DUBROVNIK – Strengthening Mental Health & Well-being through Mindfulness

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Teaching in the modern era brings many different challenges. Educators today deal with heavy administrative demands, frequent student misbehaviour, and demanding working conditions. All of this can create high levels of pressure and may eventually lead to burnout if not managed well. Because of these growing demands, taking care of our mental health has become a key foundation for maintaining balance, happiness, and overall well-being.

Our programme, “Strengthening Mental Health & Well-being through Mindfulness,” explores what triggers stress in our daily lives and helps us understand how we can transform it into something manageable. We will look at our main stressors and take time to reconnect with the positive moments we often overlook.
A large part of the course is dedicated to living more consciously in the present moment and learning to use the breath as a steady support for calmness and clarity. Participants will be invited to activate their senses, take mindful walks, and take part in group activities designed to boost relaxation and emotional stability.

The course also turns attention toward our students’ mental health. We will introduce core ideas of emotional awareness and offer teamwork challenges that help teachers create supportive and caring classroom environments.

Our psychologist and Mindfulness trainer, Dario Caljkusic, earned his Honors degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, USA. His sessions are both lively and reflective—filled with humour, depth, and practical tools. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will learn how to:

• Work effectively on their own mental health and personal well-being 
• Understand why managing stress is essential and learn how to reduce, prevent, and handle burnout 
• Use practical techniques and exercises that support long-term resilience and relaxation 
• Slow down and recharge through simple mindfulness practices and meditation 
• Use Mindfulness creatively to approach everyday classroom stress 
• Build a calm and cooperative classroom atmosphere based on empathy and teamwork 
• Identify personal stress triggers and understand how stress influences teaching and learning 

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES

• Free Dubrovnik walking tour 
• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 25 hours per week) 
• Course materials 
• Certificate of attendance 
• Europass 
• Learning Agreement 
• Personalized support 
• Guidance from a local representative during the mobility 
• Free WiFi 
• Coffee and tea breaks 
• Administration costs 

ABOUT DUBROVNIK

Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a truly extraordinary setting for a course focused on mental health and well-being. Often called The Pearl of the Adriatic, this remarkable city feels like an open-air museum, where visitors walk through beautifully preserved medieval streets and enjoy stunning views from the ancient city walls. Known worldwide as King’s Landing in the famous HBO series Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik leaves a strong and lasting impression on everyone who visits.

You will experience the breathtaking coastal landscape, peaceful forests nearby, and a pleasant Mediterranean climate that is ideal for outdoor activities and mindful retreats. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time in one of the world’s most enchanting cities and return home refreshed, reenergized, and inspired.