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Erasmus+KA1

CHANGE LIVESOPEN MINDSTraining Programme 2019-2020

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

• INTRODUCTION � 3

• COURSES 4

Leadership and Management 51. Projectmanagement:Successfulteam=successfulproject 62. Projectmanagement:Risk,change,andstakeholdermanagementinprojects 93. Empowermentandmotivationineducation 12

Design Thinking 144. DesignThinkingineducation 15

Personal & professional development 175. Socialandvocationalactivationofadultsatriskofmarginalization 186. Careercoachingforyoungpeople 20

Well-being 227. «Betweenbodyandmind»–stressmanagement 238. WorkLifeBalanceforEducators 269. Seniors’mentalwellbeingforeducationalorganisations 28

• W H O W E A R E 31Informationaboutthecourseproviders

• O U R S U P P O R T 34Howtoapply

I N T R O D U C T I O N

«Change lives, open minds»

Weare a collaborationof twoeducational organisations:M-PoweredProjects fromIreland and PlinEu from Poland that share one common value. We believe thateducation is fundamental to empowering the current and future population of theEuropeanUnionandtopromotinggrowth,employability,socialequityandinclusion.

Assuchwehavecometogethertoofferthoseworkingorinterestedinlifelonglearning,continuous development and education a series of courses via the Erasmus+KA1programme.

Asourcommonmotto,wehavechosenCHANGE,basedononeofthemaingoalsoftheErasmus+programme–«Changelives,openminds».

Our educational offer is focused on adult and youth professional and personaldevelopment.Weoffer9different5-day longcoursesaimedattrainingthetrainersandindividualswhoarelookingtocomplementtheirexistingskillsets.

Our courses cover Leadership and Management, Design Thinking, Personal andProfessionalDevelopmentandWell-being.

Theywillberun inscenicand inspiring locations inthreecountries: Ireland,PolandandSpainoverthecourseofthenext2years.

Alongwiththeexcellenteducationalofferandstate-of-the-artteachingmethodologiesweincludeinourprogrammesoutdooractivitiesallowingourparticipantstoexperiencethelocalcultureandnature.

We also offer professional support helping our client organisations to prepare andsubmittheirErasmusPlusKA1applications.

We encourage you to explore the power of education and personal development,to share good practices among your colleagues and co-workers, and bring backknowledgetoyourcommunities,organisationsandecosystems.

Wechallengeyoutoinspireandgetinspired,tochangelivesandopenminds.

Pleasegetintouch!

M-Powered Projects & PlinEU

COURSES

Leadership and Management

COURSES

6M-Powered Projects

Name of the training organisation: M-Powered Projects

C O U R S E T I T L E:

Project management: Successful team = successful project

Communication, team building and conflict management in projects

DAT E S: LO C AT I O N S:

21-25/10/2019� � � � Krakow,�Poland4-8/11/2019� � � � � Derrynacleigh,�Leenane,�Ireland

C E R T I F I C AT E S:

• EuropassMobilityCertificate• CertificateofObtainedCompetences• CertificateofCompletion

L A N G UA G E: English

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N:

Duringthis5-daycourse,youwilllearnhowtodevelopmulticulturalteams,organiseprojectmeetings,resolveconflictsandensureeffectivecommunication.

What�is�waiting�for�you:

Interactive�workshops

Weoffer0%boringPowerPointpresentationsand100%fun,interaction,andguaran-teedeffectivetools.

Project Management handbook

Youwilldevelopyourownprojectmanagementhandbook.Itwillhelpyoutoimplementtheknowledgeyougaintoestablishapracticalmanagementsystemandasetofrobustprocessesinyourorganisationforensuringprojectsuccess.

Project management workbook & box

Ourcustom-designedM-Poweredprojectmanagementworkbookandactivityboxwillprovide youwith a practical knowledge, exercises, and fun! It will also provide anoutlineforthetrainingofstaffthatdidnotparticipateinthecourses.

MethodologyisbasedonProjectManagementInstitute’sstandards,butwithafocusonEuropeanprojects.

7M-Powered Projects


This course features:

• Outdooractivities(suchashiking,cycling,andclimbing)inthemorningandprojectmanagementworkshopsintheafternoon.Webelievethatphysicalactivityopensupthemindandcreativity!

• PracticalprojectmanagementtoolspresentedintheM-Poweredbox,whichyouwilltestthroughourworkshopsandbringhometosharewithyourcolleagues.

• NetworkingwithpeoplefromalloverEuropewhoworkonsimilarprojects.• RelaxationandreflectioninoneofthemostbeautifulplacesinIrelandand

Poland.

C O U R S E P L A N:

Day�1:�• Europeanprojects,programmes,andportfolios• Projectlife-cycleandtimeline• IntroductiontoProjectManagementHandbook

Day�2:• Whataregeographicallydispersedteams• Taskdelegation• Teambuildingtechniques• Keytosuccessfulprojectmeetings

Day�3:• Teamdevelopmentphases• Motivation• Managementandleadershipstyles

Day�4:• Communicationblockersinamulticulturalteam• Tipsforcreatingagoodcommunicationplan• Givingmeaningfulfeedback

Day�5:• Buildingrapportwithprojectteammembers• Conflictmanagementstrategy

Every day, therewill be an outdoor challenges organised to stimulate participants’creativity.

