TRUST Center: Training Opportunities

Orientation to Gentle Teaching Modules

Why you need it:

What's the most productive way to support someone prone to disruptive behavior or violent outbursts? How best can you confront negative behavior and still honor someone's journey towards self-determination? How can we help people choose successful life skills?

Answers to these questions can come not only through an examination of the techniques we use but also through an exploration of our value and belief systems. These workshops are an opportunity to discuss the value of participation, the importance of nurturing a mutual relationship, and the advantages of establishing a natural flow in the life of a person with a disability. By looking at our own needs for growth, we can discover clues about how to help people with disabilities lead more fulfilling lives. This track of workshops will reveal opportunities for mutual change and empowerment as we examine the parallels between our own lives and the lives of the people we serve.

Who should come:

This educational track of workshops is appropriate for people who provide direct support to individuals whether as a family member or as a paid support person. These workshops would also be beneficial to anyone who supervises other employees or values positive change and mutual growth in any interaction such as roommates or friends of people with disabilities.

This training is offered in six 2-hour modules:

1. Introduction to Gentle Teaching & Building Trust and Relationships
2. Developing a "Daily Flow"
3. Techniques for Teaching
4. Gaining Cooperation and Facilitating Participation
5. Supporting People during Challenging Moments