Level 1: An Introduction to Gentle Teaching
3/6 hours
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.
Target Audience
Health Professionals, Educators, Family Members, Social Workers, Community Organizations and New Support Personnel
Resources/Handouts
- Gentle Teaching Primer
- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Link to Gentle Teaching International Website and other online resources
Certification
None
Level 2: Working With People
14 hours
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.
Target Audience
Support Personnel and those interested in deepening their understanding of Gentle Teaching.
Resources/Handout
- Case Studies representing various individuals served.
- Gentle Teaching FAQ
- Mending Broken Hearts
- Link to Gentle Teaching International Website and other online resources
Certification
Gentle Teaching Certificate issued after successfully completing training levels 1 and 2 and having a minimum of 6 months work experience utilizing GT skills.
Level 3: Leading in a Culture of Gentleness
12 hours
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
Target Audience
Organizational Management, Home Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders and those interested in becoming a Gentle Teaching Mentor.
Resources/Handout
TBD
Certification
TBD
*Note: Leading in a Culture of Gentleness is currently under development. We will be debuting Level 3 in 2017. Stay tuned.
Gentle Teaching International Conference 2018
October 1-3, 2018
The Netherlands
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