In today’s fast-paced world, young people face a multitude of challenges that can impact their emotional well-being. From academic pressures and social media influences to personal relationships and future uncertainties, the ability to effectively manage emotions has never been more crucial. Emotional mastery involves understanding and regulating one’s emotions while coping effectiveness focuses on the strategies used to handle stress and adversity. Together, these skills form the foundation for resilience, mental health, and overall well-being.
EMBRACE was our Erasmus+ Youth training course focused on emotional regulation and useful tools and activities for youth workers. It took place in Šabac, Serbia in summer 2024. It was a big step for the team of Udruženje Svetlost because we worked as facilitators together in this group for the first time. We grew a lot and the group of participants was amazing, they were very satisfied with the training. It was 11 countries in total, for the first time we hosted participants from Tunisia and Turkey.
The EMBRACE Toolkit is structured to provide professionals with a variety of activities that can be easily adapted to different settings and groups. While the primary focus is on youth, the versatility of these activities makes them suitable for a wide range of participants, including adults and children. Group sizes are suggested but can be modified based on the number of participants and available space. Many activities benefit from being conducted in an open, spacious environment, whether indoors or outdoors. Each activity is designed to be engaging, interactive, and reflective, ensuring that participants not only learn but also internalize the skills being taught.
| Association Svetlost that had coordinated the Embrace Training Course, has been created in 2001 in Šabac, Serbia and is dedicated to the growth of positive and creative capacities of youth since its foundation. |
