Expectations Vs. Reality: Expectations, Reality, and the Role of Acceptance

Apr 13, 2025

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Updated: May 26, 2025

This new Taking the Escalator Group Therapy Activity includes:

The Expectations Vs Reality Game Icebreaker
The Kirby Scale for Expectations-Reality
Coping Skills for managing expectations with a focus on Acceptance

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