BETWEEN THE LINES - Writing the unwritten stories

This training course is designed to equip youth workers and educators with innovative methods for using autobiography as a transformative tool in their professional practice. By harnessing the power of personal narrative, participants will explore how life stories can be used to support young people in building resilience, fostering self-awareness, and enhancing self-expression.

Autobiographical storytelling is more than just sharing personal experiences—it is a process of reflection, recognition, and empowerment. Through guided activities and experiential learning, youth workers will learn how to help young people identify patterns in their lives, recognize personal strengths, and reconstruct their stories in ways that promote growth, healing, and inclusion.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of creative and practical tools, including:

• Storytelling techniques to support personal exploration and identity development.
• Artistic and digital media (such as video, photography, and visual arts) to encourage diverse forms of expression.
• Collaborative exercises and peer learning to build trust and shared understanding.
• Case studies and real-life scenarios to apply theory to practice.
• Reflection and debriefing methods to create safe, ethical, and supportive environments for sharing personal narratives.

Please take note: Prior to attending, carefully review the information provided and ensure you are genuinely open to sharing about yourself and engaging with emotional topics.

Additionally, we extend a warm welcome to those who can commit to treating the entire training period as a personal retreat, totally immersing themselves in the setting alongside fellow participants.