The cognitive therapies such as those of Adler (Petersen,2005) and Ellis’s rational emotive behavior therapy (Ellis,1999) have active components that can be used by reality therapists in their work, Frank’s existential view of meaning and being able to choose and being responsible for choices one makes is quite similar to Glasser’s philosophy of choice theory(Manchester,2004).
During the development of a friendly relationship with a client, some reality therapists have found the empathic listening approach of Carl Rogers to be helpful.
Knowledge of a variety of theories helps reality therapists to augment their skills while adhering to reality therapy procedures.