How does Reality Therapy define success for the client?

Reality Therapy defines success for the client as making choices that fulfill their needs. This perspective emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the active role clients play in their own lives. According to Reality Therapy, individuals are driven by the desire to satisfy five basic human needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. Success is measured not by external achievements or material possessions, but rather by how well clients are able to make thoughtful choices that align with their needs and enhance their satisfaction in life.

This approach encourages clients to evaluate their current behaviors and decisions in relation to how effectively these choices are meeting their needs, fostering an understanding that true success is grounded in self-awareness and the self-directed pursuit of personal fulfillment. Thus, a successful client is one who actively engages in the process of making choices that cater to their internal requirements for happiness and well-being.