Tools for Wellbeing & Resilience

Tools for Wellbeing & Resilience A kA2 Transnational Youth Initiative 2019-2020

Funded by Léargas &

We made a web to visualise the interconnections between the 5 ways to wellbeing Understanding that by making space for one of the ways of wellbeing in our lives we are supporting the presence of the other ways also.

By taking part in this project, we are connecting to each of the 5 ways of wellbeing…..

This project helps us to

give by -

supporting us to learn new things

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Develop a self awareness; taking notice of our eating habits, drinking and making changes to our lifestyle

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Take notice of others around us

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Giving us space for reflection and sharing

This project helps us to

notice by -

supporting us to learn new things

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Develop a self awareness; taking notice of our eating habits, drinking and making changes to our lifestyle

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Take notice of others around us

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Giving us space for reflection and sharing

This project helps us to

be active by

-helps us to focus on our mental health by doing mindfulness & meditation - gives us the knowledge of relaxation techniques and breathing exercises - More movement – Walking/ Hiking/ Yoga/ Kayaking -

gets us out moving and in the fresh air

This project helps us to

connect by

- creating a space that allows us to communicate with each other in our community - We create friendships through shared experiences - It gives us skills to be more comfortable in a diverse range of situations and to be able to connect to different kinds of people and cultures - Connect to nature, new people, new experiences

This project helps us to

keep learning by

- Giving us the opportunity to try new things and different activities like mindfulness and meditation - Attending meetings, workshop and learning about ourselves & each others - Travelling to new places - Learning new cultures and trying new food - How we can help create positive change in our community

Expectations/ Motivations • I’d like to develop workshops around mental health, wellbeing and eventually travel to schools/ young people to talk to young people • I’d like to learn how to manage my own stress better and to help others overcome obstacles and gain better coping mechanisms • I want to be part of spreading positive news • I think it will help me to grow as a person, learn new things and could help me in my life • It will help me to come out of myself a bit more • Sounds like a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and develop new skills

• Sounds like a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and develop new skills • I would like to learn more about mindfulness and be a supportive role model • I’m excited about looking a things with a different mindset, forming new friendships and keeping an open mind to new things • I’m interested in being part of this programme because I am really into young people having a good mental health. Hopefully this will allow me to help not only myself but others around me also. I want to learn about having a better and healthier mindset • To try something new with a focus on wellbeing and mindfulness and to get involved in a community initiative • I’m excited about connecting to likeminded people and us speaking up and expressing ourselves

CREATIVE COMMUNITY ACTION HAPPY CAMPERS SUMMER CAMP AUGUST 2020, NEW ROSS

REFLECTIONS

ENHANCES OUR SENSE OF HEALTH & WELLBEING

Exploring & Understanding how this project…

AND THIS BUILDS OUR CAPACITY AS ACTIVE CITIZENS AND CHANGE MAKERS IN OUR OWN LIVES AND IN OUR COMMUNITIES