Reality Therapy for Holistic Wellness Coaches

UPDATE:  At the of the course you will find a new component that uses AI to create virtual client engagements. I hope you will give it a try and let mw know if it was helpful and how I can improve the experience. This add-on does not impact you ability to finish the course and get a certificate but it is a pretty amazing feature that just came out!

Change begins with choice — and Reality Therapy shows clients how to reclaim it.

This course introduces you to Reality Therapy, developed by psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser, and teaches how to apply it effectively within holistic wellness coaching.

You’ll learn to help clients take responsibility for their lives, make empowered choices, and align their actions with their deepest needs — all through a compassionate, practical, and meaning-driven approach.

Through seven dynamic sections and interactive exercises, you’ll discover how Reality Therapy’s principles can create lasting transformation in mindset, behavior, and wellbeing.

What You’ll Learn

• The foundations and philosophy of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory

• How to guide clients using the WDEP model (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning)

• Techniques to foster self-evaluation and accountability

• Strategies to build client autonomy and reduce dependency on external validation

• Ways to align holistic wellness goals with the five basic needs: love, power, freedom, fun, and survival

• How to integrate Reality Therapy with mindfulness, somatic, and positive psychology coaching

• Ethical considerations and boundary-setting in values-based coaching

• Tools to sustain motivation and responsibility through meaningful action

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Holistic wellness and life coaches seeking practical, results-based frameworks

• Counselors, therapists, or educators interested in modernizing behavior change strategies

• Health and wellness professionals guiding clients toward responsibility and self-mastery

• Anyone who wants to apply empowering choice principles in daily life and relationships

Course Structure

7 Engaging Modules:

1. Introduction to Reality Therapy

2. Theoretical Foundations & Choice Theory

3. The WDEP Model Explained

4. Applying Reality Therapy in Holistic Coaching

5. Tools, Frameworks, and Dialogue Practice

6. Ethics, Cultural Awareness, and Healthy Boundaries

7. Integration, Reflection, and Professional Growth

Each lesson includes real-world examples, guided reflections, and application exercises designed for immediate use in coaching sessions.

What’s Included

• 70+ minutes of instructor-led audio narration

• Quick Reference Sheets (6 pages)

• Practice Workbook (10 pages of client exercises and reflection activities)

• PowerPoint Presentation Slides for use in group training or certification workshops

• Lifetime access and certificate of completion

Why Choose This Course

• Blends clinical insight with real-world coaching application

• Designed for personal and professional transformation

• Aligns perfectly with your Life Sherpa course collection, including Logotherapy, SFBT, and Process-Based Therapy

Final Invitation

Reality Therapy teaches us that true freedom begins with responsibility — the power to choose one’s actions, reactions, and direction in life.

Join Reality Therapy in Holistic Wellness Coaching and learn how to help clients take control of their choices, reconnect with their values, and build a life that reflects who they truly are.

Empower change. Inspire responsibility. Lead with compassion.