by Kim Olver | Jul 1, 2020 | counseling
When working with clients, have you ever encountered someone who knows what they want but has no clue of what to do to get there? If you were trained as I was, then you were taught that, in order for a plan to be successful, it’s important that your client is the one...
by Kim Olver | May 24, 2017 | Parenting
Divorce doesn’t have to be the worst thing to happen to your kids. Yes, it is difficult for children when their parents divorce; it is also difficult for kids to live with parents who constantly fight or no longer love one another. Yet, one thing I know about children...
by Kim Olver | Jun 5, 2012 | Choice Theory, Relationships
I was recently honored to be asked to contribute a chapter to a book entitled, Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling: A Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Approach. This book was written to legitimize Reality Therapy as a method of counseling for systemic issues....
by Kim Olver | May 28, 2012 | Self-growth
InsideOut Empowerment Principle #6: Much of our health, both physical and emotional, is strongly affected by our actions and our thoughts, both of which we have the power to change. If you don’t like the emotions you are experiencing or your current state of health,...
by Kim Olver | May 9, 2009 | Choice Theory, Grief and Loss, Relationships, Self-growth
Q: I found your site due to arguing with my fiancé once again about his anger. I love him more than anything but he really needs to learn to control himself. He told me he would go to counseling if I wouldn't leave him but he didn't go. Now, he's saying he...