Control Theory

Control Theory is a scientifically based approach to teach in a very practical way “how” and “why” people operate, and how we are internally motivated.

Control Theory is a tool for understanding that each of us has a very specific picture in our head of how we want our world to be. It is important to know and understand that none of us see the world exactly the same way.

Applied Control Theory combined with effective communication techniques has been proven effective in business, education, leadership, parenting, and managing any situations where people need to learn how to satisfy their own needs in responsible ways.

Why Learn Control Theory?

· To gain control over negative feelings such as anger, guilt, or depression

· To learn to identify in any given situation … “What do I really want to be happening here?”

· To learn to deal more effectively with complaints

· To gain personal insight into what important values are being strived for

· To learn specific techniques for the resolution of conflict … inside oneself or with others

· To become more self-accepting, less critical of others and more positive

· To be more flexible and recognize more choices

· To have more internal strength to deal with crisis