5. MIND - training course evaluations

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The training course "MIND (Mindfulness, Inclusion, Non-judgment, Diversity)" took place in Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic in the week of 24th till 30th June 2026.  This training course hosted 26 youth workers working directly with youth from four different countries: Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, and Hungary. The podcast episodes evaluate the experiences of participants of the treaining course. The training course was designed to elevate the expertise of youth workers in supporting young people’s mental well-being through creative and practical non-formal approaches. The MIND training course was grounded in the principles of: Mindfulness, Inclusion and integration, Non-judgment and non-discrimination, and Diversity and intercultural understanding, as well as European citizenship and employability. Core topics included: Introduction to MIND for mental healthParticipants explored key concepts such as mindfulness, inclusion, diversity, mental health, European citizenship, and employability within the framework of youth work. Non-formal education methodsInteractive activities, simulations, and role-plays were used to demonstrate innovative ways of integrating mental health topics into youth work practice. Designing MIND for mental health programsParticipants learned how to set clear learning objectives, develop structured lesson plans, evaluate program outcomes and design dissemination strategies to engage young people beyond the project framework. Diversity, inclusion and intercultural competenceThe course provided strategies to foster inclusive environments and empower marginalized groups, ensuring equal access to mental health initiatives. Dissemination planningParticipants designed national-level activities to be implemented in their home countries after the training.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Evaluation 1 - Novela, Ricsi, and Dariia

    Novela from Croatia, Ricsi from Hungary, and Dariia, a Ukrainian living in Germany, discuss their experience during the MIND training course. The podcast is a part of the Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnership project. The official website of the project can be found here: https://eycb.eu/mind/ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The jingle of this podcast is based on "Graceful" by Yigit Atilla, released in Creative Commons under CC BY-ND license. Download the original track at https://www.jamendo.com/track/1940942/graceful

  2. Episode 2

    Evaluation 2 - Adél, Andrii, and Zuzana

    Adél from Hungary, Andrii, a Ukrainian living in Germany, and Zuzana from the Czech Republic discuss their experience during the MIND training course.  The podcast is a part of the Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnership project. The official website of the project can be found here: https://eycb.eu/mind/ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The jingle of this podcast is based on "Graceful" by Yigit Atilla, released in Creative Commons under CC BY-ND license. Download the original track at https://www.jamendo.com/track/1940942/graceful

  3. Episode 3

    Evaluation 3 - Ilyos, Tina, and Hana

    Ilyos from Hungary, Tina from Kyrgyzystan living in Hungary, and Hana from the Czech Republic discuss their experience during the MIND training course.  The podcast is a part of the Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnership project. The official website of the project can be found here: https://eycb.eu/mind/ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The jingle of this podcast is based on "Graceful" by Yigit Atilla, released in Creative Commons under CC BY-ND license. Download the original track at https://www.jamendo.com/track/1940942/graceful

  4. Episode 4

    Evaluation 4 - Benedikt, Erna, and Karmen

    Benedikt from Germany, and Erna and Karmen from Croatia discuss their experience during the MIND training course. The podcast is a part of the Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnership project. The official website of the project can be found here: https://eycb.eu/mind/ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The jingle of this podcast is based on "Graceful" by Yigit Atilla, released in Creative Commons under CC BY-ND license. Download the original track at https://www.jamendo.com/track/1940942/graceful

  5. Episode 5

    Evaluation 5 - Klára, Ati, and Zeynep

    Klára from the Czech Republic, Ati from Hungary, and Zeynep from Türkiye living in Germany discuss their experience during the MIND training course. The podcast is a part of the Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnership project. The official website of the project can be found here: https://eycb.eu/mind/ Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The jingle of this podcast is based on "Graceful" by Yigit Atilla, released in Creative Commons under CC BY-ND license. Download the original track at https://www.jamendo.com/track/1940942/graceful

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The training course "MIND (Mindfulness, Inclusion, Non-judgment, Diversity)" took place in Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic in the week of 24th till 30th June 2026.  This training course hosted 26 youth workers working directly with youth from four different countries: Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, and Hungary. The podcast episodes evaluate the experiences of participants of the treaining course. The training course was designed to elevate the expertise of youth workers in supporting young people’s mental well-being through creative and practical non-formal approaches. The MIND training course was grounded in the principles of: Mindfulness, Inclusion and integration, Non-judgment and non-discrimination, and Diversity and intercultural understanding, as well as European citizenship and employability. Core topics included: Introduction to MIND for mental healthParticipants explored key concepts such as mindfulness, inclusion, diversity, mental health, European citizenship, and employability within the framework of youth work. Non-formal education methodsInteractive activities, simulations, and role-plays were used to demonstrate innovative ways of integrating mental health topics into youth work practice. Designing MIND for mental health programsParticipants learned how to set clear learning objectives, develop structured lesson plans, evaluate program outcomes and design dissemination strategies to engage young people beyond the project framework. Diversity, inclusion and intercultural competenceThe course provided strategies to foster inclusive environments and empower marginalized groups, ensuring equal access to mental health initiatives. Dissemination planningParticipants designed national-level activities to be implemented in their home countries after the training.

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