Education and Training

ELIX is organising a training course on a major issue in modern society - mental health. Both the pandemic and the ongoing war situation have worsened mental health worldwide.

"The youth mental health crisis is very real, but it’s also a global crisis. Worldwide, at least 200 million children and teenagers struggle with a mental health disorder." —Harold Koplewicz, child and adolescent psychiatrist.

The Mental Health Training Course "Soulful Movement: Exploring Inner Emotional Landscapes" will empower young people to prioritize mental health and develop healthy coping mechanisms, fostering resilience and preventing the escalation of challenges. This initiative enhances social inclusion by creating a supportive environment where young people feel understood and connected, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking behavior. Through international collaboration and the sharing of best practices, the project not only supports personal development but also contributes to building a resilient and mentally healthy society.

We are looking for three (3) participants residing in Greece, aged 18+. Youth worker and other professionals from Estonia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Finland, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy and Greece will participate in the training.

Dates: November 5-12, 2024 (including travel days).

Venue: Agritourism Guesthouse "Elisson", Kryoneri Korinthia, Greece.

To apply, fill out the application form at the end of this page.

Aims of the Training Course:
The main aim of the training course is to provide participants with embodiment, dance, and movement therapy practices. These practices will improve the way participants and their students understand, process, and communicate their emotions. The course is practice-based, with a mindful and holistic approach.
More specifically, the learning outcomes of the training course include:
 Embodiment techniques: Learning to embody emotions through movement and dance.
 Understanding emotions: Gaining insights into effectively expressing emotions through movement.
 Communication skills: Developing clear and authentic verbal and non-verbal emotional communication.
 Teaching tools: Learning to integrate movement therapy into educational practices.
 Mindful approach: Embracing the mind-body connection for emotional well-being.

Participant Profile:
Youth workers, teachers, trainers, school management, headmasters, and administrative staff working in Primary schools, Secondary schools, Vocational schools, Training centers, Adult educational schools, Higher education, NGOs. Ideally, we are looking for someone who already works with people. Overall, a person who is passionate about mental health and loves to explore the inner realm—the psyche, body, and soul. The programme mainly focuses on the body, and from there, we reach the soul and psyche.

Financial Conditions:
 Accommodation and meals are fully covered by the organizers.
 Participants are responsible for arranging their own insurance for their travel and stay in Greece.
 Travel costs to and from the venue are covered according to the Erasmus+ lump sums, based on the travel distance per participant.
 No participation fee.

After the Programme:
Participants are required to complete an individual evaluation (EU Survey) after the program and organize a workshop or action based on what they have learned in order to receive reimbursement.

For more information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the topic "TC-Soulful movement".

Read the infopack here!.

The project is funded under the Erasmus+ Programme.