Well-being and Stress Management in Spain

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

Recharge your energy and discover strategies to enhance classroom well-being. This 7-day course in Spain blends stress management, mindfulness, and positive psychology techniques to help teachers foster a balanced, supportive environment for themselves and their students. Led by well-being experts, it features hands-on workshops, cultural activities, and inspiring beach sessions in Alicante.

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. Experience Spain’s warm hospitality and inspiring climate 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, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Spain’s natural beauty and rich cultural traditions.

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.
• 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.
•  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 Spanish 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:                                                                                                                                                  

• Course material
• Morning refreshments   
• Cultural evening                                                                                                                                                           
• A walking tour of Santa Barbara castle, Alicante
• A local trip to the beautiful village of Altea   
• Certificate of attendance

ACCOMMODATION:

Don’t miss out on our STPM discount at our course hotel in Alicante. We chose this hotel for its fantastic location: just 5 minutes from the beach, close to the old town and neighbouring the famous Santa Barbara Castle. This is an exclusive offer for our participants and their families only.

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