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Exercise, Manual, Group Building Activity
Group connecting activities in nature based youth work foster teamwork, empathy and shared purpose. Through collaborative tasks, exploration and reflection, participants build deeper connections with each other, community and environment.
The tool aims to foster group cohesion, self-awareness, and a deep connection with nature through meaningful, reflective, and collaborative activities. It encourages participants to explore their identity, build trust, and strengthen their sense of belonging within a community.
This tool uses nature-based group activities to foster deeper connections within a community while encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. Activities like “The way of council“, “Tribe time“, “Crossing the threshold“ are designed to build trust, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Reflective exercises such as "Who Are You?" and “Ancestor’s walk“ help participants explore their identity and values, while routines like the “Slow morning routine“ nurture mindfulness and presence. Rooted in nature, these activities create an environment where participants feel safe to connect with themselves, each other, and the natural world.
Learning Outcomes:
- Group Cohesion: Strengthened teamwork, trust, and mutual understanding through collaborative and reflective group activities.
- Self-Awareness: Enhanced understanding of personal identity, values, and connection to ancestors and the environment.
- Mindfulness: Development of present-moment awareness and calm through structured routines and reflective practices.
- Community Building: Creation of a sense of belonging and shared purpose within a group setting.
- Cultural Awareness: Appreciation of ancestral wisdom and its relevance to personal and community identity.
- Emotional Intelligence: Improved ability to express emotions, listen actively, and empathize with others.
- Connection to Nature: Deeper relationship with the natural world, fostering environmental responsibility and inspiration.
This tool provides a framework for creating transformative group experiences, blending individual and collective growth with a strong connection to nature.
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http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/4588
This tool is for
Youth workers, Educators, Trainers, Coaches, Mentors, Volunteers, Young people
and addresses
Group Dynamics, Personal Development, Environment
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Handbook “Pan Flute - Give me a bio break“:
English: https://aiki-en.hr/naslovna/projekti/pan-flute/pan-flute-en/
Croatian: https://aiki-en.hr/naslovna/projekti/pan-flute/pan-flute-hr/
Latvian: https://aiki-en.hr/naslovna/projekti/pan-flute/pan-flute-lt/
Romanian: https://aiki-en.hr/naslovna/projekti/pan-flute/pan-flute-ro/
The tool was created by
Aiki En, Croatia; Human and Tree, Romania; Radi Vidi Pats, Latvia
in the context of
Project 2023-1-HR01-KA210-YOU-000150424 – Pan Flute - Let's Engage in Climate Action
The tool has been experimented in
Trainings, workshops and local activities
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Maja Pusic-Ceric (on 10 December 2024)
and last modified
28 November 2024
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