TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Eleni Kardamitsi
-to explore your inner Nature (your body, beliefs, inner resources, gifts, creativity, dreams, visions, longings, visions, purpose)
-to dialogue with the outer Nature (other beings, its realms, its wisdom, the outer resources, the qualities)
-to connect deeply and authentically with Others (authentic relating, deep listening, mirroring, mentoring, sharing circles)
-to bridge these discoveries by experiencing the interconnectedness with ourselves, others, and the Earth.
The target group was human workers, youth workers, trainers, educators, NGO leaders and workers that aim to improve their ability to empower and enhance their social inclusion through mindfulness and nature-based practices and methodologies.
The training course brought together 24 participants from Romania, Italy, Spain, Greece, Estonia, Poland, Sweden and Hungary.
The specific methodologies used were storytelling, poetry, ecological collage, botanical art and embodiment practices.
The learning process is planned for stimulating and developing the four human dimensions: the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual.
The outcomes of the project were:
-an online exhibition,
-a short movie,
-a webinar for youthworkers
I was in charge of the sessions on eco collage, botanical art, connection of nature to the youth workers reality, reflection and local action.
Eleni has a smooth and mindful way to facilitate and deliver the contents, she is very creative and is able tp deal with participants with calmness and grounding. It was a pleasure to co-facilitate with her.