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Youthful balance - nature and mindfulness based educational methods
This booklet is a collection of non-formal education methods developed during the (YOU)tful Balance YE. It offers practical tools for working with young people on topics such as mental health, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and wellbeing.
Aims of the tool
The purpose of this booklet is to:
Share practical methods of non-formal education that promote wellbeing, mindfulness, and emotional awareness among young people.
Support youth workers and facilitators in designing engaging and meaningful workshops for Erasmus+ projects and local activities.
Encourage reflection and dialogue on topics such as mental health, resilience, and interpersonal relationships.
Provide inspiration and ready-to-use tools for creating safe, inclusive, and empowering learning spaces.
Contribute to the exchange of good practices within the Erasmus+ and SALTO Youth community.
Description of the tool
The YOUthful Balance booklet is a collection of non-formal education tools designed to support young people in exploring wellbeing, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. The methods combine creative expression, body-based learning, outdoor activities, and reflection exercises, making them adaptable to different group sizes and contexts.
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Disclaimer
SALTO cannot be held responsible for the inappropriate use of these training tools. Always adapt training tools to your aims, context, target group and to your own skills! These tools have been used in a variety of formats and situations. Please notify SALTO should you know about the origin of or copyright on this tool.
Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5103
This tool addresses
Personal Development
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
EQuality
in the context of
Youthful balance YE
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Klaudia Maziarz (on 9 September 2025)
and last modified
6 September 2025
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