Stronger Minds, Stronger Communities
Training Course
22-28 May 2026 | Astudillo (Palencia), Spain
"Stronger Minds, Stronger Communities" tackles youth mental health through a holistic approach. It equips youth workers with CBT tools to identify negative thoughts, foster resilience, and empower youth to navigate daily challenges effectively.
This training course moves beyond simple awareness, providing youth workers with a robust "psychological first-aid kit" based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, combined with holistic well-being practices.
Our mission is to empower those on the front lines of youth work to identify early signs of anxiety, depression, and stress, while fostering resilience through a unique blend of emotional regulation and physical activity in nature.
The 3 Pillars of the Program:
1. Mastering the ABC Model and cognitive restructuring to manage anxiety. Participants will learn to facilitate practical tools like "Calm Maps," breathing techniques, and positive anchoring.
2. Combining physical and expressive practices; such as acroyoga, mindfulness, and introspective writing to boost self-awareness and emotional regulation through non-formal action.
3. Building professional networks through Open Space sessions and empathy-driven activities. This pillar focuses on sharing NFE tools and fostering solidarity through group cohesion and nature-based exploration.
This activity is specifically designed for youth workers, educators, facilitators, and youth leaders (aged 18-40) from Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, Jordan, North Macedonia, and Spain.
The training follows a learning-by-doing methodology, to create a safe, inclusive, and highly participatory environment.
Read all the information in the INFOPACK!
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This Training Course is
for 14 participants
from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Republic of North Macedonia, Spain
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
Asociación Cultural y Cívica Fuentevieja (Youth NGO)
Contact for questions:
Paula
E-Mail: fuenteviejaasociacion@gmail.com
Phone: +34 666 35 63 97
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Costs
Participation fee
This project has no participation fee.
Accommodation and food
Accommodation, meals, two breaks, and travel are covered. It is a project co-financed by the EU.
Travel reimbursement
Participants are able to travel 1 day before, OR 1 day after the project dates. But accommodation will not be covered on those days.
Jordania --> 580€
Bulgaria, Greece, N.Macedonia --> 395€
Italy --> 309 €
*Spain --> 56€
Whenever green travel is eligible, it is required.
*That budget is with green travel: low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling.
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity.
Application deadline (24h UTC): 7 May 2026
Date of selection: 8 May 2026
Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14749
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