Turning the Kaleidoscope: A Transformative View of Quality of Life through Gentle Teaching Gentle Teaching International Conference – Middelfart, DenmarkSeptember 16–18, 2025Hindsgavl Slot, Denmark We are honored to announce that Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz, Executive Director of the Quality of Life Institute, and Alex Kimmel, Trainer and Self-Determinator, will be presenting at the Gentle Teaching International Conference 2025in […]
Discover Gentle Teaching, a relationship-building model for cultivating awareness; a dynamic framework that adds value and meaning to the learning environment, a social vision centered on justice for the heart; a path of accessibility that invites social-emotional connections; we are here, and glad you are too, exploring and integrating practical, quality of life solutions, together.
🌈 COMING NEXT MONTH 🌈Gretta and the Kaleidoscope of True Colors
A New Book by Amanda & Dr. Tony McCrovitz We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Gretta and the Kaleidoscope of True Colors—a gentle, hopeful, and transformative story written by Amanda and Dr. Tony McCrovitz. At the heart of this beautifully illustrated book is Gretta, a quiet guide who sees the world not through […]
INVITATION TO JOIN STUDY DESIGN FOR GT-HCRI A RETURN TO GENTLENESS FRAMEWORK
Invitation to Join Study Design for GT-HCRI: A Return to Gentleness FrameworkWe are seeking partner agencies, universities, and practitioners to collaborate in the study design and evaluation of the Gentle Teaching and Healing-Centered Relational Intervention (GT-HCRI)—a relational and trauma-aware model rooted in A Return to Gentleness.This initiative aims to meet the rigorous requirements of the […]
Gentle Teaching International Conference 2025
The Gentle Teaching International Conference 2025 is being hosted by Sødisbakke, one of Denmark’s leading special services for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Their residential capacity is for 135 citizens, with a staff of just under 550 people working across their six care and activity departments and four service departments. “Gentle Teaching is the […]
Mind Garden Podcast welcomes Anthony McCrovitz on topic of Neuroscience
The MindGarden Podcast is focused on exploring how brain science is shaping humanity’s future, and discuss the paths, tools, and keys for unlocking human potential. MindGarden Podcast hosts, Becca Chambers and Jey Rey welcomed Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz as their guest. The work of “Dr. Tony” bridges neuroscience with therapeutic care. As the executive director […]
Gentle Teaching International Conference, Portugal 2023
Worldwide practitioners of GENTLE TEACHING and their communities have connected in Portugal for three days of dialogue and in-depth reflections & celebrations about GENTLENESS, HOPE and FREEDOM. Sharing this time together is filled with stories, resources, and inspiration, as this global community rediscovers the collective presence that is experienced as a whole, greater than the […]
On the Road, In the Direction of Gentle Teaching
IGT Connector Dr. Charles W. Woodard is speaking to the theme of BE THE DIFFERENCE at the 24th Annual Families and Fathers Conference in Los Angeles on April 23. His presentation, How Fathers Can Be What They Expect to See, is a workshop for empowering fathers to be “Gentle Teachers;” positive role models from whom […]
having a direction to take
With a fiery passion, Dr. John McGee entered the world of loving and interacting with marginalized Individuals, especially those with most severe disabilities. His His life’s work and teachings entered the hearts of service providers across the globe, and challenged the status quo of institutionalized standards and solutions and practices of inhumane behavior […]
cultivating ‘true learning’
The idea of “true learning” was formulated by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers (1902-1987), whose teachings validated a critical aspect about social-emotional development. “For a person to grow, they need an environment that provides them with genuineness (openness and self-disclosure), acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard), and empathy (being listened to and understood). Without these […]
