Training course "Inside OUT"

In the training course INSIDE OUT, you will explore the concept of mental health and its importance in both youth work and everyday life. You will develop skills to better understand and recognize mental health issues, and you will learn how to provide first aid and support to young people experiencing mental health challenges. Together, we will explore ways to engage, connect, and empower you to talk openly with youth about mental health.

The training will also focus on working with young people in emotional crisis and on using artistic expression as a tool to encourage them to express their feelings through art and creativity.

Key benefits for participants:

• Deepen understanding of mental health and its role in both youth work and everyday life.
• Gain practical skills to recognize and respond to different types of emotional crises (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, grief).
• Learn and practice methods of artistic expression as tools to encourage young people to share emotions and build self-esteem.
• Strengthen competencies in creating trust, setting professional boundaries, and supporting youth without worsening the situation.
• Receive international certificates (Certificate of Participation and YouthPass), while building a diverse professional network of youth workers, educators, and social practitioners.

Learning approach:

The course emphasizes experiential learning, peer exchange, and practical application through:

• Interactive workshops and group discussions;
• Hands-on exercises and real-life case studies;
• Role-playing and problem-solving activities;
• International networking opportunities.

Topics in Training Course:

• How to recognise an emotional crisis?
• What are the methods to help a young person overcome an emotional crisis?
• How to promote a sense of self-esteem, open communication and expression of feelings in young people?
• How to create an environment of trust for young people? What are the means of artistic expression to work with young people in emotional crisis?
• How to recognise the type of emotional crisis: anxiety, stress, depression, grief, etc.?
• How to stay within the boundaries of the "omniscient expert" and not make the situation worse?

• Training course dates: October 26-31, 2025.
• Location: Hotel "Royal Spa Residence", Birštonas, Lithuania.

The training course is free of charge.

All participants in the international training course will receive two certificates:

• Certificate of Participation
• Youthpass Certificate

All selected participants will be contacted by the end of September, 2025. Those who will not be selected will receive an email until October 5, 2025.

Registration is open till September 26, 2025

More information -  vladas@vvpi.lt

This training is part of the project No. 2025-1-LT02-KA151-YOU-000300777 co-funded by the European Union.