by Kim Olver | Mar 27, 2019 | Choice Theory, Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
If you are following my blogs on Strategic Self-Care, then you already know I have an unconventional, Choice Theory approach to the topic, which will be revealed in my forthcoming book, Choosing Me Now, out on Amazon June 4. It will be available for preorder on May...
by Kim Olver | Feb 6, 2019 | Choice Theory
Learning Choice Theory and applying it in your life will help empower you by focusing on the things you have the power to influence or change instead of focusing on the plethora of things that happen that you don’t like and can do nothing about. It moves you from...
by Kim Olver | Nov 29, 2018 | Choice Theory, reality therapy
In 1965, Dr. William Glasser developed a counseling method called Reality Therapy. Beyond being an effective counseling technique, Reality Therapy is a problem-solving method. Not only does it work well with people who want help solving their problems, it also works...
by Kim Olver | Sep 6, 2018 | Choice Theory, Grief and Loss, Mental Health, Self-Development, Self-growth
When someone we love dies, it triggers a grief process that everyone experiences. It’s best described by Elizabeth Kublar-Ross in her book, On Death and Dying. In it, she discusses the five stages that people go through: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining,...
by Kim Olver | Apr 20, 2018 | Choice Theory, Coaching
As a helping professional, have you ever encountered clients who seem to revel in their misery? It’s not that they are having any fun—misery is miserable, after all. But if you understand Choice Theory, you realize that all behavior is purposeful. Even in the most...
by Kim Olver | Apr 12, 2018 | Choice Theory
As one of my readers, you’ve likely encountered the phrase Choice Theory, but it’s possible you’ve missed out on the details. Choice Theory is an explanation of all human behavior developed by Dr. William Glasser. There are five components of this theory— basic human...
