The Center provides expert training and intermittent and ongoing coaching in gentle teaching and other positive supports.  These approaches are pertinent to providers, direct care workers and families supporting and caring for people with developmental disabilities who are at risk of being placed in restrictive environments.

Training is conducted at various regional sites across the State.  All of the training provided to the community system is based on non-intrusive, non-restraint, person-friendly approaches to dealing with challenging behaviors.

Course Types Include:

• Working with People
• Gentle Teacher Practicum
• Gentle Mentor Training
• Gentle Mentor Certification
• Train the Trainer Working with People
• Train the Trainer Gentle Teacher Practicum

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Training is provided free of charge to CMHSPs in Michigan who are supporting individuals discharged from Mount Pleasant Center or those who are supporting individuals at risk of being placed outside of their community and who otherwise would have approached the Department of Community Health (DCH) for placement at Mount Pleasant Center.

Training services are also available at cost to CMHSPs and their service providers who do not meet the above criteria.  Click here for current fees and availability.