Acceptance in (E)motion

Aims & objectives

The main aim of the training course is to tackle the topics of gender stereotypes and gender based violence (GBV) through the lens of emotional intelligence.
This is a long-term non-formal education training where outh workers can gain awareness
about gender stereotypes and gender based violence (GBV) and are equipped with the
emotional intelligence knowledge, skills, attitudes, and tools necessary to create their own
violence prevention projects based on their personal interests, talents, and hobbies.
Through this training course, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the
4 main areas of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self management, other awareness,
relationship management, as a means to better address gender based violence, gender
stereotypes, toxic masculinity, femicide, and more.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

The group was formed by 30 participants (youth workers, activists, mentors, project coordinators, teachers) from Poland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Turkey, Portugal, Romania.

Training methods used & main activities

Team building, research, group work, individual reflection, mindfulness activity, social presencing theatre, outdoor experiential activities, peer support, reflection groups.

Outcomes of the activity

The participants created and implemented initiatives / activities in their local communities.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Designing, implementing and evaluating.

I worked on this training for 10 days as a full time trainer.