Which therapy focuses on achieving satisfaction without harming others?

Reality Therapy is centered around helping individuals focus on the present and understand their choices in relation to their needs and wants. One of the core principles of Reality Therapy is the concept of personal responsibility, where clients are taught to make choices that meet their needs while also respecting the rights and well-being of others. This therapeutic approach emphasizes achieving personal satisfaction and fulfilling basic needs—such as belonging, power, freedom, and fun—while maintaining healthy relationships and not causing harm.

In contrast, Cognitive Therapy tends to concentrate on altering negative thought patterns and beliefs, while Gestalt Therapy emphasizes awareness and personal experience in the here and now, and Person-Centered Therapy focuses on self-actualization within a supportive environment. While these therapies have their own merits, they do not specifically center on the balance between personal satisfaction and the avoidance of harm to others in the way that Reality Therapy does.