Wellbeing
B-Resilient – Body-based Resilience Strategies for Educators
6 days
Daniela Luz
This experiential training empowers educators and school professionals to strengthen their mental and emotional resilience using movement-based techniques, reflective practices, and group collaboration. Participants will explore strategies for sustaining motivation, managing professional challenges, and creating a healthier work-life balance.
Set against the serene backdrop of the Algarve coastline, the programme combines nature immersion, creative expression, and peer learning to support participants in cultivating personal well-being and professional satisfaction.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Recognise the role of physical and experiential practices in building mental resilience;
Identify personal and environmental stress triggers and address them effectively;
Apply techniques for emotional regulation and mental clarity;
Use body-based and interactive tools to improve communication and empathy;
Create a personal and professional well-being action plan;
Share and learn from colleagues’ experiences and practices.
Programme
B-Resilient – Body-based Resilience Strategies for Educators
Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding the Experience
Welcome session and group connection activities
Introduction to body-based resilience in education
Nature walk and reflective pause: work-life alignment
Group sharing: “What keeps me inspired in my role?”
Evening coastal grounding exercise
Day 2 – Mapping Stress & Strengths
Workshop: Recognising stress triggers in teaching
Personal inventory: stressors vs. resources
Outdoor exercise: Designing your personal resilience map
Group case studies and strategy discussions
Guided breathing practice for mental focus
Day 3 – Mind-Body Awareness for Emotional Balance
Tools for increasing emotional self-awareness
Body-movement exercises for emotional release
Mindset shifting: reframing challenges
Journaling: “Transforming pressure into progress”
Evening gentle movement/stretch session
Day 4 – Communicating with Clarity & Confidence
Workshop: Embodied communication skills
Role-play: handling difficult situations with presence
Techniques for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
Creative project: Mapping your professional support network
Group reflection circle at sunset
Day 5 – Building Collective Resilience
Strategies for fostering resilience within a team
Resource-sharing: pooling strengths and experiences
Crafting a sustainable well-being plan
Peer coaching and feedback exchanges
Nature gratitude practice
Day 6 – Ocean Reflections & Farewell
Boat excursion to the Benagil Caves
On-board reflection: “Exploring inner and outer horizons”
Sharing circle on personal transformations
Certificate ceremony by the ocean
Farewell meal and departure
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.