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Which therapy emphasizes the development of a self-worth and ability to love?

1. Solution-Focused Therapy

2. Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy

3. Reality/Control Therapy

4. Bowenian Family Therapy

The correct answer is: Reality/Control Therapy

The focus on developing self-worth and the ability to love is predominantly associated with Reality/Control Therapy. This therapeutic approach, developed by William Glasser, emphasizes the importance of personal choice and personal responsibility. It posits that individuals are motivated by their needs to love and be loved, along with their need for power, freedom, and fun. By addressing these core human needs, Reality/Control Therapy helps individuals understand and enhance their relationships, contributing to improved self-esteem and a greater capacity for loving oneself and others. In this context, the other therapies do not place the same emphasis on personal worth and the capacity to love. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on finding solutions rather than delving into the personal development of self-worth. Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy is more focused on changing irrational beliefs and attitudes impacting emotional health rather than fostering the capacity to love. Bowenian Family Therapy primarily focuses on family dynamics and how emotional systems affect relationships, rather than specifically targeting an individual's self-worth and love capacity.