Choice Theory

The Ides of March: Power and Self-Worth

by Judith Ashley Klefman | Mar 13, 2024 | Choice Theory

When I was first involved with the teaching of Dr. William Glasser, the Five Basic Needs were Survival, Love/Belonging, Self-Worth, Freedom and Fun. Not too long after I completed the Certification process in 1979, he made a change and Worth became Power. As Dr....

Choice Theory© Reality Therapy© and Healthy Relationships

by Judith Ashley Klefman | Feb 8, 2024 | Choice Theory

A simple but not necessarily easy way to create a healthy relationship and thus increase your sense of belonging is the focus of this post as well as the discussion on February 17, 2024 at the Difficult Discussions in Diversity gathering. Details including Zoom link...

Choice Theory©, Reality Therapy© and Goal Setting

by Judith Ashley Klefman | Jan 10, 2024 | Choice Theory, Diversity

Those of us who are involved (or have been involved) with the work of Dr. William Glasser are a step ahead of other people when it comes to setting goals. Why? Dr. Glasser first created Reality Therapy© in the 1960’s. For a definitive look at the process he developed...

One is The Loneliest Number

by Judith Ashley Klefman | Dec 14, 2023 | Choice Theory

The news these days includes more and more information on the negative effects of isolation. A few days ago I received an email from my health insurance company with five (5) links to articles and organizations I can connect with. Their message focused on the...

Simple Doesn’t Always Mean Easy

by Judith Ashley Klefman | Jul 24, 2023 | Choice Theory

I’ve been on the William Glasser International teaching faculty since 1980. During that time numerous people who are taking the early phases of the certification training have commented along the lines of What’s the big deal? This is easy? And then, to their surprise...

Conference

by Brian Patterson | Jun 13, 2023 | Choice Theory

1 a: a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern. I was sitting in a lounge chair on the back porch, looking at the blue sky and the orange tree and listening to doves and cactus wrens. I was thinking about our conference in St. Louis in...