This Week in Auburn, California I’m honored to be on site this week at the Placer County Juvenile Correctional Facility, partnering with their dedicated team as they continue building a Culture of Gentleness within their Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE). This work goes far beyond equipment or room design.It is about invitation, creating spaces where young people feel safe, valued, and emotionally held. When […]
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.
Presenting Today at the Snoezelen Conference 2025 26.11 | Tel Aviv
I am honored to be presenting today at the Snoezelen Conference in Israel, where professionals and innovators from around the world gather to explore the power of Multi-Sensory Environments (MSE). My presentation will focus on:“Creating Meaning and Value in the MSE Through the Framework of Gentle Teaching.” I will be sharing how the MSE space […]
Creating Meaningful Moments in the Next Generation of Snoezelen Environments
ISNA-MSE International Conference | Italy 2025 🇮🇹 This month, I had the privilege of presenting at the International Snoezelen Association (ISNA-MSE) Conference in Italy, a global celebration of 20 years of Snoezelen practice and innovation. ✨ My presentation, “Creating Meaningful Moments: Integrating Gentle Teaching within Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Environments,” explored how we can move beyond sensory […]
Indiana Counseling Association Annual Conference – Indianapolis – October 3-4, 2025
Integrating Innovation: Advancing Counseling Through Technology and the Culture of Gentleness Presented by: Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz, Ph.D., LMHC, HSPP, BCPC, IMH-E® (II), DAPA Discover how emerging technologies—when grounded in Gentle Teaching and guided by Quality of Life values—are transforming counseling. Explore how tools like EEG brain mapping, immersive VR, interactive projections, social robotics, and […]
Upcoming International Presentation in Denmark
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 […]
🌈 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 […]
