ANALYSIS AND MASTERY OF REALITY COUNSELING: WILLIAM GLASSER'S APPROACH TO GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Abstract

Reality Counseling, developed by William Glasser, is a counseling approach that focuses on meeting basic human needs, taking responsibility, and achieving life goals realistically. This article aims to analyze the basic principles of Reality Counseling as well as explore their application in the context of guidance and counseling. This study also aims to help students understand the theory and techniques of Reality Counseling in depth, so that they are able to apply it in counseling practice. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by identifying, selecting, and analyzing relevant literature from scientific journals, books, and other research. The results of the study show that Reality Counseling is effective in helping clients deal with conflicts, increase self-awareness, and encourage positive behavior change. This article also discusses various challenges in the implementation of Reality Counseling, such as client resistance and session time limitations, and offers strategic solutions to overcome them. The implications of this research provide insight for students and practitioners in developing professional competencies in the field of counseling based on a reality approach