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Training Course
6-12 August 2026 | Laumas Nature park, Latvia
Feeling overwhelmed, out of balance, or searching for direction?
LIFE COMPASS is a transformative training course designed to help you reset, reflect, and realign- both personally and professionally. This training course is designed for youth workers and professionals active in non-formal learning who wish to strengthen both their personal development and their capacity to support young people. The course offers a holistic framework based on 8 key life areas:
Through non-formal education methods such as experiential learning, guided reflection and deep introspection, group work, and practical exercises, participants will explore their own balance across these life areas while gaining tools and methods that can be directly applied in youth work practice. The training creates a safe and supportive learning environment where participants can reflect on their experiences, exchange practices, and develop new approaches to working with young people.
A key element of the course is the co-creation of a digital LIFE COMPASS handbook, which will include methods, exercises, and tools developed and tested during the training. Participants will also be encouraged to transfer their learning into their local contexts by implementing follow-up activities after the course.
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:
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.
The learning environment will be safe, reflective, and experiential, allowing participants to explore the 8 life areas not only cognitively, but also through personal insight, emotions, and practical application. This approach supports deeper understanding and long-lasting learning.
Infopack: https://canva.link/t0ss4h6bmgwpv1l
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http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14819
This Training Course is
for 24 participants
from France, Greece, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches, 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.
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: +37129373867
There is no participation fee.
Food (three meals per day + coffee breaks), materials and accommodation will be covered by Foundation “Design Yourself” through the support of the Erasmus+ Programme.
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.
Please check the Infopack for more details.
All travel costs will be reimbursed according to the rates and distances in the Programme Guide 2025.
The max. travel budget limits are:
Poland- regular travel 309 EUR, green travel 417 EUR
Romania, France, the Netherlands- regular travel 309 EUR
Greece- regular travel 395 EUR
Latvia- green travel 28 EUR