8M-Powered Projects


Follow-up:

After returninghome,participantswill prepare theProjectManagementHandbookwiththesupportofM-PoweredtrainersviatwoSkypementoringsessions.

Benefits�for�the�participants:

• Learnhowtoensureeffectivecommunicationinyourprojects,developmulticulturalteams,organiseprojectmeetingsandresolveconflicts.

• Learnmethodstoreducetensioninaprojectteamandincreaseunderstandingandlogical,objectivedecision-making.

• Developleadershipskills.• Gainmoreconfidence,enjoyment,andsatisfactionfromyourwork.• ImproveEnglishlanguagecompetences.• Increasemotivationandsatisfactionindailywork

T H I S C O U R S E I S F O R:

anyonewhoisengagedinprojects,whetheryouworkinthesocial,education,ornon-profitsector.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R:

Marzena Wieczorek – Project Management and Design Thinking trainer. MarzenaWieczorekisaqualifiedProjectManagementProfessional®,withmorethantenyearsofexperienceleadingfullprojectlifecyclesandmotivationalprogrammesforawiderangeofinternationalorganisations.SheanauthorofEUprojectmanagementcoursematerialsandrelatededucationalgames.

9M-Powered Projects



Project management: Risk, change, and stakeholder management in projects


24-28/02/2020� � � � Derrynacleigh,�Leenane,�Ireland 9-13/03/2020 Krakow,�Poland





Duringthis5-daycourse,youwill learnhowtoidentifyandrespondtochangesandrisks in projects and how to build relationships with stakeholders tomaximise theeffectofyourdisseminationandexploitationstrategies.Afterthecourse,youwillbemoreempoweredtotakeonthechallengesassociatedwithtransnationalcooperation.

This course is complementary to another M-Powered course, Successful team =Successful project,whichwe recommendyou to takefirst.However, completionofSuccessfulteam=Successfulprojectisnotmandatorytoparticipateinthiscourse,andyoucantakeeachonastandalonebasis ifyour interestsare inonespecificareaofprojectmanagement,e.g.humanresourcesorriskmanagement.

What�is�waiting�for�you:

Interactive�workshops

Weoffer0%boringPowerPointpresentationsand100%fun,interaction,andguaran-teedeffectivetools.

Project Management handbook

Youwilldevelopyourownprojectmanagementhandbook.Itwillhelpyoutoimplementtheknowledgeyougaintoestablishapracticalmanagementsystemandasetofrobustprocessesinyourorganisationforensuringprojectsuccess.

10M-Powered Projects


Project management workbook & box

Ourcustom-designedM-Poweredprojectmanagementworkbookandactivityboxwillprovide youwith a practical knowledge, exercises, and fun! It will also provide anoutlineforthetrainingofstaffthatdidnotparticipateinthecourses.

MethodologyisbasedonProjectManagementInstitute’sstandards,butwithafocusonEuropeanprojects.

This course features:

• Outdooractivities(suchashiking,cycling,andclimbing)inthemorningandprojectmanagementworkshopsintheafternoon.Webelievethatphysicalactivityopensupthemindandcreativity!

• PracticalprojectmanagementtoolspresentedintheM-Poweredbox,whichyouwilltestthroughourworkshopsandbringhometosharewithyourcolleagues.

• NetworkingwithpeoplefromalloverEuropewhoworkonsimilarprojects.

RelaxationandreflectioninoneofthemostbeautifulplacesinIrelandandPoland.


Day�1:�• Changemanagementinprojects• Preventiveandcorrectiveactions

Day�2:• Identifyingrisks• Riskrespondstrategies• Casestudies

Day�3:• Identifyingthestakeholdersandbuildingrelationshipswiththem

Day�4:• Disseminationandexploitationstrategieswithengagedstakeholders• Casestudies

Day�5:• Developmentofatailor-madeProjectManagementHandbook




Follow-up:

After returninghome,participantswill prepare theProjectManagementHandbookwiththesupportofM-PoweredtrainersviatwoSkypementoringsessions.

B E N E F I T S F O R T H E PA R T I C I PA N T S:

Youwilllearnhowto:

• Identifyandrespondtorisksinaninternationalprojectenvironment• Ensurehighqualityofprojectprocessesandresults• Respondtochangesinyourprojects• Identifyandmanagestakeholders

Otherbenefitsinclude,moreconfidence,enjoymentandsatisfactionfromyourworkandimprovedEnglishlanguagecompetences.


anyonewhoisengagedinprojects,whetheryouworkinthesocial,education,ornon-profitsector.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R:

Marzena Wieczorek – Project Management and Design Thinking trainer. MarzenaWieczorekisaqualifiedProjectManagementProfessional®,withmorethantenyearsofexperienceleadingfullprojectlifecyclesandmotivationalprogrammesforawiderangeofinternationalorganisations.SheanauthorofEUprojectmanagementcoursematerialsandrelatededucationalgames.




Empowerment and motivation in education


30/03-3/04/2020 Galway,�Ireland





Thiscourseisdesignedforprofessionalsworkingineducationalorganisations:teachers,trainers, coaches, but also administrators and managers. Participants will discoverwhatdrivesandmotivatesthemandhowtheywillbeabletousethisknowledgeintheir professional and personal life. Moreover, they will learn basics of Chi Gung(a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, andmeditationusedforhealth,spirituality,andmartialartstraining)andempowermenttools,whichtheywillbeabletouseintheirwork,withcolleaguesandlearners.


