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Training Course
7-13 July 2026 | Laumas Nature park, Latvia
From Tension to Flow is an experiential training course designed for youth workers, educators, social workers and facilitators working in the field of non-formal education. The training focuses on transforming tension and conflict into opportunities for connection, learning and growth.
In today’s reality, young people face increasing emotional pressure, social fragmentation and conflicts in schools, families and peer groups. Youth workers often lack practical tools to respond to these situations in a constructive and embodied way. This training addresses this need by combining conflict transformation approaches with body-based and creative methods.
Objectives of the training
The training aims to:
Methodology .
The training is based on experiential learning and “learning by doing”. Participants will actively explore and embody the methods before reflecting on their application in real-life youth work. Methods include:
Nature will also be used as a learning environment, supporting regulation, awareness and reflection.
Learning outcomes.
By the end of the training, participants will:
Participant profile
The training is designed for 24 participants (are at least 22 years old ) who are actively working with young people in non-formal or formal settings.
We are looking for:
Participants should:
Special attention will be given to participants with fewer opportunities (e.g. from rural areas, early-career professionals, or working with vulnerable youth).
Impact and follow-up
The training is designed to have a practical and long-term impact. During the training, participants will design small activities for their own context. After the training, each participant is expected to implement at least one follow-up activity (e.g. workshop, session with youth, training for colleagues). The project will also result in shared materials and methods that can be reused by partner organisations.
Approach The learning environment will be safe, playful and exploratory, allowing participants to experience tension not only cognitively, but also physically and emotionally. This approach supports deeper understanding and long-lasting learning.
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This Training Course is
for 24 participants
from Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Spain
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors, young people in non-formal education settings such as youth centres, schools, community organisations, or who work in support roles (e.g. social centres).
Working language(s):
English
Design Yourself (Youth NGO)
Design Yourself was established in 2023 with the mission to facilitate events that promote self- development, growth, health, and well-being for young people and youth workers, ultimately benefiting both individuals and society as a whole.
Our primary focus is organizing activities that enhance mental well-being and foster social inclusion for all young people through diverse forms of experiential learning. We incorporate nature-based methodologies,
dance, movement, embodiment, breathwork, coaching techniques, games, and community-building practices. The organisation was founded out of a shared desire to collaborate globally with friends and to promote a nature-centric, non-formal educational approach among youth workers and young individuals.
We emphasize accountability, self-discovery, artistic expression, initiative, and personal responsibility, encouraging active participation in various aspects of community life. We aim to provide young people and
youth workers with tools to foster meaningful dialogue and embrace authentic, adaptable ways of living.
Our mission is to empower today’s youth to uncover their unique strengths, cultivate a passion for learning, and drive positive change in their communities through inclusive and innovative initiatives.
Contact for questions:
Laura
E-Mail:
Phone: +371 26465537
There is no participation fee.
The training will take place at Laumas Nature Park, a unique location in Latvia known for its forest trails, meadows, bird-watching trails, and well-equipped workshop spaces. The environment offers a special combination of indoor learning and outdoor activities.
This peaceful and inspiring setting will support mindfulness practices, movement exercises, and reflective learning.
Laumas Nature Park is located near Talsi (120km from Riga). It takes approximately 2,5h to reach it by public transport.
There will be shared rooms for 2–4 people. Some rooms have a private bathroom, while others have a shared bathroom.
The venue offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. It will be our home throughout the programme, so we will all share responsibility for taking care of the space, including keeping common areas clean and tidy.
Meals will be prepared by the venue’s kitchen team, and participants will enjoy delicious vegetarian meals.
2-3 times per week meat will be served also.
More information: www.laumas.lv
Food, accommodation, international and local travel costs (only during the workshop dates) will be covered by Foundation “Design Yourself” through the support of the Erasmus+ Programme.
This project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, covering accommodation, food, materials, and travel costs up to the maximum allowed per country. Green travel options (bus, train, carpooling) are available for Czechia and Poland. Sustainable means of transport (green travel) means you did MORE THAN 50% KM in train/buses/cars.
Country: Regular travel (plane); Green travel (bus, train, etc.)
Czechia, Poland- regular travel 309 EUR, green travel 417 EUR
Germany- regular travel 309 EUR-
Greece, Spain- regular travel 395 EUR-
Latvia- green travel 28 EUR