William Glasser

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William Glasser was an American psychiatrist and the founder of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory. He was a significant figure in the field of mental health, advocating for a practical approach to psychological issues that emphasized personal responsibility and choice. Glasser believed that individuals have the ability to control their own behavior and that mental health could be improved through understanding and fulfilling basic human needs, such as love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

Throughout his career, Glasser authored several influential books, including 'Reality Therapy in Action' and 'Mental Health or Mental Illness?: Psychiatry for Practical Action'. His work challenged traditional psychiatric practices and promoted a more humane and effective way of addressing mental health concerns. He founded the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, which continues to teach his principles and methods to this day.