The Language of Choice Theory

by William Glasser and Carleen Glasser

Book Overview

In this companion volume to the bestselling Choice Theory, Dr. William Glasser and his wife, Carleen Glasser, have imagined typical conversations in real-life situations--between parent and child, two partners in a relationship, teacher and student, and boss and employee. On the left-hand page is a typical controlling order or threat, and on the right a more reasonable version, using choice theory, which is more likely to get a favorable response...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060953233
• ISBN13: 9780060953232
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent quick advice

This book is an excellent reference to bring back a parent who may want to find fault in all your child does. It's an easy read and a good gift for a parent of an up-coming teenager.

Neat little book with excellent practical information

This small book gives a wide range of examples of "languaging" with reality therapy (control theory). It is amazing how "languaging" can make a huge difference in how communication is understood or the context of the words. This book is especially useful for parents of teens in applying reality therapy kinds of practical approaches to their kids. Natural consequences, taking responsibility and making useful choices. The mere reading of the difference between conventional and habitual phrasing .. and the control theory type of speak gives insight. This book is best as a companion to Glasser's other books.