ystreet 1st Eli-te training for counselors

march 27-30, 2025 riga, latvia

The event comprised a rich, structured program rooted in non-formal education practices, promoting value-based learning and emotional development, with particular attention to European values, such as inclusion, intercultural dialogue, human dignity, and solidarity. The sessions engaged participants - youth and aspiring counsellors - through interactive workshops, discussions, and reflective practices around the following key themes: Emotional resilience & motivation, Group counselling and leadership practices, Self-identification and psychological wellbeing, individual & community-based ethics, Intercultural dialogue and cultural practices, Discrimination and hate through historical case studies, Historical relevance in youth education, Child and teenage psychology

“the tool of "5 Whys" technique could be applied broadly, enhancing self-awareness, empathy, and critical thinking - all core skills in value-based youth work”

amalia, latvia