Erasmus+, KA 1 Mobility for youth workers within Erasmus + Accreditation, 2023-1-EE01-KA151-YOU-000132435
NurishNest - creating supportive and nourishing spaces for young individuals
26 February - 04 March 2024 | Otepää, Estonia
The main aim of the "NurishNest" training program is to enhance the capacity of youth workers in creating peaceful, inclusive, and nourishing environments through trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness techniques, and embodiment practices. The training integrates experiential learning and study visits, aiming to deepen understanding of diverse experiences and promote holistic well-being for all young individuals, especially those from marginalized groups.
Throughout the 6-day program, participants will engage in a combination of interactive workshops, discussions, practical exercises, and reflective activities. The training will provide a holistic approach to empower youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to promote peacemaking, embodiment, trauma awareness, and non-violent communication in their work with young people.
Learning outcomes:
Throughout the 6-day program, participants will engage in a combination of interactive workshops, discussions, practical exercises, and reflective activities. The training will provide a holistic approach to empower youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to promote peacemaking, embodiment, trauma awareness, and non-violent communication in their work with young people.
Learning outcomes:
- Cultivating Nourishing Spaces: Equip participants with skills to create and sustain nurturing environments that support the growth and well-being of young people.
- Enhanced Empathy & Understanding: Broaden perspectives on diverse experiences, fostering deep empathy and understanding.
- Mindfulness & Embodiment Mastery: Develop proficiency in mindfulness and embodiment practices for personal and professional resilience.
- Inclusivity & Practical Skills: Learn to build inclusive, trauma-informed spaces for diverse youth, including those from marginalized backgrounds.
- Effective Communication for Peacebuilding: Enhance communication skills for peaceful dialogue and conflict resolution.
- Holistic Well-being Approaches: Apply holistic strategies to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being in youth work.
Target group:
Youth workers, community leaders, educators and change makers from the EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey.
Participants need to have a sending organization with OID code.
Dates:
26 February - 04 March 2024
Location: Otepää, Estonia
Working language is English.
Youth workers, community leaders, educators and change makers from the EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey.
Participants need to have a sending organization with OID code.
Dates:
26 February - 04 March 2024
Location: Otepää, Estonia
Working language is English.
'NurishNest - creating supportive and nourishing spaces for young individuals'
Accommodation
You will stay at the Metsalagendik in Otepää, Estonia in rooms for 2-4 people each.
We will provide 5 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and two coffee breaks with snacks) according to your food preferences and allergies.
Expenses regarding accommodation and food are covered within Erasmus+ programme.
We will provide 5 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and two coffee breaks with snacks) according to your food preferences and allergies.
Expenses regarding accommodation and food are covered within Erasmus+ programme.
Programm
Program is avalible here.
Throughout the 6-day program, participants will engage in a combination of interactive workshops, discussions, practical exercises, and reflective activities. The training will provide a holistic approach to empower youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to promote peacemaking, embodiment, trauma awareness, and non-violent communication in their work with young people.
Participants will have a chance to host their own workshop within the project.
Throughout the 6-day program, participants will engage in a combination of interactive workshops, discussions, practical exercises, and reflective activities. The training will provide a holistic approach to empower youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to promote peacemaking, embodiment, trauma awareness, and non-violent communication in their work with young people.
Participants will have a chance to host their own workshop within the project.
Trainers
- Julia DemEstoniaYouth worker (level 6, Estonian National qualification), adult educator (level 7, Estonian National qualification), mindfulness instructor, embodiment practitioner.
- Vira GruzovaUkraine / BelgiumMindfulness mentor, certificated by Mindspot (Ukraine), project manager, communication consultant, trainer for adults and active citizen.
- Kateryna PopkovaEstoniaA certified Embodiment facilitator and trauma-informed practitioner, Kateryna wears many hats, including that of a life coach, group leader, and transformational coach
- Health insurance
- Comfortable cloth for outside
- Comfortable cloth for inside, including sleepers!
- Comfortable cloth for morning practices
- Cloth for Sauna
- Windproof and waterproof cloth
- Personal hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste)
- Medication (anti-allergy pills, pain killers, aspirin etc. if you need such
- Other items that you personally consider necessary to carry with
- Smiles, lots of positive energy and motivation :)!
You also may contribute to coffee-breaks with yours local snacks!
- Comfortable cloth for outside
- Comfortable cloth for inside, including sleepers!
- Comfortable cloth for morning practices
- Cloth for Sauna
- Windproof and waterproof cloth
- Personal hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste)
- Medication (anti-allergy pills, pain killers, aspirin etc. if you need such
- Other items that you personally consider necessary to carry with
- Smiles, lots of positive energy and motivation :)!
You also may contribute to coffee-breaks with yours local snacks!
With a flight to Riga or Tallinn, with a bus or train to Tartu or Otepää
Youth workers, youth leaders, educators and facilitators, for those who support humans in their development.
Age - 20+
Ability to communicate in English
Age - 20+
Ability to communicate in English
- For travel distances between 100 and 499 KM: 180 EUR per participant
- For travel distances between 500 and 1999 KM: 275 EUR per participant
- For travel distances between 2000 and 2999 KM: 360 EUR per participant
- For travel distances between 3000 and 3999 KM: 530 EUR per participant
Participation fee is 50-100 EUR. Exact amount you may decide on your own.
For Ukrainian participants it is possible to reduce participation fee by request.
For Ukrainian participants it is possible to reduce participation fee by request.
Join the project
Registration open till 20.01.2024
We will inform you about selection on 22.01
We will inform you about selection on 22.01
'NurishNest - creating supportive and nourishing spaces for young individuals'
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