Canada’s Choice Theory Community
Some Tips for Parents Understanding that each individual sees the world in different ways helps us to examine our own perceptions of what parenting is all about. The tips I am offering emanate from a presentation to parents on how to a understand the dynamics of differing points of view that often lead to conflict…
Glasser Canada has lost a pioneer who worked tirelesslyfor our French communities! We offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Claude Marcotte We owe a great debt to Claude Marcotte who worked in the ‘early’ days mainly with instructors from the United States and other parts of Canada to begin training with Dr. Glasser’s…
In this video, Maureen is speaking with a group of Professional Women. Using her nursing background Maureen is speaking with the group about Grief and the impact of COVID-19 and how we can meet our needs during these tough times.
In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks still bravely singing flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead: Short days ago,We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved: and now we lieIn Flanders fields! Take up our…
Carleen talks about her extraordinary relationship with Bill Glaser, how it began and what she learned about herself AND external control.
I welcome all who have joined us on E-Glasser and I pay tribute first, since each group shall be lovingly acknowledged, to South Africa because of my fond and loving memories of seven participants who always loved and supported Dr. William Glasser, and of the deep friendships I made there over the years. The reference…
Dr. Glasser did not agree nor accept the Freudian approach to psychoanalysis. For Freud, the needs of his clients were unfulfilled in the so-called neurosis of sex and aggression. We note that Dr. Glasser’s Reality Therapy (1965) distanced him from Freud and the book became a best seller, considered as a revolutionary idea of its time….
If the Lion knew his own strength, hard were it for any man to rule him. Sir Thomas More
Mental health continues to be a difficult, confusing and even mysterious topic for many people. This illuminating interview with Dr. Nancy Buck explores many facets of the issue and particularly what parents and teachers can do to support children in their mental health or hygiene. Nancy is a nurse, educator, developmental psychologist, parent, grandparent and…
In 1969 David Hawkins was a young man struggling with severe depression. A wise psychiatrist gave David Reality Therapy to read and the result was nothing short of amazing. Almost 30 years later David heard Dr. Glasser in person and again something powerful happened…
Author Jim Roy shares his once in a lifetime opportunity to document Dr. Glasser’s professional career. He speaks candidly about his thoughts and feelings as he considered this project and how his interviews with Dr. Glasser unfolded. This is a wonderful interview with insights into both the man and the extraordinary visionary that Dr. Glasser…
What exactly is a Quality School and how is it defined? Bob Hoglund, the Chair of the Glasser Quality School Committee in the United States, shares an update of this and much more, including the plans to connect with and support schools and individuals who are, or have been, on the journey towards being a…
Total Behavior is one of the most powerful concepts Dr. Glasser developed. But can it keep pace with what science is revealing about the brain? Dr. Jean Seville Suffield and Lynn Sumida discuss how they see the integration of concepts like consciousness, brain plasticity and many other ideas.
Simon Fraser University, in British Columbia Canada, is offering an innovative new program that could address how we help people, including children, offset the enormous impact of technology and the fast pace of life. One of the developers considers herself a “subtle activist”. Hear what one of the graduates, a teacher in public education, experienced…
Dr. Robert Wubbolding joins Lynn Sumida to talk about his most recent book, Reality Therapy and Self-Evaluation: The Key to Client Change. Dr. Wubbolding feels we often don’t plumb the depths of self-evaluation, and the power it offers for client change. Lynn asks some challenging questions about self-evaluation and how it is understood or not…
Has Reality Therapy, developed in the 60’s, remained relevant? Dr. Bob Wubbolding addressed this question, and shares his perspectives from over 40 years of involvement with the William Glasser Institute.
Executive Director for WGI, Kim Olver talks about the International Board Meeting and what was special about both the location and the agenda. Growth and development were on the list as were plans for the expansion of WGI’s online presence and resources.
Part 1 Most people would agree there is a critical need for leadership but many people are questioning “What Kind of Leadership?” Judy Hatswell, a senior Faculty for WGI and a psychologist from Sydney, Australia is passionate about leadership. She’s thought long and hard about what it is, and isn’t and what it takes to…
The interview with Judy just couldn’t be condensed into one video so here is the rest of the story. If you haven’t seen Part 1 of this interview, CLICK HERE to watch it. In Part 2 they talk about important issues such as…Performing Under Stress, Positive Outcome Process, Taming Our Feelings and Emotions. Be sure…
Shearon Bagdonovic was one of the first volunteers in Les Triche’s ground-breaking program, teaching Choice Theory within the California Correctional Institute for Women. Shearon is passionate about this amazing program and Lynn wanted to interview her to gain another perspective on this life-changing program.