🌿💬 Erasmus+ E-learning Course in Portugal Strengthening Empathic Communication and Emotional Awareness in Youth Work 🇵🇹

Communicating with Empathy is an experiential Erasmus+ e-learning course designed for youth workers, educators, trainers, and practitioners who support others in emotionally demanding contexts. The course combines guided journaling, self-practice, peer learning, and art-based methods to deepen empathic communication, emotional regulation, and sustainable presence in youth work and educational settings.

🧩 About the Course
💬 The course focuses on empathic communication inspired by Nonviolent Communication
🧠 Learning is grounded in self-empathy, emotional awareness, and compassionate dialogue
🎨 Art-based and experiential methods support embodied learning
🌱 The approach supports both professional practice and personal well-being

🎯 Learning Focus & Content
📓 Guided journaling and self-reflection practices
🗣️ Peer practice and dialogical learning spaces
💞 Tools to connect with feelings and needs and express them clearly
🧠 Practices for emotional regulation and boundary setting
🤝 Skills for staying present in challenging or emotionally charged situations
🎓 Integration of empathic communication into non-formal learning and youth work

👤 Who Is This Course For
👥 Youth workers, educators, trainers, facilitators, mentors, and youth leaders
🤍 Professionals working with vulnerable young people or groups
🧠 Practitioners who hold space for others and seek sustainable ways of working
💬 Those curious about practical, embodied approaches to empathic communication
🌍 People active in youth work, education, community work, or social fields

🎓 What You Will Gain
🌿 A guided, practice-based learning journey in self-empathy and communication
🧠 Increased awareness of thoughts and feelings often overlooked in busy work contexts
💬 Stronger skills in listening deeply and expressing needs clearly
🤝 Meaningful peer exchange with other practitioners across Europe
🌱 A more grounded, authentic, and sustainable presence in your professional role

💶 Participation Fee
💳 Group 1: 180 EUR
📦 Includes online sessions, goodie bag (journal, calendar, healthy snacks, gifts from local artists), and an in-person ceramic workshop in Lisbon
💳 Group 2: 150 EUR
📦 Includes online sessions and goodie bag, with the art workshop taking place online as a drawing session
🤍 Reduced support possible for unemployed participants, students, or those facing financial difficulties (to be indicated in the application)

📅 Activity Dates
📆 16 February – 16 March 2026

📅 Application Deadline
📆 2 February 2026

🌍 Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium (DE), 🇧🇪 Belgium (FL), 🇧🇪 Belgium (FR), 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇲🇰 Republic of North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovak Republic, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

🔗 Application Link
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14333

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