Reconnect: Wellbeing in Practice

The purpose of the project is to step away from the daily responsibility of supporting others and dedicate time to yourself. Throughout the week, participants will explore topics such as self-care, work-life balance, personal values, boundaries, rest and movement. The training provides a safe and supportive environment where participants can pause, reflect without judgement, exchange experiences with fellow youth workers and recharge. The focus is not on performance or productivity, but on personal wellbeing and recognising that taking care of yourself is an essential part of taking care of others.

Working in the youth sector can be highly rewarding, but it also brings emotional demands and increasing levels of stress. Many youth workers experience pressure, exhaustion and symptoms of burnout while continuously supporting others. This training offers space to recognise the early signs of burnout, reflect on personal wellbeing and strengthen everyday practices that help maintain balance, resilience and positive mental health over time.

The main objectives are:

Strengthening personal wellbeing: Create space for youth workers to slow down, reflect, recharge and reconnect with themselves.

Burnout awareness: Develop a better understanding of stress, personal boundaries and the early warning signs of burnout, while encouraging sustainable self-care practices.

Learning through experience: Provide opportunities to experience wellbeing practices and non-formal education methods that can later be adapted for work with colleagues and young people.

Creating peer support: Foster meaningful connections, exchange experiences and build a supportive international network of youth workers.