The Reality Theory ApproachThe Reality Theory Approach 1) Establish an authentic relationship with your 1) Establish an authentic relationship with your

student. student. 2) Get the student to evaluate present behavior and 2) Get the student to evaluate present behavior and

decide how well it is working for them in meeting their decide how well it is working for them in meeting their needs and values. needs and values.

3) Students must lay out positive plans of action with 3) Students must lay out positive plans of action with easily achievable steps. easily achievable steps.

4) Students must commit by documenting and signing 4) Students must commit by documenting and signing their plan. their plan.

5) If it doesn’t work, revise the plan, rather than make 5) If it doesn’t work, revise the plan, rather than make excuses. Never give up!excuses. Never give up!

6) Students must see, feel, and hear the consequences 6) Students must see, feel, and hear the consequences of their actions. of their actions.

7) Reward successes. 7) Reward successes.