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Brief summary:

The course focuses on physical and mental stress management. It provides hands-on experience of relaxation tools and mindfulness practices and provides an opportunity to experience "me-time" and "present-time" in an enjoyable way, as a community experience. Participants will learn tools for self-care, and stress relief.

Description:

The training will provide participants with the opportunity to experience and practice tools to increase their “mental fitness”, resilience and draw on their inner resources.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a method originally used in therapeutic practice, but the mindfulness approach itself is also effective in everyday self-care. Consciously anchoring our attention for even a few minutes in the present moment has a positive effect on our physical and mental functioning. A few minutes of contemplation in the daily activity helps to tune into the body's biological rhythms. Regularly and consciously applied, mindful presence helps to develop self-compassion, acceptance and a non-judgmental attitude towards reality and life itself.

In addition to the mindfulness approach, participants will learn how different relaxation techniques work. They will also learn about techniques that can provide immediate tension relief and about methods such as autogenic training, which can be used to achieve long-term self-regulation after several weeks of practice.

Research has shown the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and relaxation training in coping with stress, tension relief, psychological immunity and stability.

Aims and objectives

This practical, hands-on course is designed to help participants understand the science behind stress and develop practical strategies for stress management. It may serve as a taster of mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and its' aim is to awaken the need for longer-term commitment to self-reflection and self-care. The training combines theory and practice.

Learning outcomes:

The course will help the participants to:

• understand the symptoms and effects of stress
• learn tools for stress management including immediate and long-term methods
• practice exercises for relaxation and well-being from mindfulness to relaxation techniques
• manage their own well-being through self-awareness and self-reflection
• enhance their empathy and self-compassion

Target groups:  Teachers of any age, Heads of institutions

Minimum level of language:  English B2-C1

Duration of training: 35 lessons, 7 days

Trainer: Ágnes Fabók

Dates:    03-09 August 2025

Location: Rovinj, Croatia

Price: EUR 595, incl. course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed), welcome lunch or dinner, farewell cultural activity

Applicable funds: As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), all costs for mobility /travel expenses, course fees, accommodation, subsistence fee/ are covered by the fund.

Please click here to register if you wish to participate in this course.