Fundacja CAT - Inner Compass: Navigating Stress and Burnout in Youth Work

Youth work is demanding and often emotionally intense, exposing youth workers and project coordinators to high levels of stress and an increased risk of burnout.

"Inner Compass" is an international training course designed to address these challenges by promoting personal well-being, developing effective stress management techniques, and building long-term resilience in the field of youth work.

Through a holistic and experiential learning approach, participants will explore key themes such as stress awareness, burnout prevention, emotional regulation, setting personal and professional boundaries, and aligning daily work with personal values.

The training willcombine reflective practices, outdoor education, group dynamics, and practical tools to support mental health and well-being in their personal and professional lives. During the training, participants will also have the opportunity to exchange best practices, methods and tools they use in their work to promote healthy behaviours, stress management and well-being.

Objectives:

• Increase awareness of the causes and symptoms of stress and burnout specific to youth work.
• Equip participants with practical tools and strategies for managing stress and preventing burnoutin daily practice.
• Promote emotional resilience through reflection on personal values, self-awareness, and mindfulness techniques.
• Enhance skills in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries in professional and personal contexts.
• Introduce outdoor education and nature-based methods as tools for self-care and well-being.
• Encourage peer learning and exchange of best practices among youth workers from different countries and cultural contexts.
• Foster a supportive network of youth professionals committed to sustainable and healthy youth work practices.