The Newsletter of the William Glasser Association of British
Columbia
JUNE 2005
| PRESIDENT'S REPORT By Lucy Scott
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Our Annual Mini Conference last fall “Creating Supportive Environments for Children,” with Lynn Sumida as our guest speaker, was a big success. In fact Lynn’s presentation on how to get children motivated was so stimulating, exciting, interesting and fun that she will be returning as our speaker for the next Mini Conference, October 21, 2005. This topic will appeal to support staff, teachers, administrators, parents, counsel-lors and just about anyone who works with people. AGM: We were very fortunate to have Donn Smith as our guest speaker at our AGM in November, 2004. Donn spoke about our well-being and how our system functions beginning from the inside out. He says: “Contrary to popular opinion, self esteem is not something we build; it exists within us, waiting to be released. The answer is already within each of us and is the future for all of us.” Donn’s new book The Extraordinary Within is well worth reading. The book is co-authored by one of our WGABC members and well known William Glasser Senior Faculty, Lynn Sumida. Donn, Lynn and Steve Davis have recently developed a new, thriving company called Excelanation Ltd. and are travelling to various parts of the world giving workshops and addressing businesses and athletic organizations. August barbeque and swimming party: Kelly Kennedy has kindly offered to host a swimming party and barbecue at her home in Tsawassen, August 20th at 4:00 PM. This event is open to all members and friends. Bring your own drink, barbecue item, and bathing suit and leave the rest up to us. Our new wgabc.ca website is now well established. As well as contact information and member updates, we have listed members, their businesses and contact information. If you wish to have your business listed on our web site and have taken a Basic Week, and agree with Dr. Glasser’s letter of request, please see the application form in this newsletter. WGABC is also affiliated with WGI Canada also known as William Glasser Institute Canada. Maureen McIntosh (from New Brunswick) has been our Canadian President and representative to the Glasser Institute for the past three years and has done an excellent job of establishing a new website and connecting us all to maintain a closer network of people within WGI Canada. Maureen has worked hard during the past year to reach out to members and other interested people by developing www.wgicanada.com. an excellent website As the BC representative to WGI Canada for the past three years I have been part of the phone conferencing calls which have occurred every three months. Regular conferencing has provided us with the opportunity to be part of the planning and goal setting of WGI Canada. In July, Maureen will pass over the presidency and representative role to Ellen Gelinas of New Brunswick. During the last couple of months WGI Canada has developed a new brochure which will be made available to all members and will be forwarded by the Glasser Institute in Los Angeles with every book order. In August 2006 WGI Canada will be hosting a certification week preceded by a one-day conference in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is our hope that we might set a precedent and hold a bi-annual certification and conference in various parts of Canada. Who knows, maybe BC will have the opportunity of organizing this event.
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| NEWS FROM THE GLASSER INSTITUTE Dr.
Glasser's Speaking Engagements The
William Glasser Institute, wginst@wglasser.com |
May
15, 2005 October
28-30, 2005
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| INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
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This year, the Old World welcomes the Whole World for the WGI 3rd European Convention in Dublin Ireland, on July 6th-9th, 2005. The European Convention is the major international Convention for the WGI for 2005, and this is the second time that an International Convention has been held in Dublin. We know from our international friends that many of you still have fond memories of our last time together, so now is the time to plan for some new memories! The
2006 International Conference Check out choicetheory.org which makes Dr. Glasser accessible to the world via Conference Call Workshop, Web-cast and Satellite Technology. A new website.
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| LEARNING CHOICE THEORY THROUGH SKITS by Brad Greene, Senior Faculty Member from
the Institute Newsletter Spring 2005 |
I
have found Dr. Glasser's eleven skits to be a very creative way
of helping children learn Choice Theory. You can download these
skits from the Institute website. As trainers, we have color coded
each skit and laminated them. In triads, during intensive weeks
and practica, participants teach them to each other. Some teachers
have had success where students are even creating other skits after
using the eleven Dr. Glasser created. We have found, when teachers
actually act out the skits in training, they want to download them
to use with their students. Building
trust, making connections and responsible choices, making decisions
talking together, acquiring knowledge to using knowledge, authentic
assessment, competency, getting along, caring and respecting, moving
from external control to internal control, teaching Choice Theory
to others and every student can succeed, are topics covered in these
eleven short skits.
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| SCHOLARSHIPS
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Have you taken the opportunity of checking out www.wgicanada.com? You will find some interesting information on the website. For example, for those of you wishing to apply for a scholarship for a Basic or Advanced Week, the criteria and application can be down-loaded.
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