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Gentle Teaching Stories: “It has such a unique meaning and purpose in everyone’s life.”

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Gentle Teaching Stories:

“It shines a light on the needs and emotions of others to ensure they feel safe.”

July 25, 2023/inBlog, Gentle Teaching, Stories

Gentle Teaching has genuinely transformed the person I am today, but most importantly, the person I am continuously working to become. I have been with COR over a year now and am constantly reminded in my day to day life the positive impacts Gentle Teaching has had on my life. It has not only showed me a fundamentally different way of approaching life here at COR, but it has allowed me to approach my everyday life differently.

Through my training, through the conversations, within my education, and through my supportive role here at COR I have been exposed to the importance of empathy. Gentle Teaching has indisputably opened my eyes to the ability to understand why individual people react in the ways they do, and to have the skills to foster relationships that can work collaboratively with people to become happier and healthier.

“The Gentle Teaching philosophy has such a unique meaning and purpose in everyone’s life, and I believe that is the pure beauty in it.”

For me, I have grasped raising Gentle Teaching as a way of living, not only for myself but so that I can positively make my mark on each person I encounter. Gentle Teaching has embedded in me the importance to take on every day with the hopes of lifting others up through collaboratively and patiently working together.

Applying Gentle Teaching to my everyday life has been a transformation I could have never imagined when I began here at COR. I have learned to value each person for who they are genuinely, but more importantly, to live a life of empowering each other. I have always been a team-oriented person. With the addition of this philosophy, they want for the empowerment of everyone around me, they strive to build everyone’s confidence with their own identity, and their meaning is amplified.

Trent
COR Family Member

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This DSP Week, Michael is celebrating Lois and the meaningful impact her support has had in his life.

Through everyday encouragement, care, and just being there in time of need, Lois brings comfort, trust, and connection into the lives of the people she supports.

Thank you, Lois, for everything you do!

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As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Certified Developmental Disability Nurse, Mandy works alongside COR’s incredible health team to support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as health and mental health challenges, through a collaborative approach rooted in person-centred care.

Read the full story through the link in our bio.

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Today we celebrate the health professionals who bring compassion, care, and reassurance into the lives of the people we support.

Whether it’s coordinating appointments, monitoring health and wellness, advocating for someone’s health needs, or simply taking the time to listen, our nurses play an important role in helping people feel safe, supported, and cared for.

We see the patience, kindness, and dedication you bring every day, and we’re so grateful for the meaningful impact you make in our community.

Thank you for all that you do!

#InternationalNursesDay #CORfam

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Behind every moment of encouragement, connection and care is a DSP helping make it possible.

This Disability Support Professionals Week, we’re highlighting some of the many ways DSPs support people every day — often in ways that happen quietly behind the scenes, but make a lasting impact. It’s work rooted in connection, trust, and helping people feel safe, respected, and a welcomed member of their neighbourhood and community.

Thank you to all DSPs for the compassion, dedication, and care you bring every single day.

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More Mother’s Day throwbacks! 💐

We’re sharing a few special photos of Jamie and Jarred with their moms. 📸

Through every stage of life, moms continue to show up with love, support, and care and these moments capture a little bit of that.

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A little throwback for Mother’s Day! 💐

Behind the people at COR are moms who helped shape the kindness and care they bring into the world today.

Every person has someone who believed in them, supported them, and helped shape who they are along the way.

To the moms who helped raise the people behind COR, thank you!

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May 10–16, 2026 marks Disability Support Professionals Week in Saskatchewan — a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible people who walk alongside others every single day with compassion, dedication, and heart.

We are beyond grateful for our entire COR team. Your work changes lives. You create spaces of belonging, build relationships rooted in trust, and support people in living full and meaningful lives within community.

The impact you make cannot always be easily measured — it’s found in moments of connection, dignity, laughter, growth, and care. You show up every day with kindness, patience, creativity, and commitment, and our organization is stronger because of you.

Thank you for the work you do, the relationships you build, and the difference you make in the lives of so many. You are appreciated more than words can express.

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So, are you the “take charge” one, the organized one, the creative one… or a mix of them all? 💭

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🔗 Learn more or register through the link in our bio

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⛳ Mini putts, big laughs, and a little friendly competition!

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The April Grand Prize Draw is right around the corner… and you could win up to $70,000!

Every ticket that selects COR helps support meaningful programs that make a difference in our community.

⏳ Don’t miss out, get your tickets before the draw on April 29.
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This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize and thank our incredible Board of Directors.

Your leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment help bring our vision to life: Empowering People, Inspiring Change. Through your service, COR continues to champion equality for people experiencing disability and inspire meaningful change within our global community - all grounded in a culture of gentleness.

Thank you for the time, insight, and heart you give to COR. Your impact is lasting, and your leadership is deeply appreciated.

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