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In Conversation with Lynn Sumida - Working with Resistant Clients: Walking the Bases

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Four hours of live teaching, real-time polls and your top questions answered by the expert. Every counsellor meets them: the client who was sent, who doesn't see the point, who pushes back at every turn. Join Lynn Sumida, Senior Faculty of William Glasser International, for a live online session on working with resistant clients and the technique of Walking the Bases: what it is, how it works, and how you can apply it with your own clients. It's part masterclass, part expert interview: Lynn shares her experience, you weigh in through live polls, and the questions the group votes up are put to her directly.

Date: November 1st, 2026 - November 1st, 2026

Price: $100.00 per participant

Max Participants: 70

CTRT Certification

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Program Overview The Stage 5 Certification marks the final, defining milestone in your training journey with Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Lead Management. Having moved through foundational theory, intensive role-plays, and intermediate practicums, candidates enter this intensive space not simply to be evaluated, but to showcase clinical fluency and personal integration of Dr. William Glasser’s model. Over an intensive 28-hour practicum, participants transition from advanced students to certified practitioners. You will demonstrate your ability to skillfully navigate real-world client complexities, articulate clinical rationales, and showcase how you bring Choice Theory alive within your specific domain of practice—whether in therapy, social work, education, or organizational leadership. Successful completion of this final assessment awards you your official Certification in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. What You Will Complete in Stage 5 Stage 5 is built around authentic demonstration, collaborative peer learning, and reflective clinical practice: 1. Creative Project Display & Showcase Participants present a self-designed creative project illustrating how they synthesize and apply Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in their practice. Displays may take the form of clinical case studies, psychoeducational tools, organizational frameworks, or interactive media demonstrating practical integration. 2. Clinical Role-Play Demonstrations Demonstrate advanced counseling and facilitation competency across simulated client scenarios. Participants showcase nuanced application of: Establishing a collaborative, non-coercive therapeutic environment. Uncovering core pictures within the client’s Quality World. Exploring Total Behavior (acting, thinking, feeling, physiology). Facilitating rigorous self-evaluation without external judgment. Formulating realistic, committed action plans (WDEP framework). 3. Lead Management & Systems Integration Exhibit how internal control psychology replaces external control dynamics within supervisory, team, and systemic relational contexts. Course Schedule & Hours Breakdown 25th Oct: 0800 – 1900 (11 hours) 31st Oct: 1600 – 2200 (6 Hours) 1st Nov: 0800 – 1900 (11 Hours) Total 28 hours Full 100% attendance across all scheduled sessions is mandatory to fulfill assessment criteria. Candidate Prerequisites & Eligibility This workshop is strictly reserved for practitioners who have satisfied the full developmental progression: Successful completion of Stage 1 to 4 of the training. Endorsement by your Practicum Supervisor to proceed to Certification Venue & Logistics Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #03-11, Singapore 079903 Accessibility: Directly linked to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (Exit C). Sheltered access with central dining, cafes, and amenities. Refreshments: Daily tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided throughout the training. Tuition & Registration Tuition: SGD 1,450 (Nett) Class Size: Strictly capped to preserve clinical observation standards and individual presentation time.

Date: October 25th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026

Price: $1450.00 per participant

Integrative Somatic Narrative Level 1

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What is ISN? Integrative Somatic Narrative (ISN) therapy is an approach developed by Dr Anthony Wong through his doctoral research and clinical practice. It joins bodybased (somatic) methods with narrative reconstruction, so that meaning-making and physiological regulation are worked with together rather than in sequence. It was designed specifically for complex trauma and for persistent, treatment-resistant presentations — including psychosomatic conditions. Why it matters? Conventional talk therapy can reach the narrative but leave the nervous system untouched. Purely somatic work can settle the body but leave the story unresolved. ISN bridges the two, giving you a structured way to move between narrative and body within a single session. Level 1 establishes the foundations — the model, its core techniques, and how to begin applying it responsibly with your own clients.

