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Definition of reality therapy in English:

reality therapy

noun

US

  • 1Psychology
    A type of psychotherapy which emphasizes responsible decision-making as a means to fulfil one's psychological needs and personal goals.

  • 2Generally exposure to what is regarded as a realistic perspective, conceived of as a corrective to misapprehension or unrealistic expectations.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in Group Psychotherapy.