Day�1:� Discovering�Drive�and�Motivation�I

• Atechniquetocontacttheunconsciousmindoftheselfandothers• Thequestionstoaskandtheprocessofaskingquestionstouncoverwhat

astudent/trainee/trainertrulywantstodo,sayorbe• Skillsdeveloped:Communication,understandingunconsciousdrives,

questioningskills

Day�2:� Core�Integration

• Thisadvancedtechniqueallowsthepractitionertoresolvedeepissuespowerfulenoughtoshiftcorevalues

• Skillsdeveloped:Valueshierarchy,therapeuticchange,resolvingstuckstates,emotionalstatecontrol



Day�3:� Discovering�our�Drive�and�Motivation�II

• Advancedtechniquesusedtofindoutinformationhiddenfromconsciousness• Skillsdeveloped:Communication,relaxationtechniques,behaviourchange

Day�4:�Chi�Gung�and�Refreshing�Sea�Swim

• Atestofstrength,endurance,andwill• Skillsdeveloped:Groupbondingthroughactivity,energytraining,

motivationaltechniques

Day�5:� Recap�of�Week�

Follow-up: Afterreturninghome,participantswillbementoredbyanM-Poweredtrainertodispersetheirknowledgewithintheirorganisations.TherearetwomentoringsessionsviaSkypeplanned.


• Greaterunderstandingofmotivationalandempowermenttechniqueswhichcanbeimplementedinworkingandprofessionallife

• Developmentofcommunicationandquestioningskills• Knowledgeofenergytrainingtechniques• Increasedopportunitiesforprofessionalandcareerdevelopment• Improvedforeignlanguagecompetences• Increasedmotivationandsatisfactionindailywork• WiderEuropeannetwork• Personaldevelopment


teachers,trainers,coaches,butalsoadministratorsandmanagers

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R:

Diarmuid Lavelle is a full-time therapist and trainer with 20 years of experience.He has givenmany seminars andpresentations to international companies such asCoca-cola, Boston Scientific, PPCWorldWide, Telecom, andGalwayMayo Instituteof Technology. He holds aMA on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a degree fromtheNationalUniversityofIreland.Hismanyqualificationsaredrawnfromsolution-orientedtherapies,andheisa4thDanblackbeltinstructorofAikido,anon-aggressive,non-competitivemartialart.Heisapublishedauthorofmanyarticlesonhealthandpsychology.

Design Thinking

COURSES




Design Thinking in education


23-27/09/2019� � � � Krakow,�Poland23-27/03/2020� � � � Derrynacleigh,�Leenane,�Ireland





DesignThinkingisaninnovative,dynamicandhumancenteredapproachtolearning,cooperatingandproblemsolving.Duringthecourseyouwillgettoknowandexperiencedesign thinking as a structured framework for identifying challenges, developingpotential solutions, refining and testing ideas. Design Thinking can be flexiblyimplementedinaneducationalenvironment,servingequallywellasaframeworkforcoursedesignorstructureforanactivityorgroupproject.During this 5-day course you will have the chance to gain knowledge about thebackgroundofdesignthinkinggoodpracticesbutalsotoexperiencebothtoolsandmethodsusedoneachDTstageandthewholeprocess.The participants will be exposed to different types of icebreakers and energizers,includingoutdoorchallenges.AnadditionaladvantageofthiscourseistheopportunitytomeetpeoplefromsimilarEuropeanorganisationsandtoexpandyourprofessionalnetworksandyourscopeforpotentialfuturepartnerships.

C O U R S E P L A N: Day�1:�

• Whywearehereandwhoweare?-Introductionandintegration• Howwewouldliketowork?-Groupcontractdevelopment• BenefitsofDesignthinkingmethod?-goodpracticesofDT

Day�2:�• ExperienceDTprocess–workshop• Stage1.Empathize–howtostartDTprocess?–toolsofinsightsdevelopment



Day�3:�• Stage2.Define–howtodiagnosetheneeds?–workwithdifferentinspiring

tools• Stage3.Ideate–howtoboostcreativeness?–effectivebrainstorming

Day�4:�• Stage4–Prototype–howtoimplementtheideas?–threemethodsof

prototyping• Stage5–Test–howtogetafeedback?–artofgivingandreceivingfeedbacks

Day�5:�• WholedayDesignThinkingworkshop–practice,experienceandreflection.

Everyday,therewillbeanoutdoorchallengesorganisedtostimulateparticipants’creativity.


• CompetencestoconductworkshopsandprocessesusingtheDTmethod• SpecifictoolsforcarryingouteachstageoftheDTprocess• TheopportunitytopracticemoderatingandusingDTtoolstoworkwith

agroup• Increasedopportunitiesforprofessionalandcareerdevelopment• Improvedforeignlanguagecompetences• Increasedmotivationandsatisfactionindailywork• WiderEuropeannetwork• Personaldevelopment


Europeanmanagers,coordinatorsandadministrators,trainers,teachers.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R S:

Katarzyna�Piecuch–DesignThinkingcertifiedmoderator.Shespecializes inprojectsdevelopment and management using innovative and inspiring methods. Her mainambitionistotranslateinnovativeideasintorealactions.KatarzynaaccumulatedherknowledgeandskillswhileworkinginthebusinessandpublicsectorsinPolandandabroad.20yearprofessionalexperiencehasgivenheranopportunitytocoordinateprojectssheispassionateabout,tofundraiseforactionsshebelievesin,andtotrainthosewhoareopentochangesandchallenges.

