William Glasser Institute India

The William Glasser Institute India, is an official member organisation of the William Glasser International.

We are committed to promoting the transformative ideology of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, developed by Dr. William Glasser, across diverse sectors including education, counseling, healthcare and corporate environments.

Our objective is to empower individuals and organizations to foster meaningful change by focusing on personal responsibility, empathetic expression and internal motivation.

Through comprehensive training programs, workshops and certification courses, we equip professionals with practical skills. This helps to nurture mental health, resolve conflicts, build stronger and more productive relationships. 

By embracing the core principles of Choice Theory, we strive to create a supportive community that values freedom, choice, and accountability. Facilitating people to lead more fulfilling, balanced lives and contributing positively to society.

Choice Theory

Wise Choice for life transformation

A road map to personal empowerment, fulfilling relationships, and personal freedom.

Reality Therapy

Choose Differently, Do differently, Live Differently.

Lead Management

Act with clarity, Relate with honesty, live with Purpose.

Lead with empathy. Inspire with integrity – Heart of true leadership

William Glasser International

William Glasser International (WGI) is the global organization that represents and develops the work of Dr. William Glasser, including Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, Lead Management and Glasser Quality Schools. Originally founded as the Institute for Reality Therapy in 1968 to promote training in Dr. Glasser’s counselling approach, the organization gradually expanded worldwide. In 2011, it was restructured into an international board in Nashville, officially authorized to safeguard and advance Dr. Glasser’s ideas, with over 40 member organizations across the globe.

WGI supports practitioners and educators by providing training, resources and official certification programs, helping people apply Glasser’s concepts in counselling, education, leadership and everyday life. The Glasser Institute for Choice Theory is one of its key member organizations, working closely with WGI to promote and implement his work globally.

Dr. Farida

Dr. Farida D’Silva Dias, has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters degree in Business Management, and another in Clinical Psychology.

  • She is a Coach/ Counsellor/ Behavioural Trainer/ Immediate past Chairperson of the William Glasser International, Inc (WGI),USA. Additionally Farida is also a Sr. Faculty of WGI.
  • She heads the William Glasser Institute India (WGII), based in Goa, under the Jeevan Community Centre (NGO).
  • Dr.Farida has been working/ teaching and certifying participants globally across Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Singapore, Malaysia, Jordan and India (Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Udaipur, Pondicherry, Delhi, Mohali, Chennai) over the last 30+ years.
  • She has 20+ years experience in Human Resource Management/ psychological counseling/ coaching/ behavioural training/ for Individuals/ Corporates.

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