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Training Course
11-21 October 2026 | Ethno holistic village Apače, Slovenia
Calm in Chaos is an Erasmus+ Training Course bringing together youth workers from Slovenia, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Poland and Romania to strengthen their skills in psychosocial support, crisis response and wellbeing.
– 12–21 October 2026 (arrival: 11 October)
– Apače, Slovenia
Throughout this hands-on training, participants will:
– Learn the fundamentals of psychosocial support and psychological first aid
– Strengthen communication skills for difficult conversations
– Recognise body language and early signs of distress
– Create psychologically safe spaces for young people
– Practice mindfulness and self-regulation techniques
– Explore burnout prevention and resilience-building strategies
– Discover reflection methods and ways to transfer learning into their local communities
Expect an interactive programme full of:
– Crisis simulations based on real youth work situations
– Role plays and communication labs
– Nature-based wellbeing activities
– Nonviolent communication practices
– Evening reflection circles around the fire
– A supportive international community of youth workers
The training is facilitated by Nina Dečman, an experienced social worker specialising in youth work, psychosocial support, conflict resolution and creating safe spaces for young people facing challenging life situations.
The Details
– Location: Apače, Slovenia (Etnologic holistic village, Stogovci 54)
– Dates: 12 to 21 October 2026 (arrival 11 October, programme starts 12 October at 8:00; departure 21 October)
– For: youth workers aged 18+ from the partner countries
– Funding: Erasmus+ (funded by the European Union)
– Selection: applications are reviewed continuously (first come, first considered), and everyone is informed by email by the end of August 2026 at the latest
How to Apply
– Fill in the application form (linked below)
Deadline
– As soon as possible (max till 15.8.2026)
Links
– Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeziOmopHpjZlE_AlPRiehKxHP8L_Ms26VMNGi-OUvvkbLpfQ/viewform
– Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VZ39FIEhcDXja9D1nBiUrRFopUcERRAv/view?usp=drivesdk
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This Training Course is
for 24 participants
from Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia
and recommended for
Youth workers
Working language(s):
english
Društvo Divja (Youth NGO)
Contact for questions:
Iva Hari
E-Mail:
Phone: +38670841231
No fee.
All costs covered.
Travel costs are reimbursed up to the dedicated sum. We encourage green travel. If you want to explore Slovenia you can stay up to 2 days before and after the training course and the travel costs will still be fully covered (except your accomodation after/before the training)