Marzena Wieczorek – Project Management and Design Thinking trainer. MarzenaWieczorekisaqualifiedProjectManagementProfessional®,withmorethantenyearsofexperienceleadingfullprojectlifecyclesandmotivationalprogrammesforawiderangeofinternationalorganisations.Sheanauthorofcoursematerialsandgames.

Personal & professional development

COURSES

18Stowarzyszenie Doradców Europejskich PLinEU

Name of the training organisation: Stowarzyszenie Doradców Europejskich PLinEU


Social and vocational activation of adults at risk of marginalization

DAT E: LO C AT I O N:

13-17/04/2020� � � � Krakow,�Poland





Apassiveattitudeandthemechanismof learnedhelplessnesscanleadtoexclusionin themodern labourmarket. Theonly certain thing is that everything is changingfaster and faster. Therefore, it’s muchmore difficult nowadays to reach a state ofstability,securityandinfluenceonone’sownprofessionallife.It’smucheasiertocopeifapersonisproactivewhichmeansnotwaitingforwhatanotherdaybringsandnotlimitingoneselftojustreactingtowardschangesbutrathertakingdeliberateactionstoprepareforchangesortopreventthemor,atbest,toshapehis/herfutureaccordingtohis/herownvaluesanddesires.

Theconceptofthetrainingisbasedonpositivepsychologyandassumptionthatthedevelopmentofproactivityisnottheonlyonebutthekeyelementintheprocessofsocialandprofessionalactivation.

In this workshop we consider the underlining teaching methods which enablesus to create a learning-friendly space, to experience and practice new skills whichfacilitate building good relations, raising awareness and searching for one’s own,efficientsolutions.

We have included in the program various training tools and methods; however,wehavebuiltintotheprogrammeanelementofflexibilityandtheabilitytoadjusttheexercisestoeachgroup’sspecifics.


Day�1:Introduction,basictheoreticalassumptions:theconceptofman,theconceptoftheworldofwork,assumptionsabouttheroleof“adviser”intheprocessofactivation,methodsandgoalstoachieve;areasofworkintheprocessof



activation:knowledgeaboutyourself,knowledgeabouttheworldofwork,applyingeffectivestrategies.

Day�2:�Buildingarelationshipbasedontrustandsecurity,motivatingandcoachingmethodsandtoolse.g.workonthelineoflife,discoveringandorganisingresources,settinggoals.

Day�3:�Fourstagesofthedecision-makingprocess;practicalexercisese.g.workingoutaplanofaction.

Day�4:Practicalexercisese.g.overcomingdifficulties;developmentofprograms.Day�5:Implementation:howwillIusenewknowledgeandskillsinmywork

summary.


• Gettingtoknowandpracticingnewmethods,coachingandcounselingtools• Gettingtoknowandpracticalapplicationoftoolstomotivateandsupport

change• Greaterself-awarenessasacounselor• Exchangeofexperienceswithotherparticipants


Trainers,coaches,adultteachers,socialworkers,careercounselors.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R S:

Jolanta Nosal –psychologist,trainer,coachandvocationalcounselor.Shehas25yearsofexperienceintraining,consultingandcoachingworkwithpeople(over15thousandhours). Since 1996, she has been carrying out training projects for labour marketinstitutions, social welfare and non-governmental organisations. She specialises intheissuesofabalancedprofessionalandpersonaldevelopmentaswellassocialandprofessionalintegrationofgroupsatriskofsocialexclusionandthelabourmarket.

Since2005,shehasbeenworkingonprojectsaimedatsocialandvocationalactivationofadultsatriskofexclusion.

Sylwia�Tałach-Kubas�–humanresourcesmanager,trainer,mentor,businessconsultant.Has15yearsexperienceincareerandpersonaldevelopmenttrainings,relatedamongotherstowork-lifebalance,careermanagementandentrepreneurship.Deliverstrainingsfordiversesgroups:unemployedpeople,youngentrepreneurs,womenreintegratingtolabourmarket;workingbothforbusinessandNGOssector.Completedmanycoursesrelatedtoadulteducationamongothers:InternationalCertificateinTraining,LearningandDevelopment(MatrikandPearsonEdexcel);Trainthetrainerscertificate„CareerManager”;„ActivateInactive”programonmotivatingunemployedpeople.




Career�coaching�for�young�people


25-29/11/2019� � � � Krakow,�Poland





Nowadayspeople repeatedly,at various stagesof life, face thenecessityofmakingprofessionalchoices.Thisisduetotheveryfastpaceofchangesinthelabourmarketintermsofthedemandforcompetencesaswellastheluckofemploymentstability.

Thatiswhyitisimportanttoteachpeoplehowtomakechoicesandlookfortheirownideasforwork.Forthisdemand,theanswerisprovidedbyEducationalMethod.Thismethodwascreatedinthe20thcenturyinCanada,whereitwasusedincounsellingforstudents.InEurope,ithasbeendevelopedespeciallyinFranceandinPolandwhereit issuccessfullyused inworkingwithpeopleofallagesanddifferentsituationseg.differentlevelofeducation.Theeducationalmethodwascreatedonthebasisofpositivepsychologyandinmanydimensionsisassociatedwiththecoachingmethodology.Themethodisopenbutstreamofthoughtsbasedonthefollowingpillars:

1. A humanistic concept assuming that an individual has all the elements neededtosolvehis/herproblem,butmaytemporarilyneedexternalsupporttoeffectivelymobilizeresources.

