In Counseling with Choice Thoery, William Glasser demonstrates how to communicate with people who are going through difficulty in ways that help them see the power of choice in their lives. Time and time again, Glasser shows people that when they honor the fact that they can only control their own actions, they become liberated from external control. When we stop trying to control others, we can better harness our energies to work with what we can influence: our own thoughts and behaviors.
This book is written in an anecdotal style that makes for easy reading. It is geared somewhat to the clinician who works with people undergoing great difficulties. However, anyone who finds Choice Theory a useful paradigm would gain greater understanding through reading this book. By demonstrating how the same perspective can be brought to bear on a wide variety of human suffering, Glasser shows the effectiveness of his theory in a very practical way. I feel far more confident in working in this paradigm after reading this book.
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that your post on the psychology today article (http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201201/the-many-benefits-kids-playing-video-games/comments#comment-204682)really resonated with me. I'm a huge Alfie Kohn fan as well. I've respected Glasser's work for a long time but haven't read anything recently, so I appreciate the book recommendations on your blog and have requested them from the library.
Lisa, www.empathic-parenting.com / http://stroyan.net/lisasblog/
Thanks Lisa. I found that article to be very thought provoking. Choice is so important, but addictive behaviors are something to consider, especially when we are raising young ones. I think it is important to find a balance with it all, and that it is possible to create guidelines and structure without being coercive. Thanks for the feedback!
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