Entries by jeph

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Meeting People Where They Are: The Intersection of Harm Reduction and Gentle Teaching

Meeting People Where They Are: The Intersection of Harm Reduction and Gentle Teaching Speakers: Dave Lappin and Nathan Murdoch In a moving and eye-opening session, Dave Lappin and Nathan Murdoch led a conversation that peeled back the layers on how we support people living at the intersection of intellectual disability, substance use and mental health […]

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Self-Determination in Sexual Health – Empowering Autonomy and Inclusion, by Natalya Mason

Speaker: Natalya Mason Sexual health is a fundamental part of being human, yet for individuals with disabilities, it’s often misunderstood, ignored, or actively restricted. At the Gentle Teaching Conference, Natalya Mason, a sexual health educator and social worker, delivered a powerful session on the intersection of sexuality, disability, and human rights, challenging us to reframe […]

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You Don’t Need Marketing—You Need a Movement: Capturing Our Collective Stories By Jeph Maystruck

In a world overflowing with ads, algorithms, and analytics, traditional marketing no longer cuts it. The rules of engagement have shifted, and if you’re not telling a story, you’re already behind. But here’s the kicker—you don’t just need a good story. You need a movement. At the Gentle Teaching International Conference 2024, I had the […]