Inner Compass: Navigating Stress and Burnout in Youth Work

Youth work is demanding and often emotionally intense, exposing youth workers and project coordinators to high levels of stress and an increased risk of burnout.

"Inner Compass" is an international training course designed to address these challenges by
promoting personal well-being, developing effective stress management techniques, and
building long-term resilience in the field of youth work.

Through a holistic and experiential learning approach, participants will explore key themes such as stress awareness, burnout prevention, emotional regulation, setting personal and professional boundaries, and aligning daily work with personal values.

The training willcombine reflective practices, outdoor education, group dynamics, and practical tools to support mental health and well-being in their personal and professional lives. During the
training, participants will also have the opportunity to exchange best practices, methods and tools they use in their work to promote healthy behaviours, stress management and well-being.

Objectives:

• Increase awareness of the causes and symptoms of stress and burnout specific to youth work.
• Equip participants with practical tools and strategies for managing stress and preventing burnoutin daily practice.
• Promote emotional resilience through reflection on personal values, self-awareness, and mindfulness techniques.
• Enhance skills in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in professional and personal contexts.
• Introduce outdoor education and nature-based methods as tools for self-care and well-being.
• Encourage peer learning and exchange of best practices among youth workers from different countries and cultural contexts.
• Foster a supportive network of youth professionals committed to sustainable and healthy youth work practices.

Targer Group:

This course is intended for youth workers, educators, and project coordinators and Youth who want to improve their self-care strategies, support their teams more effectively, and foster a
healthier and more sustainable working environment within the youth work field.

We are looking for young, open-minded and motivated people aged over18y.o.
If you are eager to work in an international team, ready to share your ideas, learn from
others and actively participate in workshops,this projectis for you!
Participants should have at least a basic level of English, as the entire project will be
conducted in this language.

Practical Information:

Venue: Camp 5G. Participants will stay in shared accommodation with access to all facilities offered by the venue, providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two daily coffee breaks. Dietary needs will be accommodated after selection.

Meals provided from dinner on 12th of October to breakfast on 20th of October.

Selected articipants must provide travel evidence (tickets, boarding passes, invoices) and attend at least 90% of the programme to qualify for reimbursement. Tickets must be pre-approved by organizers.

Insurance: Participants are responsible for their own health insurance, including the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for EU/EFTA/Swiss residents.

Why Join!

To strengthen your resilience, prevent burnout, and gain practical tools for stress management and well-being. Through experiential learning and peer exchange, you’ll enhance your skills, align work with values, and build a supportive international network.

We look forward to welcoming you along the journey and navigate our way together!