SMILE! - Positive psychology, Creativity and Nature for inclusion of marginalized youth

SMILE! - Positive psychology, Creativity and Nature for inclusion of marginalized youth provides opportunities for personal development and competence gaining for youth workers. The whole concept of the training process is based on innovative methods and modern psychological concepts targeting personal and professional development of the participants. The positive psychology is recognized as powerful trend in personal development and we belief that it can be very beneficial for young people. In the training we will introduce integrated approach consisting of elements from psychology, nature based personal development and creativity.

During the training based on modern psychological practices participants will explore how these practices can serve as a tool for increasing happiness, confidence and create sustainable positive mindset. These results can be in great benefit of young people with fewer opportunities.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The training course is built on a flow which combines elements of practice/experience, reflection, theory and application. Thus, we are aiming at:

• Providing knowledge and skills linking Positive psychology, Creativity and Nature based personal development;
• Raising the awareness of youth workers about the marginalized youths’ need for support in their mental health, personal and professional development;
• Developing skills to provide inclusion of young people through an integrated approach;
• Demonstration of innovative methods and tools for working with marginalized young people from the areas of Positive psychology, Creativity and Nature based personal development;
• Development of practical tools for working with marginalized young people.

TOPICS OF THE COURSE

• Self-analysis and self-development - how to transfer understanding about ourselves into process of conscious development.
• Positive psychology - practices to develop sustainable happiness and habits of positive mindset.
• Meditation and mindfulness - tools for focus and balance of attention, emotions and consciousness.
• Connectedness and nature - connecting with yourself, nature, other people, the outside world.
• Creativity, art and music – as tools for self-expression and communication.