Summary

The primary purpose of this training is to provide an introductory overview of Gentle Teaching; it’s founder, history, and philosophical foundations. Additionally, the facilitator will teach both the central purpose and basic principles of Gentle Teaching, including: the Four Pillars: to feel safe, to feel valued (loved), to become more loving and to become more engaged. Within this training the learner will be introduced to the Four Tools of Gentle Teaching: our hands, our eyes, our words and our presence.

Key Messages

• Establishing the perspective that a caregivers/teachers role is critical and requires a deep commitment to personal and social change.

• Gentle Teaching must begin with us: we must be intentional with our warmth toward others, our willingness to give without any expectation of receiving anything in return, and our intense desire to form feelings of companionship and community with those who are pushed to the edge of society.

Summary

The principles of this training are to further explore the Pillars and Tools of Gentle Teaching at a deeper level; coupled with the practical application as so learners understand how to apply the information learned into their everyday lives. The training seeks to better equip those who have successfully completed the Gentle Teaching Introduction, with hands on tools and case studies. In doing so, participants will strengthen their knowledge of Gentle Teaching and how they relate to the people they interact with.

Key Messages

• To equip support personnel, educators, social workers and others who have completed the Gentle Teaching Introduction with further knowledge and practical application of the Pillars and Tools.

• To train those interested in furthering their understanding of Gentle Teaching with hands on tools that will challenge their ability to think creatively, self-analyze and begin to develop an understanding of other peoples’ (person served) perspectives.

Summary

Eight (8) 1 ½ hour modules that are to be completed independent of one another during Team Meetings, Leadership Meetings or Professional Development Days. Modules include: Structure, Decreasing Demands, Transitions, Positive Interactions (Relationship Building), Stretching, Gentle Language, Creative Planning (Developing gentle goals and outcomes), and Leadership/Mentoring Skills (how to).

Key Messages

TBD