2. Human development takes place in constant interaction with the environmentanditisnecessaryintheorientationprocesstoconsiderthecontextinwhichtheindividualoperates.

3. Just as theworld changes, soman develops throughout his life and cannot betreatedasastaticanddeterminedonceandforallphenomenon.

Theroleof theadviser inthismethod is tohelptheclient inusingandpoolingthecompetenciesnecessary to solvehispersonalorprofessionalproblemand tomakehis/herowndecisions.




Day�1:� Introductiontobasictheoreticalassumptions:fourtheoreticalpillarsofeducationalcounselling;buildingprofessionalrelationshipintheprocessofcounselling.

Day�2:�Methodsofoperationandareasofworkinanadvisoryrelationship:fourstagesofdecisionmaking;roleandtasksoftheadviser;clienttasks.Advisoryconversation:conversationstages,analysisofcustomerneeds,typesofquestions,exercisesusedatspecificstagesoftheprocess.

Day�3:� Exercisesandtoolsusedinindividualwork.

Day�4: Exercisesandtoolsusedinworkwithgroup.

Day 5: Implementation:howwillIusenewknowledgeandskillsinmywork;summary.


• Gettingtoknowandpracticingnewmethodsandcounsellingandcoachingtools.

• Gettingtoknowandpracticalapplicationoftoolstomotivateandsupportchangeprocess.

• Greaterself-awarenessasacounsellor,trainer,teacher,socialworkeretc.• Exchangeofexperienceswithotherparticipants


trainers,coaches,adultteachers,socialworkers,careercounsellors

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R S:

Jolanta Nosal –psychologist,trainer,coachandvocationalcounsellor.Shehas25yearsofexperienceintraining,consultingandcoachingworkwithpeople(over15thousandhours). Since 1996, she has been carrying out training projects for labour marketinstitutions, social welfare and non-governmental organisations. She specialises intheissuesofabalancedprofessionalandpersonaldevelopmentaswellassocialandprofessionalintegrationofgroupsatriskofsocialexclusionandthelabourmarket.

Since2005,shehasbeenworkingonprojectsaimedatsocialandvocationalactivationofadultsatriskofexclusion.

Marzena Wieczorek – Project Management and Design Thinking trainer. MarzenaWieczorekisaqualifiedProjectManagementProfessional®,withmorethantenyearsofexperienceleadingfullprojectlifecyclesandmotivationalprogrammesforawiderangeofinternationalorganisations.

Well-being

COURSES




«Between�body�and�mind» – stress management


9-13/09/2019� � � � Krakow,�Poland





The labour market is changing drastically. Limitless work and the domination ofinformation technology are examples of themost common tendencies challengingbothorganisationsandindividuals.

Havingtocopewithtoomanystimuliandthedifficultiesoffindingaworklifebalancemeanthatweneedtodevelopeffective�strategies�to�cope�with�stress.

Theconceptofthistrainingisbasedoncognitivebehavioralpsychologycomplimentedbyamindfulnessbasedattitude.Thecourseisofferedasasetofworkshopsenablingparticipantstoupgradetheirawarenessonhowtoimprovetheirownstressmanagementandhowtoinclude“handlingstresscontents” inyouradulteducationpractice.TheProgrammeconsistsofbasic theoretical knowledgeon stressmechanismsenrichedbymany techniques including: relaxation techniques; mindfulness meditation; andphysicalactivitiesbasedonyoga,qigongandoutdooractivities.Inadditiontothesebody-centered methods of coping with stress, the programme offers a range ofcognitivetools increasingself-confidenceand improvingpositivethinking(e.g.workwithautomaticthoughtsandbeliefsorexercisesonpersonalresources).Additionallyyouwillbenefitfromtheuniquelocationofthetraining–inthecenterofKrakowcitycombinedwiththeopportunityforadditionaloutdooractivitiesandsightseeing.

Thecoreoftheprogrammeisbeneficialforbothemployeesofyourorganisationwhosufferfromstressorarelookingtopreventburnoutaswellasfortrainerswhowanttoupgradetheircompetenciesandlearnnewcontentsandtechniques.



Weadjustthecontentofprogrammetothespecificneedsofeachparticulargroupforexample:managers,careercounsellors,teachers.Particularactivitiesandexercisesarealsomatchedtothelevelandneedsofparticulargroup.


Day�1:� Introductionandpresentationofthegroup;integration;identificationandanalysisofindividualstressorsandcopingstyles;basictheoreticalassumptionsreferringtostress(definitions,mechanismofthestress,typesofstressresponseetc.);practicalexercises(relaxationtechniques).

Day�2:�Shorttermstress–maximizingbenefits,reducingcosts;introductiontomindfulness;practicalexercises–shorttermstresshandlingtechniques;instrumentsforthedetectionofstress-associatedproblems.

Day�3:‘Stressinaction’–challengingcitygame;casestudytoindividualstressmanagement;developmentofyourownresourcestosupporteffectivestressmanagement–positiveinnermonologue,affirmationsandpersonalresourcesawarenessincreasing;buildinghealthyhabits.

