ABSTRACT
A firm, fair and friendly counselling environment, also known as the therapeutic alliance, provides a mutually trusting basis for more directive counsellor interventions. This chapter describes the procedures that constitute the essence of the delivery system. A person learning Reality Therapy can expect to gradually become more spontaneous, creative and comfortable in applying the WDEP system to a wide range of clients. The 'W' of the WDEP system provides the foundation for other interventions. The 'D' of WDEP implies that the therapist discusses the overall direction of the clients' lives as well as what they are doing. Learning the WDEP system can facilitate effective control. The WDEP system, with its emphasis on client self-evaluation, provides an array of skills that counsellors and other helping professionals can implement. The WDEP system is effective not only in one-to-one counselling and coaching situations but also with groups and with couples, families, schools, businesses and within almost any organisation.
