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Episode 259

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7th Aug 2025

Counseling Veterans: Trust, Trauma, and Choice Theory in Action

In Part 2 of her insightful conversation with Dr. Janet Morgan, Kim Olver dives deeper into the complexities of counseling military veterans and their families. Dr. Morgan shares powerful strategies for building trust with reluctant clients, navigating stigma, and working within the cultural nuances of military life.

They explore the benefits and limitations of EMDR therapy, why Choice Theory is so effective for trauma recovery, and the importance of helping veterans reconnect with their basic needs and rebuild their quality world. You’ll also learn about practical, confidential support options like MFLACs and Vet Centers.

Whether you’re a counselor, a veteran, or a loved one seeking support, this episode offers valuable guidance for approaching healing with empathy, respect, and psychological insight.

This is the Season 7 finale of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life — we’ll return September 4th with Season 8!

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Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Making better choices for a better life
Life = Choices; Choices = Life is about learning to replace external control psychology with radical responsibility and appreciation so you can make better choices to create the life you want to have. Kim Olver is a leading expert in Choice Theory™ psychology and will share what she has gleaned from the legendary work of Dr. William Glasser, as well as sharing her unique perspective based on over 30 years of study and research.

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Kim Olver

Kim Olver's mission is to help people make better choices for a better life. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor and a board certified coach. She is a world renowned expert in Choice Theory™ , a highly sought after international speaker and an award-winning author. Her books include: Leveraging Diversity at Work with Sylvester Baugh (2006), Secrets of Happy Couples (2010), Choosing Me Now (2019) and A Choice Theory Guide to Relationships (2019). Kim is currently working on the forthcoming books, The Definitive Guide to Coaching and Radical Responsibility and Appreciation. Kim is the author of The Relationship Center blog; creator of Empowerment Parenting, a 25-hour parenting curriculum for court-mandated parents; and owner of Academy of Choice, a BCC (Board Certified Coach) Coaching Program. Kim worked five years as a counselor for schizophrenics in a community-based residential program, 17 years holding various positions with a specialized foster care agency, was Executive Director of Glasser Institute for Choice Theory for nine years and the Executive Director for William Glasser International for eight; and began her own company, Coaching for Excellence, in 2005. She is a model of what she teaches about taking responsibility for the things she can influence and control and finding appreciation for those things she can't. Kim believes radical responsibility and appreciation are the keys to a happy, peaceful, satisfying life.