Day�4: Developinglongtermstressmanagementstrategies(life/workbalance);bodyandemotions–practicalexercisesonrelaxation,mindfulness;outdooractivitiesintheKrakowarea.Mind–supportivethinkingvs.limitingbeliefs–self-talkanalysisandchanging.

Day�5:�Identificationofareasforchange,firststepsondoingandundoing/ceasingaftertraining,successindicators,planningnextsteps;Sharingchosentechniqueswithotherparticipants(gettingfeedback);summary.


• Systemizedandexpandedknowledgeonstressmechanismsandgreaterunderstandingofindividualstressresponsestostress.

• Abilitytodelivertrainingintheareaofwell-beingandstressmanagement.• Expandingknowledgeabouthealthyliving:factorsreinforcingandweakening

physicalandpsychologicalcondition,interactionsbetweenbody-mind-emotions,influenceofdietandphysicalactivity.

• Knowingandapplyingrelaxationandstressreleasingtechniques.• Abilitytomanageone’sownenergyandgroupenergy.• Gettingtoknowtoolssupportingpositivethinking,self-esteemand

self-confidence


managers,teamleadersaswellasadulttrainers,socialworkers,careercounsellors.



C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R S:

Agnieszka Dudka –psychologist,trainer,mentor.Has12yearsexperienceinworkingwithpeople(bothindividualsandgroups,includinggroupsatriskofsocialexclusion,youngandadult):counselling,consulting,sociotherapyandtraining.Mainareasofherprofessional interestandactivityare:developmentofsocialskills,Communications,strengtheningpersonalresources,managingemotionsandstress.Amongothers,shehascompletedthefollowingcourses:‘EmotionalcommunicationandEnergyTrainingCourse’,‘LifeBalanceCourse’,BuildingCompetencesforcoachingages50+basedonHealthyActiveLivingforSeniorsandtheWorkLifeBalanceapproach,‘Mindfulnessinthe training process’, ‘Innovative Trainers competences in workingwith young andseniors’.

MemberofPLinEUassociation.

Sylwia�Tałach-Kubas�–humanresourcesmanager,trainer,mentor,businessconsultant.Has15yearsexperienceincareerandpersonaldevelopmenttrainings,relatedamongothers to life balance, mindfulness and stress management. Delivers trainings fordiversesgroups:employees,unemployedpersons,youngentrepreneursandseniors,and alsoUniversityworkers and trainers;working for both the business andNGOssector. She has completed numerous courses related to adult education and lifebalanceprogrames,amongothers:InternationalCertificateinTraining,LearningandDevelopment(MatrikandPearsonEdexcel);Trainthetrainerscertificatefor„HealthyActive Aging for seniors”(Muenster University); : ‘Emotional communication andEnergy Training Course’, Proactivate; Mindfulness Based Stress ManagementProgramme(Kwantum).Practicesyogaandqigong.MemberofboardofPLinEUassociationfor7years,memberofPLinEUfor14years.




Work Life Balance for Educators


7-11/10/2019� � � � � Tenerife,�Spain





WorkLifeBalance(WLB)isanideathatwemainlyhearaboutinrelationtothebusinesssector,whereithasbecomeapriorityinrecentyearsduetothepositiveimpactithasonproductivityand,therefore,profit.However,innon-commercialsectors,includingeducation and development, the importance of balancing work and personal lifecontinuestobeoverlooked.Asaresult, lackofWLBisoneofthe leadingcausesofprofessionalburnoutamongeducators.

In response to this, we have developed a course that will, on the one hand, helpparticipants to find their own individual balance in their professional and personallives and, on the other hand, present a replicable model for establishing a WLBprogrammeinschoolsandeducationcentres.Ourapproachishandsonandisdesignedto stimulate imagination and creativity,while also providing practical tools for youtouseinyourWLBimplementationplan.ThecourseincludesenergisingactivitiesandoutdoorchallengeswhichputsintopracticesomeoftheWLBprincipleswewilllearnabout.

Byparticipatinginthecourse,youwillalsohavetheopportunitytomeetwithotherpeopleworkinginsimilarfieldsthroughoutEurope,expandyourprofessionalnetwork,andbuildopportunitiesforpotentialpartnerships.


Day�1:Whoareweandwhyarewehere?Introductionandinitiation• Howwouldweliketowork?Groupcontractdevelopment• WorkLifeBalance:Whatdoesitmean?Isitreal?GoodpracticesofWLB

strategies



Day�2:WorkLifeBalancefromanindividualperspective• ValuesMap–howvaluesdetermineourchoices• WhatWLBmeanstome.HowcanIplanitandeffectivelyadjustovertime?

Day�3:�TimemanagementtoolssupportingWLB• Toolbox

Day�4:�WorkLifeBalance–discoveringsolutionsforeducationalorganisations• DesignThinkingjamtogenerateideasforinnovativeWLBsolutionsfor

educationorganisationsDay�5:�PlanningWorkLifeBalancestrategies

• Fromdivergencetoconvergence–howtoimplementtheideaswecameupwiththedaybefore



• CompetencestoplanandimplementindividualWLB• SpecifictimemanagementtoolssupportingWLB• CompetencestodevelopWLBstrategyforeducationorganisations• TheopportunitytopracticetheDesignThinkingmethodology• Increasedopportunitiesforprofessionalandcareerdevelopment• Improvedforeignlanguagecompetences• Increasedmotivationandsatisfactionindailywork• WiderEuropeannetwork• Personaldevelopment


Europeanmanagers,coordinatorsandadministrators,trainers,teachersandeducators.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R:

Katarzyna�Piecuch�–WorklifebalanceandDesignThinkingmoderator.Shespecializesinprojectsdevelopmentandmanagementusinginnovativeandinspiringmethods.Hermainambitionistotranslateinnovativeideasintorealactions.KatarzynaaccumulatedherknowledgeandskillswhileworkinginthebusinessandpublicsectorsinPolandandabroad.20yearprofessionalexperiencehasgivenheranopportunitytocoordinateprojectssheispassionateabout,tofundraiseforactionsshebelievesin,andtotrainthosewhoareopentochangesandchallenges.




