Safe. Loved. Loving. Engaged.
What GT is and isn’t
Ethical correction of misrepresentation
Relational authority
Systems vs sentiment
In relational cultures, the word safe matters deeply. (This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Staying Human may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services that I genuinely believe are valuable). In a culture of gentleness, as per Gentle Teaching International,…
Reflections on language, culture, and care I recently had the privilege of attending Gentle Teaching Level 3 training at the COR Academy in Regina, SK, and I have been reflecting on one simple but powerful truth: Words matter. Not only what we say, but how we say it. In any home, workplace, or community, the…
Staying Human, When Systems Don’t This reflection represents my personal experience and interpretation of events. It is shared as part of an ongoing effort to understand how power, safety, and systems interact in real-world environments. I am not vengeful, but I want my day in court – so to speak… Staying Human is a very…
Humans were never meant to do life alone. Self-care has been reduced to something small—often framed as a momentary escape or a personal indulgence. A bath, a walk, a quiet hour alone. These things matter, but they are not sufficient to sustain a person who is carrying real responsibility, navigating complex systems, or processing meaningful…
What Psychological Safety Actually Feels Like We talk about psychological safety often. It shows up in policies, training modules, leadership language, and strategic plans. It’s become a goal—something organizations say they value. But less often do we stop and ask: What does it actually feel like to work in a psychologically safe environment? Not in…
Discussions about misogyny often focus on the harm experienced by women. That harm is real and significant. But there is another side to the conversation that deserves attention: the role men play in either sustaining or interrupting it. Misogyny does not exist only in extreme acts or openly hostile beliefs. More often it appears in…
