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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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