Summary

The Gentle Teaching Level 3 training modules are uniquely designed to deepen one’s knowledge in key aspects of Gentle Teaching. These modules include:

1. The Importance of Language
2. Being Trauma Informed (Histories and Memories)
3. Relationship Building (How to)
4. Stretching and Lowering Demands
5. Transitions and Structure

Each module is approximately 3-4 hours in duration and are built off concepts learned in Gentle Teaching Level 1 & 2 training modules. Sessions are interactive and explore challenging and frequently asked questions, allowing for a deeper dive into common areas of struggle through critical thinking and discussion with others that are experienced in supporting within a culture of gentleness.

Key Messages

1. To equip support personnel, educators, social workers and others who have completed Gentle Teaching Level 2 with a deeper understanding and personalized, practical application of the Gentle Teaching pillars and tools.
2. To train those interested in furthering their understanding of Gentle Teaching with additional knowledge and hands on tools that will challenge their ability to think creatively, self-analyze and strengthen their understanding of other peoples’ (person served) perspectives.

Relationship Building (How to)

Relationships form the heart of a culture of gentleness. This interactive session allows participants to move beyond their current knowledge of Gentle Teaching and foundational relationship building by focusing on practical ways that trust can be developed with others, even in challenging circumstances. Learners will explore how utilizing the pillars and tools of Gentle Teaching will support trust building with others. Moreover, learners will acquire practical skills and knowledge of how to return to the foundational principles of building meaningful relationships.

Learning Objectives:

Why we need connection
How we become (Moral Themes)
Creating Meaningful Relationships (Being noticed, known and missed)
Sustaining relationships

Length

3 hours

Target Audience

Support Personnel and those interested in deepening their understanding of Gentle Teaching.

Gentle Teaching Lv.3 - Relationship Building (How to)