Date: February 20th, 2027 - February 21st, 2027

Price: $1800.00 per participant

Max Participants: 15

Emotional First Aid (customised)

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Training date to be advised 14 Aug 2026

Date: August 14th, 2026 - August 14th, 2026

Location: Singapore Refining Company Private Limited (Company Registration No: 197900084K) 1 Merlimau Road Singapore 628260

Price: $1600.00 per participant

Max Participants: 35

CTRT Basic Practicum Supervision

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Date: October 28th, 2025 - March 12th, 2026

Price: $650.00 per participant

Max Participants: 6

Basic Intensive Training (Stage 1): Choice Theory & Reality Therapy % Lead Management (Foundational Knowledge & Application) + Stage 2 (Refinement & Supervision)

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The Basic Intensive Training is the gateway to mastering Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Lead Management. This immersive 24-hour experience is designed to shift your perspective from external control to internal empowerment. Over these three days, participants will: 1) Internalize the Concepts: Move beyond theory to understand the 5 Basic Needs, the Quality World, and the Total Behavior "Car" model. 2) Master the WDEP System: Learn the "Wants, Doing, Evaluation, and Planning" process to facilitate change in yourself and others. 3) Practical Skill-Building: Engage in rigorous role-play cycles (Counsellor, Client, and Coach roles) using both familiar and unfamiliar scenarios. 4) Creative Integration: Facilitate peer-to-peer activities and presentations to demonstrate a deep, practical grasp of the CTRT mindset.fare issues. Part 2: Stage 2 - Basic Practicum Duration: 18 Hours (Post-Intensive) | Focus: Refinement & Supervision Following the Basic Intensive, participants move into Stage 2. This 18-hour practicum is a "bridge" between initial learning and advanced certification. It focuses on the transition from knowing the tools to applying them consistently in real-world professional and personal contexts. Key Components of Stage 2: - Case Studies & Reflection: In-depth analysis of your interactions, focusing on the "Self-Evaluation" (E) phase of the process. - Skill Refinement: Feedback-heavy sessions with a certified supervisor to "polish" your techniques, ensuring your plans are simple, attainable, and measurable (SAMIC³). - Peer Consultation: Collaborative sessions to discuss challenging cases and troubleshoot resistance using Choice Theory principles.

Date: June 18th, 2026 - June 20th, 2026

Location: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #03-11, S079903

Price: $1600.00 per participant

Max Participants: 16

CTRT Certification

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Date: February 6th, 2026 - February 8th, 2026

Location: to be confirmed

Price: $1350.00 per participant

Advanced Intensive Training (Stage 3): Choice Theory & Reality Therapy Deepen your practice. Master the art of connection. + Stage 4

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Overview: You have mastered the basics. Now, take your skills to the professional level. The Advanced Intensive Training (Stage 3) is designed for those who have completed their Basic Practicum and are ready to tackle complex behavioral issues with confidence. This 3-day intensive workshop moves beyond theory into deep application. Under the guidance of a Senior Advanced Instructor, you will refine your counseling techniques, expand your understanding of the Chart of Human Behavior, and learn to manage resistance in clients effectively. What You Will Gain: Advanced Role-Play: Receive personalized, high-level feedback on your counseling style. Complex Case Management: Learn to apply Reality Therapy to clients with deep-seated emotional and welfare issues. Professional Growth: A critical step toward becoming a Certified Reality Therapist (WGI). Meet Your Instructor: Mary Ellen Davis is a Senior Faculty member of Glasser Australia and a registered psychologist with over 30 years of experience in human relations and psychology. A specialist in Trauma-Informed Care and Practice (TICP), she has served since 2012 as a consultant psychologist for victim-survivors of institutional abuse. Her clinical expertise is centered on providing recovery-oriented services and psychosocial support for individuals navigating complex trauma. In her clinical practice, Mary Ellen supervises health professionals and collaborates with service providers to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused treatment. She integrates Choice Theory and Reality Therapy with experiential methodologies to help individuals and organizations in crisis improve difficult relationships and workplace conditions. Her work empowers clients to transition from external control toward internal empowerment and mental well-being. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Practicum (Stage 2).

Date: April 24th, 2026 - April 26th, 2026

Location: 10 Anson Road International Plaza #03-11 Singapore 079903

Price: $1950.00 per participant

Max Participants: 20

Reclaiming HOPE

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Masterclass on Psychotherapeutic Suicide Intervention using CTRT

Date: January 16th, 2026 - January 7th, 2026

Price: $980.00 per participant