I. Summary
From Stress to Strength_Unlock Mental Tools and Movement for Personal Flourisment
This 10-day training course is designed to equip youth professionals with practical tools to transform stress into inner strength, using an integrated approach of yoga, movement, and cognitive writing therapy. Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, the program addresses four key elements—emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs—to foster mental resilience and self-awareness.
Through experiential learning, participants will explore emotional regulation, mindset reframing, intentional actions, and core belief transformation. Daily yoga and movement themes are paired with cognitive writing exercises, empowering participants to apply these techniques in their daily lives and act as their own therapist.
II. Target Group
- Youth workers and leaders;
- Young professionals experiencing stress and anxiety;
- Educators, trainers, and coaches working with youth;
- Individuals seeking tools for mental resilience and well-being.
III. Key Topics or Methods to Be Used
- Emotion Regulation: Techniques for identifying, processing, and managing emotions.
- Mindset Reframing: Practical cognitive exercises to challenge limiting thoughts.
- Behavioral Activation: Strategies for building resilience through positive actions.
- Belief Transformation: Exploring and reshaping core beliefs for personal empowerment.
- Mind-Body Practices: Yoga flows, meditation, and mindfulness techniques to connect the body and mind.
- Stress Reduction Tools: Breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and self-care strategies.
- Interactive Learning: Partner work, group dynamics, and creative movement activities to reinforce learning.
- Authentic relating: Make your relationships deeper and more positive with non-violent communication, principles of improvisation comedy, and acroyoga.
- Less stress through more clarity: Ikigai, Design Thinking, Circle of influence, Eisenhower Matrix, building your own repository for clarity-creating questions.
IV. Learning Outcomes – Results
- Regulate Emotions: Learn to identify, process, and manage stress effectively.
- Reframe Thoughts: Apply tools to challenge negative thinking patterns and adopt a growth mindset.
- Act Intentionally: Develop habits that promote mental and physical well-being.
- Transform Beliefs: Build self-compassion and reshape limiting beliefs for a resilient mindset.
- Integrate Body and Mind: Strengthen the connection between movement and mental clarity.
- Navigate Daily Life: Use CBT-inspired tools and yoga techniques to address challenges confidently.
- Improved clarity: Participants will have the tools to improve clarity in small daily and big life decisions.
- Improved relations: Participants will be better equipped to balance their own needs with the needs of others and communicate this effectively.
V. Partner countries
Serbia, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Latvia, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Austria
Info Pack Link
Application form’s link (it’s included in the IP)
VI. Application Deadline
21st June 2025
VII. Costs & fees
This project is co-funded by Erasmus+ programme: accommodation, food, materials, the programme and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. Maximum travel reimbursement: 28 EUR to 580 EUR (not green travel) OR 56-785 (green travel), based on distance and means of transportation, per person. (approval needed before buying tickets after being selected).
We encourage personal accountability and ownership. Based on your financial capacity we suggest a sliding scale of 60-80 Euro for the host organization. (non refundable) You can choose the best fit for you.
Depending on your personal situation feel free to apply and do let us know, if you face any obstacle in this regards upon being selected. We will find a solution together.