Seniors’ mental wellbeing for educational organisations


10-14/02/2020� � � � Krakow,�Poland





Europeansocietyisgettingolderandolder.Therearemanydedicatedprogramsavailablesupportingphysicalactivityforelderlypeople,butitisnotenoughtoguaranteethehighqualityoftheirlifeduringretirement.Asmanyseniorssufferfromsocialexclusionthey are at great risk of depression or apathy. Thus healthy active aging programsshouldincludeanddevelopcontentsconcentratingonmentalwellbeingofseniors.

The concept of this training is based on cognitive behavioral psychology combinedwithmindfulnessbasedattitude.Theobjectivesofthecourseistopreparethetrainerstosupportseniorsinchangingtheirhabitsformorehealthyandactive.Theobjectivesoftheprogramforseniorsare:carryingoutrelevanthealthpractices,strengtheningofpersonalandsocialresources,especiallyreferringtopsychologicalresources.Thecourseprogramisfocusedongettingtoknowmanypracticaltools&methodsthatcanbeusedtoreducestressandanxietyandtomanageemotionalstate,amongothers:numerousrelaxationtechniquesandbreathexercises,mindfulnesstechniques,yoga&qigong,moodmeter.


Day�1: Introductionandpresentationofgroup;integrationexercises,basictheoreticalassumptions(CBTmodel,changingone’shealthbehaviourorlifestylemodel);practicalexercises–relaxationtechniques.

Day�2:� Introductiontobasicknowledgeofmindfulness;practicalexercisestoimprovebodyperceptionandmanageenergy(basedonmindfulnessandqigong);usingtimelinetodetectpositiveexperiences.



Day�3:� Analysis&developmentofownresourcessupportingeffectivemindandemotionalmanagement;settingupaffirmations;practicalexercises–relaxationtechniquesandmeditation,concentrationtechniques.

Day�4:�Developinghealthystrategiesreferringtodiverseareasoflife;halfdayoutdoorinKrakoworareaincludingsomephysicalactivity.

Day�5:� Practicingmindfuleating;practiceindeliveryofrelaxationtechniquesandmeditation;Summary.


• Understandingofassumptionofcognitivebehavioralmodelandmindfulness

• Improvedawarenessofbodyandmindconnection

• Improvedbodyperceptionandabilitytorelax

• Upgradedcompetencesindeliveringrelaxationandmeditationtechniques

• Upgradedabilitytoadaptandreacttostress

• Tobefamiliarwithmentaltechniquesaswellasexercisesandapplytheminseniors’educationandactivation

• Abilitytodeliversocialsupportregardingmentalwell-being

• Competenciesinpromotionofsocialintegrationofseniors


adulteducatorsspecialisedinseniorseducations,seniors’Universitiesteachers,sportinstructorsdeliveringtrainingsforseniors,elderlycareworkers.

C O U R S E F E E: €490

T R A I N E R S:

Diarmuid Lavelle is a full-time therapist and trainer with 20 years of experience.He has givenmany seminars andpresentations to international companies such asCoca-cola, Boston Scientific, PPCWorldWide, Telecom, andGalwayMayo Instituteof Technology. He holds aMA on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a degree fromtheNationalUniversityofIreland.Hismanyqualificationsaredrawnfromsolution-orientedtherapies,andheisa4thDanblackbeltinstructorofAikido,anon-aggressive,non-competitivemartialart.Heisapublishedauthorofmanyarticlesonhealthandpsychology.Sylwia�Tałach-Kubas�–humanresourcesmanager,trainer,mentor,businessconsultant.Has15years’experienceincareerandpersonaldevelopmenttrainings,relatedamongothers to life balance, mindfulness and stress management. Delivers trainings for



diverse groups: employees, unemployed person, young entrepreneurs and seniors,andalsoUniversityworkersandtrainers;workingbothforbusinessandNGOssector.Completedmany courses related to adult education and life balance programmes,amongothers:InternationalCertificateinTraining,LearningandDevelopment(Matrikand Pearson Edexcel); Train the trainers certificate for „Healthy Active Aging forseniors”(Muenster University); completed Mindfulness Based Stress ManagementProgramme (Kwantum);Planninganddeliveryofdevelopmentprograms forelderlypeople(Proactivate).Practicesyogaandqigong.MemberofboardofPLinEUassociationfor7years,memberofPLinEUfor14years.

Who we areInformation about the course providers

We�are�a�team�of�professionals�who�help�organisations�to�design�and�manage� innovative�projects, products, and services. We’re experts in empowerment and in project manage-ment,�project�writing,�and�product�development�using�the�Design�Thinking�Method.

