Nature path to heart and peace

Nature path to heart and peace provides opportunities for development and competence gaining for youth workers. The whole concept of the training process is based on innovative methods targeting personal and professional development of the participants. The Nature based methods and Art practices will be offered as powerful tools for growth. We believe that these methods can be very beneficial for young people.

In the training we will introduce integrated approach consisting of elements from nature based learning, art and creativity.

During the training based on nature practices participants will explore how these practices can serve as a tool for increasing inclusion, confidence and for creating a sustainable positive mindset. These results can be in great benefit for young people nowadays.

Given this, Nature path to heart and peace aims at training youth workers to use the Nature based methods and Art practices within an integrated approach to individual and group support.

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 nature based methods and art in integrated aproach;
• Creating a safe space for sharing and freely expressing how global situation (war, conflict, social injustice, ecological crisis etc.) influence youthworkers and their target groups;
• Developing skills to provide support in development and learning through an integrated approach;
• Demonstration of innovative nature based and art methods and tools for working with young people;
• Development of practical tools for working with young people.

TOPICS OF THE COURSE

• Addressing basic human needs from the perspective of Nonviolent Communication;
• Self-exploration - how to transfer understanding about ourselves into process of conscious actions;
• Meditation and mindfulness - tools for focus and balance of attention, emotions and consciousness;
• Deep Nature Connection - connecting with yourself, nature, other people, the more-than-human world;
• Creativity, art and music – as tools for self-expression and communication;

PROGRAMME ELEMENTS

• Working with values
• Nature based methods
• Experiential learning
• Journaling
• Drawing
• Workshops development and delivery
• Solo time in nature
• Nature art
• Living as a community (cleaning, cooking etc.)