DUBROVNIK – Beyond Burnout: Strategies for Boosting Teacher Resilience and Positive Mindsets

Course Description

Today’s teachers face more pressure than ever before. They guide students through many learning challenges, meet parents’ expectations, and manage different emotional needs in the classroom. At the same time, their work is often misunderstood by society, which can lead to stress, dissatisfaction, or even burnout.

This course offers a positive and refreshing approach to working in education. Together, we explore how to make stress more manageable, how to use positive affirmations, and how to replace negative self-talk with healthier patterns. We practice gratitude, use humor, and try simple self-motivation techniques that can make everyday moments easier.

You will learn ways to strengthen emotional management, empathy, and self-compassion. Through group activities and mindfulness practice, you will discover how to build resilience and enjoy a greater sense of balance. We focus on teamwork, connection, and the strengths that help us stay well, even during demanding periods.

Your trainer, Dario Caljkusić, is a qualified psychologist and Mindfulness instructor with an Honors degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. His sessions are known for being dynamic, engaging, and filled with positive energy.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Recognize their personal “triggers” and everyday stressors

• Learn how to accept what they cannot control and focus on what they can

• Use positive affirmations to create a more positive daily mindset

• Build empathy and compassion for themselves and their students

• Strengthen resilience through mindfulness and appreciation of the present moment

• Gain creative strategies for problem solving and thinking outside the box

• Learn how to transform stress into a helpful and motivating tool

What’s Included in the Course Fee

• Free Dubrovnik walking tour

• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 30 hours per week)

• Course materials

• Certificate of attendance

• Europass

• Learning Agreement

• Personalized support

• Local representative available during the mobility

• Free WiFi

• Coffee and tea breaks

• Administration costs

Why Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik, often called The Jewel of the Adriatic, is an unforgettable place for a well-being course. The historic Old Town, medieval walls, and stunning coastal views create the perfect atmosphere for learning and relaxation. Known worldwide as the filming location for King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, the city offers an inspiring mix of culture, history, and natural beauty.

The warm Mediterranean climate is ideal for outdoor mindfulness sessions and reflective activities. This experience gives you the chance to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world while returning home refreshed, energized, and ready to bring new ideas into your classroom.