{"id":12671,"date":"2025-04-16T13:29:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/?p=12671"},"modified":"2025-04-16T13:30:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:30:14","slug":"exploring-youth-work-in-the-heart-of-poland-keep-calm-and-youth-work-training-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/en\/news\/exploring-youth-work-in-the-heart-of-poland-keep-calm-and-youth-work-training-experience.html","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Youth Work in the Heart of Poland \u2013 Keep Calm and Youth Work Training Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four enthusiastic young people \u2013 Lorena, R\u00f3bert, Orsolya, and Oliv\u00e9r \u2013 set out to explore Poland and dive into the depths of quality youth work. Their destination was the picturesque town of Bia\u0142y Dunajec in southern Poland, where they were greeted by historic buildings and friendly people. The Erasmus+ training course titled \u201cKeep calm and youth work\u201d was designed for youth workers and volunteer coordinators who aim to work with young people in a more conscious, prepared, and effective way \u2013 especially in challenging situations.

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\u201cThe first day began with introductory activities, where each participant had the opportunity to express their fears and hopes related to the project. This was followed by a brief presentation of the project, after which we focused on a series of exercises designed to facilitate self-discovery and connection between participants. We discussed personal fears and set goals together for the week. To get to know each other better, we took part in a pair communication exercise: for two minutes, we discussed interesting topics with a partner, then switched partners and explored new subjects. The day also included relaxation and breathing exercises, as well as a special moment in which we walked silently to music, looked each other in the eyes, and smiled.

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The second day was dedicated to understanding communication. We explored how we express ourselves, how we listen, and how we deliver clear messages, regardless of the context. The morning began with a reflection on attention \u2013 how and when we focus on those around us, and how important it is to be truly present in conversations. We encouraged each other to talk about personal emotions, to say “I feel…” and not just speak about facts, but also about inner experiences. Throughout the day, the main theme was communication. We learned that beyond words, how we send and receive messages truly matters.

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The next two days were a real journey inward. We began with a self-reflection exercise: we wrote down 10 things that are important to us, then gradually narrowed the list down to just one essential thing. It was a moment of honesty and clarity. In the goal-setting section, we used the SMART method to transform our dreams into concrete steps. Each participant formulated specific, realistic, and time-measurable goals \u2013 thus laying the foundation for change. Then, in a symbolic and emotional atmosphere, we stepped into the “Fire Day” \u2013 a special moment in the project, which invited us to connect with our personal power.

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That day felt like a mirror for everyone \u2013 we saw ourselves more clearly, and we saw each other. We grew closer, laughed, supported each other, and began to shape who we truly want to become. It was a day about intention, vulnerability, and choice. We learned that when we know what we want and we are present on our journey, nothing is impossible. Not even walking on fire.

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