Are you passionate about supporting youth mental health and exploring collaborative opportunities to make a greater impact? We are excited to announce the Mental Health in Youth Work Contact-Making Seminar, happening from 26th May to 1st June 2024 in Hungary.
This seminar is a unique opportunity for organizations working with vulnerable youth to come together, share experiences, and forge meaningful partnerships. Through interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of youth mental health challenges and explore innovative approaches to addressing them.
Why Attend?
This event offers more than just conversations – it’s about building connections that matter. Here’s what we aim to achieve together:
- Strengthening Partnerships
- Meet with 5-7 like-minded organizations sharing a commitment.
- Identify partners with shared values and complementary skills for future joint initiatives.
- Knowledge Sharing
- Create a space to exchange practical insights, successful approaches, and lessons learned.
- Explore diverse strategies to enhance the toolkit used in youth work.
- Capacity Building
- Discover the capacity of participating organizations to launch impactful, collaborative programs.
- Encourage partnerships beyond mental health-focused groups, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations.
- Inspiring Action
- Uncover the tools and techniques other NGOs are using to support youth.
- Lay the groundwork for innovative solutions to emerging challenges in the field.
What to Expect
The Mental Health in Youth Work Contact-Making Seminar is designed to inspire meaningful connections and provide actionable insights through hands-on activities, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative exploration.
Workshops and Sharing Sessions
Set amidst a serene natural setting near Sopron, the seminar offers the perfect backdrop for engaging discussions and creative thinking. Participants are encouraged to share their own practices related to youth mental health. Whether it’s an innovative approach, a successful project, or a tangible outcome you’re proud of, this is your chance to showcase your achievements and help others learn from your experiences. Build your ideas into a workshop – just like our example session on trauma-informed care – where others can try out your methods, gain hands-on experience, and spark new possibilities for collaboration.
Networking with a Purpose
Throughout the seminar, there will be ample opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and brainstorm collective solutions. The program is structured to foster partnerships and strengthen the global network of organizations committed to prioritizing youth mental health.
Special Highlight: Mental Health Conference in Vienna
On 31st May, participants will attend the Mental Health Conference in Vienna, a day dedicated to exploring the intersection of mental health and spirituality. Topics include:
- Spiritual Dimension of Mental Health: Discover where spirituality and mental health meet and how spiritual practices can support mental well-being.
- Practical Insights: Learn about diverse spiritual practices and their role in mental health support.
- Defining Spirituality: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on what qualifies as a spiritual practice in today’s world.
Let us connect and collaborate
This conference will provide valuable insights and expand perspectives, offering fresh ideas to incorporate into your youth work practices. Join us for this enriching program that blends learning, sharing, and professional growth in an inspiring setting. For more details and registration please contact Academy of Experience Association at hello@elmenyakademia.hu.
The event is funded by the European Union.