Well-Being and Stress Management in Iceland with a school visit

Practical tools for promoting mental health, mindfulness, and resilience in education.

Recharge your energy and develop strategies to boost well-being in the classroom. This 7-day practical course in Iceland focuses on stress management, mindfulness, and positive psychology techniques to help teachers create a supportive, balanced environment for themselves and their students. Led by expert trainers, it combines hands-on workshops, school visits, and cultural experiences.

Enhance your teaching practices with tools to promote well-being, reduce stress, and build resilience. This course offers educators strategies to nurture emotional and physical health through mindfulness awareness and positive action. Gain insights into Iceland’s holistic approach to education through school visits and cultural activities while developing practical methods to foster mental health awareness and active learning. Lead trainers Kristín Einarsdóttir and Berglind Ýr bring over a decade of experience in designing internationally recognised programs that emphasise well-being and creativity. Learn to recognise stress triggers, integrate calming techniques, and use movement-based activities to improve focus and student engagement. Collaborate with peers, share best practices, and design an action plan for creating inclusive, positive classroom cultures. This course blends reflection, fun, and innovation in Iceland’s inspiring natural and educational setting.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise stress triggers and apply strategies for stress prevention and relief.
• Integrate mindfulness, meditation, and movement-based activities into daily teaching routines.
• Promote well-being and resilience among students and teachers using positive psychology techniques.
• Observe Iceland’s holistic educational approach through immersive school visits, focusing on well-being and inclusion.
• Develop personalised lesson plans that enhance mindfulness and emotional regulation.
• Share best practices and collaborate with international peers to build supportive learning networks.
• Design an action plan for long-term well-being practices and stress management in schools.

Methodology & Assessment:

•  Well-being activities: Practise mindfulness, meditation, and stress-reduction techniques, including energising and calming exercises, to improve focus and reduce anxiety.
•  Interactive workshops: Practise positive psychology strategies to foster resilience, enhance well-being, and create a supportive classroom environment.
•  Visits to Icelandic schools: Observe well-being, inclusion, and sustainability practices and discuss strategies with educators.
•  Peer Collaboration: Exchange best practices, insights, and innovative ideas with European educators, fostering meaningful professional connections and shared growth.
•  Digital collaboration and assessment tools: Promote teamwork and digital literacy through the use of digital tools for resource sharing, group reflections and evaluations.
•  Vision planning: Develop and present action plans for classroom transformation.
•  Cultural Activities: Explore Icelandic traditions and well-being techniques.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:

This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.

AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:

• Morning refreshments
• Cultural evening
• Visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING:

Join us on our own tailor-made local tour of amazing Iceland with our SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE TOUR PACKAGE for both participants and their families! A great way to enjoy the wonders of Iceland, network and get to know your new European friends.

ACCOMMODATION:

Don’t miss out on our EXCLUSIVE PARTICIPANT DISCOUNT VOUCHERS for a brand new trendy hotel we work with close to our course centre!

COURSE DATES:

COURSE PRICE: 

595€ per participant

COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +: 

4485567

CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION FOR ERASMUS +:

Participants will receive:

• Europass Mobility Document
• Learning Agreement and Evaluation Form
• Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.