Our Services
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Choice Theory, Reality Therapy & Glasserian Psychology
Choice Theory is the foundational framework developed by Dr. William Glasser. It explains how and why we behave as we do, teaching us that we are each responsible for our own actions, choices, and happiness.
Reality Therapy is the practical application — the set of interventions and tools that help us live Choice Theory in our daily lives.
If Choice Theory is the train, Reality Therapy is the track that guides it.
Taking Control of Our Lives
Choice Theory helps us take effective control of our own lives. It deepens our understanding of who we are, why we behave as we do, and how to make choices that move us toward greater satisfaction and peace of mind.
No one can make us do anything — we are in the driver’s seat of our own lives.
Through Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, we learn the skills to:
• Meet our basic psychological needs
• Solve problems constructively
• Build and maintain healthy, nurturing relationships — at home, at work, and in the community.
The Power of Relationships
When our relationships flourish, we experience peace of mind. When they are strained, so are we.
By learning to stop doing what harms relationships and start doing what nourishes them, we transform our interactions and our inner world.
Once you understand Choice Theory, you can’t “unknow” it — it changes the way you see yourself and others.
Our Programs
Our programs are neuro-inclusive, experiential, and dynamic, designed for anyone who wishes to learn and grow psychologically.
They’re classroom-based, interactive, and fun — all you have to do is show up, and you’ll walk away with tools for life.
Our Instructors
Our instructors teach Choice Theory because they believe in it — they’ve experienced the benefits personally and professionally.
Their teaching style is fun, student-led, and inclusive, encouraging active involvement in a warm and caring learning environment. Each class is a shared experience in growth, understanding, and connection.
Welcome
We warmly welcome all of our students, and feel privileged that you would choose Choice Theory Ireland for your educational journey.
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Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing
Taking care of our mental health and personal wellbeing is something Choice Theory teaches us to understand deeply.
Before we label or diagnose ourselves with a mental health illness, Choice Theory invites us to first understand our own psychology — why we think, feel, and behave as we do.
Choice Theory promotes mental health and wellness, helping us take responsibility for our choices and build healthy, meaningful relationships with ourselves and others.
The Meaning of Mental Wellness
Mental health is not just the absence of illness — it’s the presence of wellness.
Dr. William Glasser reminded us that mental health is a public health issue, something that can touch every one of us.
At its core, mental wellness means being:
• Happy to relate well with those who matter to us
• Happy to help others
• Willing to work towards fixing things when there’s a problem
It’s also about being comfortable allowing others to think and act differently than we do — to live their own lives without feeling the need to control or correct them.
“Unhappy people evaluate others.
Happy people evaluate themselves.”
— Dr. William Glasser
Mental Health in Daily Life
So what does mental health look like in our daily lives?
It’s taking responsibility for our own choices, feelings, and needs.
It’s remembering that we cannot “make” anyone feel anything — just as no one can make us.
When we override our own needs to constantly meet the needs of others, we risk neglecting our own wellbeing. Choice Theory teaches us that we are only responsible for ourselves — and that’s enough.
Self-care is not selfish; it’s essential.
Caring for Our Psychological Health
We often focus on our physical health, but how often do we take care of our psychological health?
Ask yourself:
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What do I do for my own wellness?
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How do I meet my needs for survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun?
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How do I relate to myself — with kindness or criticism?
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Understanding Our Emotions
Depression and sadness are part of being human — they are not always something to medicate away.
We cannot medicate sadness; we can only meet it with understanding, connection, and change.
The same goes for worry and anxiety — they are signals, not flaws.
Living a Choice Theory Life
Mental wellness begins when we take care of ourselves from the inside out.
When we live in harmony with our needs, values, and relationships, we build a life that feels peaceful, balanced, and real.
Living a Choice Theory life invites us to grow in our awareness of what mental health is truly all about.
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Lead Management and Relationships
Understanding Choice Theory invites us to create environments that thrive and grow.
Most problems we face — personally or professionally — are relationship-based. How we relate to ourselves, to others, and to our shared goals determines whether we succeed or struggle.
When we relate well, we create win-win situations, build trust, and bring people closer together. Strong relationships foster teamwork, shared vision, collective growth, and creativity, because people feel safe to explore, experiment, and contribute new ideas.
Lead Management Begins with Self-Management
A good lead manager is first and foremost a good self-manager.
When we learn how to manage our own life effectively, we know what works well for us — and we bring this learning into our relationships. We model the model.
Leadership isn’t about coercion or “boss management” — telling people what to do, evaluating them externally, or controlling outcomes.
External control has no place in leadership. Growth cannot happen under fear or coercive control. All we can truly give another person is information; the rest comes from their own choice.
Leadership Rooted in Relationships
Dr. William Glasser’s Choice Theory reminds us that leadership is rooted in relationships.
Effective ways of relating and the seven connecting habits help us build and sustain healthy environments:
The Seven Connecting Habits:
• Caring
• Listening
• Supporting
• Trusting
• Respecting
• Negotiating differences
• Encouraging
When these are combined with the conscious avoidance of the seven disconnecting habits, relationships flourish:
The Seven Disconnecting Habits:
• Criticizing
• Blaming
• Complaining
• Nagging
• Threatening
• Punishing
• Bribing or rewarding to control
These principles allow us to create warm, genuine environments where people meet their needs, grow, and bring their creative potential to the table.
Lead Management in Practice
In our groups, instructors practice lead management with students at the heart of everything they do.
There’s no testing, no written work, and no external evaluation — just a group of like-minded people learning, exploring, and creating quality world pictures together.
Students evaluate their own learning, contributing to a culture of trust, shared vision, teamwork, and creativity.
“Fun is the genetic reward for learning.”
— Dr. William Glasser
When learning is fun, engagement and growth naturally follow.
Leadership in Action
Ultimately, whether in organisations, classrooms, or families, leadership is about relationships.
Lead management — not boss management — is the foundation of thriving, creative communities, where growth happens only in the absence of fear, coercive control, or external evaluation.
If it’s Boss Management, it’s not Choice Theory.
Courses Available
Our Vision
Choice Theory Ireland was founded by Norah Finn, a Senior Instructor of Glasserian Psychology, accredited Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor with over 30 years of experience. The organization champions the transformative power of Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Lead Management to enrich lives. We offer a range of training programmes, workshops, and resources designed to support individuals, educators, and organizations in fostering growth, understanding, and wellbeing.
Our goal is to foster a community where responsible choice-making and internal motivation lead to improved wellbeing and meaningful relationships, connecting practitioners, students, and professionals through a range of events and certification paths. Our vision is to make Choice Theory a household name—empowering people everywhere to understand and apply its principles in everyday life, while keeping Dr. Glasser’s teachings alive and relevant for future generations.
