Wellbeing
Tools for Strengthening the Mental Resilience of Educators to Improve Their Work
6 days
Daniela Luz
This training course is designed to equip educators and school staff with practical tools to enhance their mental resilience, emotional balance, and professional well-being. Through experiential learning, outdoor group activities, guided reflections, and hands-on strategies, participants will explore how to better manage stress, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a more resilient mindset — all within the context of their professional life.
Set in the beautiful and peaceful environment of the Algarve coast, this course provides an opportunity to reconnect with one's professional identity, boost motivation, and develop personal strategies for maintaining balance and effectiveness in educational settings.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Understand the concept of resilience and its relevance in the educational context;
Identify personal stressors and develop effective coping mechanisms;
Improve emotional self-awareness and regulation strategies;
Strengthen interpersonal skills, including assertive communication and empathy;
Develop a personalized well-being and self-care action plan;
Gain inspiration from a peer exchange of experiences and good practices.
Programme
Tools for Strengthening the Mental Resilience of Educators to Improve Their Work
Day 1 – Arrival, Welcome & Setting the Intention
Welcome and ice-breaker activities
Introduction to the concept of resilience in education
Nature-based reflective activity: personal/professional balance
Group exercise: “What motivates me to teach?”
Evening mindful walk by the coast
Day 2 – Understanding Stress & Emotional Regulation
Workshop: What causes stress in educational roles
Self-assessment: Identifying personal stressors
Outdoor activity: Building a personal "resilience map"
Group work: Case scenarios and coping strategies
Guided relaxation session
Day 3 – Emotional Awareness & Mindset Shift
Exploring emotional self-awareness
Practical tools for emotional regulation
Positive reframing: turning challenges into opportunities
Journaling session: “A moment I turned stress into strength”
Sunset yoga/stretch session for mental clarity
Day 4 – Strengthening Communication & Boundaries
Interactive session on assertive communication
Role-play exercises on handling difficult conversations
Boundary-setting in school environments
Creative task: Visualizing your support network
Evening group reflection circle
Day 5 – Developing Personal & Team Resilience
Collaborative workshop: Coping strategies as a team
Building collective resources in school environments
Writing and sharing personal well-being action plans
Peer coaching: giving and receiving constructive feedback
Gratitude walk and reflection
Day 6 – Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves & Closing
Morning departure for a guided boat tour of the Benagil caves
Reflection activity on board: “Navigating challenges, exploring possibilities”
Group sharing circle on personal breakthroughs during the course
Certificate ceremony by the sea
Farewell lunch 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.