Negative stress (distress) is a widespread issue among teachers and students, affecting their work and learning abilities. It is the kind of stress we experience when we feel under threat, out of control or stretched beyond our limits. Whereas, eustress or positive stress, can serve as a motivational force that enhances focus and performance, providing a healthy challenge, energy and promoting growth.

Unfortunately, many teachers do not know how to utilize the force of eustress on the one hand, and on the other hand, how to regulate the negative stress on a daily basis.

Participants will recognize  the unique stressors their teaching profession is faced with and delve into evidence-based approaches and resources, in order to prevent burnout, and enhance their resilience.

It aims to show participants how to recognize the pattern of stress, learn how to self regulate and help heir students to do the same, with relational regulation and suggested activites.

Participants will understand how to use different approaches and methods in managing stress, such as mindfuless, relaxation and breathing  combined with specific movement activities.

• Day 1: Welcome session, introductions, ice breakers and energisers; Cultural introductions; Introduction to stress response system, course overview/Afternoon: Cultural activity: Walking tour in Split historic centre
• Day 2: Educators' competences - understanding the patterns of stress, learning the methods of self-regulation and effective relational regulation 
• Day 3: Educators' skills, understanding the window of tolerance, hypo or hyper arousal
• Day 4: Practising effective stress coping methods and strategies  
• Day 5: Course evaluation session with individual and group reflections