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CONNECTIONS™
TESTIMONIALS
Bruce
Davenport, MS (Masters of Science in Education)
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Full time school counselor at Jefferson County High School,
Dandridge, Tennessee
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Part-time instructor in School Counselor Graduate Program at
Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee.
"As a school counselor I use "Connections" to
help parents and teachers be more effective in helping teens
be more responsible. "Connections" is a fun and easy
way to introduce others to ways of being happier and more successful.
Playing "Connections" enables students to reflect
on past behaviors and helps them grow closer to the important
people in their life."
Warmly,
Bruce Davenport
As
I mentioned in an earlier email, my post-baccalaureate (sp.?)
students played the game in class today. Actually, groups of 5-6
played the four games that I bought at the Glasser Conference.
One student, Clint Wellhausen, said the game will "help students
get to know each other."
A
group penned the following: "For people who are hard on
themselves, the game encourages them to have more positive self-reflection."
Personally,
I like the fact that the game incorporates Choice Theory into
a format that is fun.
Dr.
Marla K. Banks
McMurry University
Abilene, TX
I
am a Senior Faculty of the William Glasser Institute and have
been working for approx. 35 years with Dr. William Glasser teaching
his theory and approach. I have never found a tool which provides
so much insight and learning as the Connections Game has provided.
It is simple, easy to play and yet has a tremendous capacity to
create thinking and change in those who play it. I have introduced
the game to many of the clients with whom I am working including
addictions programs, juvenile corrections programs, programs that
deal with assault and violence, social services programs, and
schools, all of which have found the game has been a tremendous
tool to utilize in their programs.
I hope this testimonial is of value for your purposes.
Jim Montagnes
Montagnes & Associates Consulting Inc.
"In
many ways our Native American youth struggle with issues of identity,
connectedness, and purpose while mainstreaming with other cultures.
The Connections games and materials has given out youth an opportunity
to express themselves in a fun, non-threatening way and at the
same time keeping dialog rich and full. Our students love playing
and learning about themselves and others."
Cheryl Harding, Curriculum Supervisor, Title VII Indian Education,
Public Schools of Robeson County, North Carolina
Hello.
My name is Heather Puhl and I am the Curriculum Coordinator
for the Legislators' School for Youth Leadership Development
Residential Program that is held each summer at East Carolina
University. This past summer, I implemented the Connections
Game with middle and high school students from the 51 Eastern
counties in North Carolina. Our students began playing the Connections
game within 24 hours of meeting each other for the first time.
At first, I was hesitant about having students play the game
because I was worried that they might not take it seriously
or that they might refuse to share personal experiences with
people they were not close friends with. However, after introducing
the Connecting and Disconnecting Habits and establishing ground
rules for play, I was amazed at how students opened up with
one another. I have never seen another game that allows students
the opportunity to reflect on their life choices and to evaluate
the consequences that result from their interactions with other
people. This game truly helps students realize that they, themselves,
are the only ones who are responsible for creating or destroying
the relationships in their lives.
Thank you.
Heather Puhl
Heritage Middle School
Burke County
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