The Language of Choice Theory [Paperback]

William Glasser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 1999

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 from the child, lover, student, or employee. Through these examples, the principles of choice theory come alive.

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About the Author

William Glasser, M.D., is a world-renowned psychiatrist who lectures widely. His numerous books have sold 1.7 million copies, and he has trained thousands of counselors in his Choice Theory and Reality Therapy approaches. He is also the president of the William Glasser Institute in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1 edition (January 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060953233
• ISBN-13: 978-0060953232
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William Glasser, M.D.,is a world-renowned psychatrist who lectures widely. He is the author of many books including Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, The Quality School, and Getting Together and Staying Together, and he is the president of the William Glassner Institute in Los Angeles.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neat little book with excellent practical information, May 28, 2000

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sam (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Language of Choice Theory (Paperback)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor examples, May 3, 2009

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KJ Jenkins "KJ Jenkins" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Language of Choice Theory (Paperback)

This book is very poorly written. I was disappointed especially after reading the well written Choice Theory book by William Glasser. The book provides examples of senarios in which a person responds using external control and then give a "better" responce using choice theory. In many of the examples, the choice thoery response is not even relevant to the original situation. There are a few good examples in the book; howver I believe that overall it is a waste of money. If one reads the Choice Theory book and grasps the understanding, there is no reason to purchase the "Language of" book.

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in price, March 29, 2011

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msxildy "Culinary Enthusiast/Decorator" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Language of Choice Theory (Kindle Edition)

If it weren't for the price I would give it more stars.
It was worth 3.99 but certainly not more.