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Comment on Choice theory: Ellen Gelinas at TEDxVaughanWomen by Jane

Jane — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:46:50 +0000

I love Ellen’s Tedx talk … was one of the first ones I ever watched on the topic!!! Highly recommend.

Comment on A closer look at the Caring Habits by Jane Newman

Jane Newman — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:40:17 +0000

Thanks Sue,
What a powerful reminder of the transformative power of that single, conscious pause.
I especially appreciate your extension to self-care. That question “Am I being the self-caring person I really want to be?” feels like the missing piece for so many of us who may be kinder to others than we are to ourselves.
Thank you for this reminder that transformation can begin with one honest question.
With gratitude,
Jane

Comment on Rethinking Behaviour: A Shift Towards Understanding, Not Judging by Gwen Sands

Gwen Sands — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:15:29 +0000

Great article, Jane. Clear and succinct – a really good resource for sharing

Comment on Involuntary Behaviour, Very Brief signal. by lizzie

lizzie — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:41:49 +0000

Thank you Gary. I found this very helpful and really appreciated the simplicity as well as bringing in examples to choosing thoughts and actions and the triggers.
I work in the trauma area thus the relationships with the survival brain was also useful. Thank you for your time and willingness to add value to our theory into practice.

Comment on Involuntary Behaviour, Very Brief signal. by Glasser Australia Team

Glasser Australia Team — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:30:12 +0000

In reply to Cath. Thanks for your contribution to the conversation. We look forward to hearing more of your thoughts on this fascinating topic.

Comment on Involuntary Behaviour, Very Brief signal. by Cath

Cath — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:54:30 +0000

Thanks for a very succint explanation of the involuntary signal, Gary. Noticing this ahha moment (positive or negative) and responding rather than reacting is so important!

Comment on Perception and Reality – Cath Whalan by marian Ruyter

marian Ruyter — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:57:08 +0000

Thank you Cath for sharing your thoughts on Perception. I recently attended a recorded, online workshop with Bessel van der Kolk. A big take away for me was the brain research he presents in the workshop, on how trauma effects the body, the brain. For me simply stated, how the emotional brain is highly fired up; after trauma, perceived trauma, neglect, abuse, and one can include continual critique, (maybe receiving controlling habits from another person?) and how this impacts on how one perceives the situation. The fired up right brain Emotional brain, causes the thinking brain, Per-frontal cortex, to be out of order, not thinking properly. So one is reacting. This is what Chris Argyris describes as well, the reaction, that we may hold our beliefs subconsciously. I interpreted Van der Kolk’s words as that our rational mind goes off-line, and we are then subject to the emotional response, often irrational, and from created habits and expectations from our warning, alert emotional system, as” it is happening again”, I cant handle it”, or other negative beliefs that come from the old experience. I do like how you quoted John Dewey: “we do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience’.. And then having the courage to make the decision, the choice, to reconnect with the rational, thinking mind, and respond using the caring habits, with focus on the quality of the relationship, from internal psychology.

Comment on Choice Matters – February 2025 by Glasser Australia Team

Glasser Australia Team — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:44:55 +0000

In reply to Sue Berry. Thank you for sharing this insightful perspective, Sue. Dr. Glasser's teachings indeed remind us how intentional choices in our interactions can shape and nurture our most valued relationships. The question you pose—whether to prioritize being right or being connected—is such a powerful reflection, and it's true that while the concept may seem simple, its practice often requires mindfulness and effort. We're so grateful for your contribution to this ongoing discussion about choice and connection. Your words add depth and heart to this conversation!

Comment on Choice Matters – February 2025 by Sue Berry

Sue Berry — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:54:13 +0000

Thinking about making intentional choices I’m reminded of the choices we make as we respond to our children or our partner, or in other highly valued relationships. I can pause and ask myself a question …
“Do I want to be right or connected?” Or, as Dr Glasser put it, “If I say or do this right now, will it bring us closer together or drive us further apart?”
Easy to understand. Not always easy to do! But so powerful.

Comment on Choice Matters – February 2025 by Paula Baxter

Paula Baxter — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:09:43 +0000

In reply to Jane Newman. Your reflection is such a refreshing reminder of the value of intentional living in a world that often prioritises speed over substance. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve carved out moments of joy and connection through both movements, like your weekly tennis sessions, and indulgence, like those Thursday chocolate éclairs with your son. It's the little rituals like these that truly anchor us and infuse our lives with meaning.