Step into the forest, write your truth, and reconnect. Join “Taken by Poems”, a 7-day poetic journey in MΔlupe, Latvia, where creative writing, nature immersion, and ritual come together to empower youth workers in supporting mental health and inclusion for hard-to-reach youth. π²π
π± What Is βTaken by Poemsβ?
A soul-stirring Erasmus+ Training Course for 24 youth workers who wish to explore how poetry, nature-based learning, and ritual can support youth dealing with emotional distress, exclusion, or social disconnection.
π― Key Practices You’ll Learn
- βοΈ Poetry writing & creative journaling
- π Nature immersion & deep listening
- π Movement, embodiment & symbolic art
- π Dreamwork, storytelling & ritual
- π₯ Group process & Council circles
These are not just methods β they are gateways to emotional healing, resilience, and authentic youth empowerment.
π©βπ« Guided by Experts
- Sandra HoreaΒ β Soul initiation guide with 13+ years of experience
- Lelde GustaΒ β Artist & nature-based facilitator
π‘ What You’ll Gain
βοΈ Understand the emotional realities of excluded youth
βοΈ Master creative tools for inclusion & well-being
βοΈ Learn to facilitate transformative group processes
βοΈ Design follow-up initiatives in your own community
π₯ Who Can Apply?
π You must be 18+, fluent in English, involved in youth work or non-formal education
π Eligible countries:
π§π¬ Bulgaria
π¨πΎ Cyprus
π¨πΏ Czech Republic
πͺπͺ Estonia
π±π» Latvia
π΅π± Poland
π·π΄ Romania
πͺπΈ Spain
πΆ Costs & Conditions
π° Participation Fee: Voluntary donation β¬60ββ¬120 based on financial ability
π Accommodation & meals: Fully covered by Erasmus+
π Travel reimbursement (minus β¬50 for Rigaβvenue transport):
- π·π΄ Romania β β¬249
- πͺπͺ Estonia β β¬225 (green travel)
- π΅π± Poland β β¬367 (green travel)
- π¨πΏ Czech Republic β β¬259
- πͺπΈ Spain β β¬345
- π§π¬ Bulgaria β β¬259
- π¨πΎ Cyprus β β¬345
- π±π» Latvia β β¬0
π Youthpass Certificate provided
π© Apply Now
β³ Application deadline: 4 July 2025
π Apply here
π§ Contact: Lelde Gusta β lelde.gusta@gmail.com | π +37192397174
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