Unlocking The Code: The Power Of Purpose Driven Leadership by Sandy, Matthew, and Troy

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The Treeo Mixtape: Building Cathedrals from Pebbles – A Journey Through Purpose, Safety, and Trust by Sandy Ram, Matthew White, and Troy Kolish There’s a certain magic that happens when purpose meets vulnerability. And at this year’s…

Gentle Teaching and Indigenous Knowledge, by Jessica Pratt-Longman

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“Gentle Teaching and Indigenous culture are essentially one and the same.” – Jessica Pratt-Longman When Jessica Pratt-Longman stands before a room, she doesn’t bring slides or a script. She brings her whole self—raw, honest,…

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Aging and Health by Dr. Alicia Thatcher MD and Boersch, RPN, CDDN

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Redesigning Healthcare with Heart: IDD, Aging and Health On a chilly afternoon during the Gentle Teaching International Conference, something deeply human unfolded—not just a presentation, but a story of life, love, loss, and the urgent need…

The Secret to Being Yourself, by Michele D. Cameron

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The Secret to Being Yourself, by Michele D. Cameron On a vibrant and emotional day filled with connection and courage, Michele D. Cameron took to the stage and gave us a gift: her story. Her talk, “The Secret to Being Yourself,” was more…

Gentle Teaching As Our Core: Our Basics Rediscovered by Simone Schipper and Floris van de Kamer

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Gentle Teaching As Our Core: Rediscovering the Basics Together At the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference, Simone Schipper and Floris van de Kamer invited participants to return, not to something new, but to something essential: the…

The Psychology of Interdependence Through an Autistic Lens, by Alex Kimmel

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At the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference, an unforgettable session unfolded—one grounded in authenticity, humility, and bold truth-telling. Led by advocate and educator Alex Kimmel and facilitator Deirdre (Dee) Mercer, their session…

Heather & Brad Share Their Journey with Sexuality, Disability and the Power of Education

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Speakers: Heather Hynd and Brad Schneider Heather & Brad Share Their Journey with Sexuality, Disability and the Power of Education At a self-advocacy panel titled “The Lived Experiences of Sexuality & Disability,” Heather Hynd…

The Climb to Know More About Dual Diagnosis: Insights from Marge Brown

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The Climb to Know More About Dual Diagnosis Speaker: Marge Brown When Marge Brown opened her presentation with a story about climbing fences and exploring an abandoned institution in Puerto Rico alongside Gentle Teaching founder John McGee,…

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

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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…

Tell It Like It Is: Facilitating Sexual Health and Wellness Education for Diverse Learners By Kristyn White

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Sexual health and wellness are vital aspects of everyone’s life, yet for people with disabilities, these topics are often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. At Creative Options Regina, we’ve embraced the challenge of creating a safe,…

Leading in a Culture of Gentleness: Cultivating Safe and Valuing Teams By Deirdre Mercer and Jim Temple

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When we think about leadership, it’s often accompanied by ideas of authority, decision-making, and results. At Creative Options Regina (COR), however, leadership is reimagined through the lens of a culture of gentleness. This philosophy emphasizes…