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Understand Why People Do What They Do

Learn the practical psychology of Choice Theory® and Reality Therapy® to improve relationships, counseling, coaching, leadership, and personal effectiveness.

Choice Theory® pretty much rids us of the idea that people are “misbehaving.” All anyone is doing is their best attempt to get something they want. Of course, in the process, they may break laws, disregard rules and hurt others but those are really side effects of doing the best they know how to get their needs met. We are all doing our best—some of us simply have better tools, resources and behaviors at our disposal than others.

If we embrace Choice Theory®, then our function should be more to educate and help others self-evaluate the effectiveness of their own behavior. Know that often they will continue to do things exactly as they have because it’s familiar and/or because what they are doing really is getting them something they want. It is not our job to stop them, nor is it our job to rescue them from the consequences of their own behavior.

It is hard to tell where Choice Theory ends and I begin. Choice Theory is no longer something I teach, a tool for my toolbox or something I do. It has become my toolbox and is essentially who I am. - Kim Olver

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About the Instructor

Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC

Kim Olver is an internationally recognized Choice Theory® and Reality Therapy practitioner, instructor, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, organizations, and professionals build healthier relationships and more effective lives. She has trained counselors, coaches, educators, business leaders, and helping professionals throughout the United States and internationally.

A former Executive Director of the William Glasser Institute – US and William Glasser International, Kim now serves as Senior Faculty, mentoring the next generation of Choice Theory instructors and practitioners. She is the founder of Olver International and creator of Mental Freedom®, a practical framework built on Choice Theory that helps people reduce unnecessary psychological suffering and strengthen emotional resilience.

Kim is the author of Mental Freedom: You Hold the Key, Choosing Me Now, and Secrets of Happy Couples. Her passion is helping people move beyond understanding Choice Theory to confidently applying it in everyday life.

What can Reality Therapy & Choice Theory Training do for You?

  • Learn powerful strategies to calmly manage all your life holds.
  • Develop coping mechanisms to take control back in your life.
  • You will no longer be a victim of your past, your emotions or your life circumstances.
  • Learn an effective strategy for helping yourself and others make more effective decisions in your lives.
  • Improve the significant relationships you have with the important people in your life.
  • Learn strategies for more effectively getting what you want in life.
  • Reduce the stress and distress you currently experience.
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If you are not sure yet and still have some questions, book a 15 minute consultation with me to talk about your options.

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Testimonials

"The training that I did this past week with Kim was world/ life changing. I have always heard and even tried to use Choice Theory® in my classroom. However, it is hard to use it in your classroom when you really should just use it for yourself and every aspect of your life. I will not only take this with me to my school but will use it with every person I interact with to make me a better person and the person I want to be. I am the only person I can change so that is where I am starting, with myself"
Diane G.
Diane G.
"I do not mind at all sharing a comment about the training. I was and am very excited about Choice Theory®. I feel that it would have helped my son a lot had it been available when he was in 9th grade. I really appreciated Kim’s stories. They were relatable to me because I too have a child with a lot of the qualities of the students I will be working with. They also drove a point home. She was very personal and opened up to us a lot and it was helpful to understand the different way we all perceive information. I learned a lot and plan on incorporating it into my classroom this year."
P. LovingCEO
"The Basic Intensive Training is the single best training I have ever attended. It honestly altered the way I view the world in such a positive and meaningful way. I think I have a much more powerful lens now for understanding students, where they are coming from, and how to help them learn to meet their needs. And, for helping teachers understand students. On a personal level it changed who I want to be and how I want to interact with others. The safe and supportive atmosphere Kim created allowed each of us to reflect on everything she taught us and how we could integrate this within our work. It also created a community of Choice Theory® practitioners who are tightly bound together and will stay in close contact to support each other as we share what we’ve learned throughout Albemarle County."
Karen G. Ferrer
"What Kim showed us in such a beautiful way is that experiencing Choice Theory® in real life is not a “Theory,” it’s a “Reality.” That no matter who you are, no matter what your background is, and no matter what religion or status you have, as long as you don’t try to use your power to control others or try to change others, and instead you focus on yourself and what you can do differently or better to improve your relationship with others, you will be successful in improving your relationship with whomever you want to, no matter who that other person is."
Shlomo Tauber
Kim is so awesome!!!! Her knowledge and expertise are beyond amazing as well as her ability to relate to everyone no matter what their experience!
Kristi Schlegel
This was the absolute best training experience I've ever had.
Stacy Stegeman
Kim Olver did an amazing job making it enjoyable and easy to understand.
Kevin N. Kalua
I am definitely a Choice Theory gal! Very excited to utilize the practice in my views.
Neissa St Jean
Everyone should learn CT, and should be introduced right from elementary school.
Michelle Loo
It went beyond my expectations and I am truly thankful to work for a facility that steives to implement this campus wife but also sees value in me as an employee to offer this at no cost to me.
Kate Wojtaszek
Kim Olver was a great instructor with a lot of passion about Choice Theory and know this information very well. Learned a lot from the course!
Suzanne J. McHugh
I enjoyed this program very well. Kim was over and beyond my expectations for this class! I’m very happy I made the choice to do the training and I’m very excited to continue with it in the future
Sky Garner
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