Have you participated in a project that was going nowhere? Projects in which the resultswerepoorandteamcooperationwasfrustrating?Webetyouhave.Weseemanymorebadexamplesofprojectmanagementthangoodinalltypesoforganisation.

AtM-PoweredProjects,wehavedevelopedeasy-to-implementmethodsandtoolsthatwillhelpyoutoimproveyourprojectworkandcreateinnovation,whetherinasocial,educationorbusinessenvironment.

We also improve companies’ international strategies. We help reinforce cooperation withpartnersfromothercountriesandincreasequalityinpreparation,implementation,monitoringandfollow-upofinternationalprojects.

Gainingprojectmanagementknowledgeandinternationalqualificationscanbeveryexpensiveandtimeconsuming.Unfortunately,mostmanagersofEuropeanprojects just relyon theirintuition.Theylearnfromthesuccessesandfailuresofcolleagues,andtheyfollowgrantgivers’guidelines.Althoughitisimportanttomanageprojectsaccordingtolegalrequirements,itisequallycrucialtoknowhowtomanagecommunication,stakeholders,quality,risk,andchange.Otherwise, projects cannot be properly implemented and there is no room for effectiveexploitationofresults.Moreover,ithasanegativeeffectonprojectmanagers’motivationandworksatisfaction.

At M-Powered Projects we address these challenges by providing courses and support inimplementationofprojectmanagementsystems.

Let�us�M-Power�you!

www.m-powered.eu

M-Powered Projects

We�strive�to�ensure�that�everyone�has�the�opportunity�to�achieve�real�fulfillment�in�their�personal, social and professional lives. We motivate and inspire people to seek individualised solutions for balancing their personal and professional lives. We support organisations that operate in the spirit of providing equal opportunities and thus contribute�to�the�development�of�our�society.PLinEU Association participates in projects and supports Work Life Balance initiatives.

WHO WE ARE?European Advisors’ Association PLinEU is a pioneer non-governmental organization fromKrakow,whichelaborates,promotesandimplementsinnovativemethodsofvocationaleduca-tiontrainingforunemployedpeoplebasedonLifeBalanceidea.Wehaveassistedmorethan2000persons,500organizationsandbusinesses.WehavesuccessfullycompletedmanysocialprojectsmainlyintheareaofLifeBalanceassistance.Inourwork,wecontinuetosearchforthebestwaystoactivateandsupportthosewhoareeagertobeactiveinthelabourmarketandareintheprocessoflonglifelearning.

WHAT IS OUR APPROACH?Humanbeingdevelopsthroughoutlifeandcopingwithlifeinthecontemporaryworldrequiresactiveandinvolvedattitudeandaction.Weteachhowtoshapethiskindofattitudeandinourtrainingprogramsweapplyapproachwhichisbasedonthefollowingassumptions:

Usinginnovativemethodstodevelopproactiveattitudeandtosupportpeopleinthechangeprocesses,lifequalityimprovementandbalanceddevelopmentoneachlifestage.

Holistic approach to human life is crucial for us.Whenworkingwith peoplewe take intoaccount their physical, emotional,mental and spiritual aspects of functioning.We assumethatbetweenallthoselifecomponentsthereisatightdependencyandit’shardlypossibletotreatthemseparately.

Anotherpillarofouractivityissystemicapproachwhichexplainssocialphenomenabymeansofnetworksofrelations, linksandinteractionsasopposedtolinearexplanationse.g.causeandeffect.Humanbeingsstayinconstantinteractionwiththeworldandinagivencontext.

Oneof themainpillarsofourworkwithpeople isempoweringandappreciativeapproach.Peopleareactorsandagentsoftheirlives,theyhavechoiceandfreespace.Thereisapositiveintentionbehindeachactionanddevelopmenttakesplaceoneverystageoflife.

Decisionmakingprocessisimportantbecausenotonlydowerespectpeople’sautonomybutwealsoteachtomakechoicesasakeycompetencewhichisthebasisforbuildingproactiveattitude.

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Our supportHow to apply

C L I E N T S U P P O R T

Writingasuccessfulprojectapplicationisnoteasy.Ourteamofexperiencedprojectwriterswouldliketosupportyou.

Completingtheapplicationprocesswithourassistanceismucheasierthandoingitonyourown,guaranteeingyouahighersuccessrateofbeingapprovedforfunding.

H E R E I S W H AT YO U N E E D TO D O:

1. Choosethecoursesyouwouldlikeyourstafftoattend.

2. ContactMarzenaWieczorekfromM-PoweredProjects:[email protected]

3. Wewillguideyouthroughyourprojectapplication.Wewillalsoprovideyouwiththetextyouneedforthecoursedescriptions.

4. ApplyforaPICnumberifyourorganisationdoesnothaveone:https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/doc/call/fp7/fp7-ict-2011-9/32118-obtaining_pic_and_ecas_en.pdf

5. Preparetheprojectapplication.

6. Sendittousforfinalevaluation.

7. SubmittheapplicationtoyourNationalAgencyby5February2019.

Formoreinformationcontact:

Marzena Wieczorek

Email:[email protected]

Tel:+353857307974

Tel:+48507337078

https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/doc/call/fp7/fp7-ict-2011-9/32118-obtaining_pic_and_ecas_en.pdf

https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/doc/call/fp7/fp7-ict-2011-9/32118-obtaining_pic_and_ecas_en.pdf

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