🇧🇬 Erasmus+ Training Course in Bulgaria 🧠 Trauma-Informed Youth Work & Mental Health Support in Bansko 🇧🇬

🌍 Introduction

Working with vulnerable young people requires more than good intentions — it requires the right tools. This Erasmus+ Training Course in Bansko focuses on trauma-informed approaches in youth work, helping participants understand, support, and empower young people facing difficult life conditions.

Through a structured yet experiential programme, participants will explore how trauma impacts behaviour and participation, while developing practical methods to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments in their daily work.

📌 Activity Dates

15 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

📅 Application Deadline

11 April 2026

👥 Eligible Countries

🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

🧩 Activities & Methodology

🧠 Interactive workshops on trauma and youth behaviour
🎭 Simulations and role-based learning
👥 Group work and peer exchange sessions
💬 Reflection and facilitated discussions
🛠️ Practical exercises for real-life application

🎯 Objectives

📌 Build capacity in trauma-informed youth work practices
💡 Understand emotional and behavioural responses to trauma
🤝 Develop skills for empathetic communication
🌱 Promote resilience and mental wellbeing among young people
🏫 Create safe and inclusive learning environments

🌍 Why This Training

🧠 Strong focus on mental health and vulnerable youth
🛠️ Practical tools ready to use in your daily work
🌐 International environment for knowledge exchange

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏨 Accommodation fully provided in Bansko
🍽️ Meals covered for the entire duration

💸 Financial Conditions

💶 No participation fee

✈️ Travel

✈️ Travel reimbursement based on Erasmus+ distance bands

🎓 Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

♿ Accessibility

♿ Accessible for participants with disabilities

✅ Participant Profile

👥 Youth workers, trainers, youth leaders, project managers
🧠 Working with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people
💡 Interested in mental health, inclusion, and resilience
🤝 Motivated to apply new methods in their organisations

🗣️ Working Language

🇬🇧 English

📎 Application Link

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14639

⚠️ Important Notice

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