The Art of Wellbeing

In today’s fast-paced and constantly connected world, young people are experiencing unprecedented challenges that deeply affect their mental health and wellbeing. Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm have become commonplace among youth, often due to social pressures, academic expectations, and the pervasive influence of social media. These pressures can lead to emotional dysregulation, isolation, and even more serious mental health issues if not addressed in a supportive environment.

Moreover, many young people struggle with expressing their emotions in a healthy way. Traditional methods of communication and coping are often insufficient, leaving them without the tools they need to navigate their feelings. Creative outlets, mindfulness practices, and emotional expression techniques are increasingly recognized as essential in helping youth manage their emotions and improve their mental health.

Finally, the lack of holistic approaches in youth work—ones that incorporate creativity, mindfulness, and body awareness—often limits the ability of youth workers to provide the full spectrum of support that today’s young people need. By equipping youth workers with these innovative skills, they can better address the growing mental health needs of the youth in their care, ultimately creating stronger, more resilient communities.

Explore a creative, art-based approach to emotion regulation and expression. By utilizing powerful tools like music, creative writing, collage, animated films, mindfulness practices and body work, you’ll help youth express and manage their emotions in a meaningful and holistic way. These methods not only promote emotional awareness, physical connection, and mental clarity but also provide effective stress relief. Incorporating these techniques into your practice can help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and foster a sense of calm—benefiting both youth and yourself.

This training course is for everybody who is interested in the topic, want to travel, learn and meet new people and cultures from the age of 18+