Are you a youth worker, member, or volunteer of an active youth organization interested in increasing your practical skills and knowledge to utilize Land Art and Mindfulness techniques to foster emotional well-being in young people? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join the training course "The Time and Self"- Land Art & Mindfulness for Youth Empowerment" which will take place in Balestrand, Norway from 5-14 May 2025. This training course is organized by the "Creative Connections" organization and co-funded by the Erasmus Plus program of the European Union.
About the training course
The project aims to equip young people with knowledge and practical skills to use land art and mindfulness techniques to enhance the emotional welfare of young people. Land art emerging in the late 1960s and early 1970s involves making art from natural materials within nature, changing the relationship between art and its environment. The combination of land art with mindfulness emphasizes appearance, relationship, and self-awareness. This approach encourages the youth to engage with the mind, promote grassroots, and reduce anxiety. Additionally, it provides a non-verbal outlet for creative expression, which supports self-discipline and self-cushion.
The specific objectives of this training course are:
To explore the connection between nature, creativity, and emotional well-being.
To gain knowledge of various mindfulness techniques and their applications.
To learn how to integrate land art and mindfulness practices in youth work.
To develop practical Land Art skills, including planning, creating, and documenting Land Art projects.
To design and implement Land Art and Mindfulness activities for young people.
To foster empathy, self-awareness, and emotional resilience and encourage creativity and self-expression.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Applications are members or close collaborators of active Youth Organizations (staff or active members, paid or not) who are working regularly with young people. The organization should have a valid OID number.
- Youth workers, educators, social workers, and community leaders are encouraged to apply.
- Participants who are open to experiential learning and collaboration.
- Trainers seeking practical tools for emotional support.
- Participants older than 18 years and with a legal residence (proven by documents) in the country they are currently residing in.
- Participants must be resident in one of the following countries (Austria, Belgium, 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).
- Have a good command of the English language.
Note: Before applying, please keep in mind that the participants of this training will need to be ready for physical outdoor work, including cutting and carrying the material regardless of the weather conditions, as this is a practical, collaborative experience.
Expenses and Benefits
- There is no participation fee.
- Accommodation and meals for the training course are fully covered by the local organizers during the period mentioned in shared rooms (3-5 people in one room).
- Travel costs are reimbursed to the participants against travel tickets and receipts. The amount will be calculated based on the travel distance of the participant. Example of maximum amount of travel reimbursement:
- from 10–99 km - 23€
- from 10 – 99 km - 56 EUR (Green Travel)/ 28 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 100 – 499 km - 285 EUR (Green Travel)/ 211 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 500 – 1999 km - 417 EUR (Green Travel)/ 309 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 2000 – 2999 km - 535 EUR (Green Travel)/ 395 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 3000 – 3999 km - 785 EUR (Green Travel)/ 580 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 4000 – 7999 km - 1188 EUR (Green Travel) 1188 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
- from 8000 km or more 1735 EUR (Green Travel)/ 1735 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
Timeline
How to apply?
To apply for this training course, click on "Apply now" button from this page, then download the application form as a Word document, and finally send the filled application form to stevkovska.elena@yahoo.com.
More Details
for more details about the training course "The Time and Self", check the info-pack or visit the training webpage on SALTO from HERE
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