclaimed books Reality Therapy for the 21st Century, and A Set of Directions for Putting and Keeping Yourself Together. His busy professional life includes positions as director of the Center for Reality Therapy; Professor Emeritus at Xavier University in Cincinnati Ohio; and senior faculty for The William Glasser Institute in Los Angeles, California. In 1987 he was personally appointed by Dr. Glasser to be the first director of training for the Institute. In this position he coordinates and monitors the certification, supervisor, and instructor training programs. Dr. Wubbolding formerly consulted with the drug and alcohol abuse programs of the U.S. Army and Air Force. He has been a group counselor at a halfway house for women, an elementary and secondary school counselor, a high school teacher, and a teacher of adult basic education. For 2 years he taught for the University of Southern California in their overseas programs in Japan, Korea, and Germany. Professional memberships include the American Counseling Association, APA, the American Mental Health Counseling Association, and many other national and state psychological and counseling associations.