by Kim Olver | Jan 22, 2020 | Choice Theory, radical responsibility, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-growth
After spending more than 30 years teaching Choice Theory and 10 years as the executive director of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory – US, I have decided it’s time for a social movement. I am calling for a social movement that parallels the Serenity Prayer, but...
by Kim Olver | Jan 15, 2020 | Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Most people define wealth financially by measuring net worth, investment accounts, salary, IRAs, real estate properties and so on. With financial wealth comes a lifestyle with all its trappings. But what real value does that have if you have no one to love or be loved...
by Kim Olver | Sep 4, 2019 | Choice Theory, Self-Development
Choice Theory has helped me to create an amazing life. I am so grateful to have learned Choice Theory™ psychology when I was just 27. The only thing that would have been better than that is if my parents and teachers all knew it and shared it with me from the time I...
by Kim Olver | Aug 21, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-growth
In honor of Happiness Happens Month, I wanted to write about what makes people happy. I am an avid Choice Theory enthusiast and have been studying the work of William Glasser my entire adult life. Glasser made the distinction between pleasure and happiness by saying...
by Kim Olver | Aug 7, 2019 | Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
I once read an article that described research that showed journaling could be just as effective as therapy. As a therapist, naturally, I didn’t want to believe that, but I always remembered it. I’ve also appreciated how journaling has benefited me and most of my...
by Kim Olver | Jun 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Did you know June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) month? When Choice Theory and Dr. Glassser’s views on mental health, I often use PTS as an example. No, that wasn’t a typo—I will never refer to PTS as a disorder. When people experience a seriously traumatic...
