Involvement is described as the role of the therapist with the client in reality therapy, a vital part of establishing a relationship with the client.

• A. WDEP
• B. Involvement
• C. Autonomy
• D. Resistance

Answer: (B)

In reality therapy, the therapist’s involvement is the active, caring stance that builds a collaborative relationship with the client. This means the therapist is genuinely present, engages with the client, and guides the conversation in a way that shows they’re in this together to solve problems. That relational bond is essential because it creates trust and safety, making the client more willing to examine their wants, their current actions, and how those actions fit or conflict with those wants. With this solid connection, the therapist can effectively use the WDEP process—exploring what the client wants, what they’re currently doing, evaluating those actions, and planning concrete steps—within a supportive, goal-oriented framework. The focus here is on how the therapist relates to the client; the model (WDEP) and the client’s autonomy or potential resistance are separate elements, not the description of the therapist’s role itself.