The Practicality of Reality Therapy in Turkish Culture: An Analytical Overview

Abstract

In this study, appropriateness of the concepts and therapy process of Reality Therapy to Turkish culture is discussed. For this purpose, basic concepts and therapy stages are evaluated according to what extent Reality Therapy is adaptable to characteristics of the Turkish culture that is defined through social psychological and anthropological researches. Moreover, during counseling sessions conducted with Turkish clients, which aspects of both Turkish culture and Reality Therapy must be taken into consideration to provide effective therapy outcomes, is examined.