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DGT Netherlands Stichting

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DGT Netherlands Stichting

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22/09/2026

Day 8 - 20.08.2026

We started by watching the videos we had created the day before and reflecting together on the different competences we had explored throughout the training course: communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, conflict management, Nonviolent Communication, self-management and more.

Looking back at the whole week made it clear how connected all these competences are. We didn't just learn about them through presentations; we experienced them through activities, discussions, role-plays, reflection and teamwork.

We also discussed dissemination, how we can take what we learned here and share it with others, especially in our own communities and youth work.

And then came the part nobody really wants at the end of an Erasmus+ project… goodbyes. 🥹

Eight days of learning, creating, laughing, challenging ourselves and getting to know people from different backgrounds, and suddenly it was time to leave.

Leaving with new tools, new perspectives, new memories and of course, a lot of people to miss.

21/09/2026

Day 7 - 19.08.2026

A day focused on self-management and putting what we had learned into practice.
We started by building our own daily routines, organising our time, assigning tasks and figuring out how to manage our responsibilities effectively.

Then we put our teamwork and creativity to the test by working in groups to create videos based on what we had learned throughout the project. 🎥

From communication styles and conflict management to empathy and Nonviolent Communication, we had to decide what we wanted to share, divide the work and turn the ideas into something engaging.

It was a different kind of learning… less about receiving information and more about taking ownership, working together and creating something ourselves.

A day of planning, creating, collaborating… and probably lots of fun along the way. 😅

20/09/2026

Day 6 - 18.06.2026

Today was about bringing everything we had learned throughout the week together and turning it into something we could actually use beyond the project.

We worked on a workshop template, building it together in groups and drawing on the tools we had explored: communication styles, conflict management, Nonviolent Communication and empathy in practice.

We shaped the structure, activities and reflection questions based on our own experiences throughout the week.

The goal was to create something practical that youth workers can take, adapt and use in their own work.

The final workshop wasn't simply given to us but we built it together, based on what we had experienced and learned.

From learning → practising → creating something we can share beyond the room. 🌱

19/09/2026

Day 5 - 17.08.2026

We started the day with the Green Barometer, reflecting on how sustainable our project actually is and discussing what we could do differently to make our actions more sustainable. 🌱

Then we moved into Nonviolent Communication (NVC), based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg.
The focus was simple but challenging: how do you say difficult things without immediately putting the other person on the defensive?

We explored the four steps of NVC:

Observation → Feeling → Need → Request
Instead of saying, “You never listen,” we practised breaking the statement down into what actually happened, how we feel about it, what we need, and what we are asking for.

The difference was surprisingly clear. Less blame, more clarity.

Then we took NVC from theory into practice with the Empathy Dance Floor. 💃

We moved through four positions:
• Empathic listening: listening without preparing your response.
• External empathy: recognising and expressing the other person's feelings and needs.
• Internal empathy: checking in with your own feelings and needs.
• Request / win-win: finding a concrete request that considers both sides.
Using a real-life conflict, we physically moved through these different positions as the conversation developed. It was one of those activities where you don't just understand the concept, you actually feel where a conversation gets stuck and where it starts to open up.

A good reminder that theory becomes a skill when you actually have to use it.

We ended the day with reflection, followed by Greek & Bulgarian Night, food, culture, music and a lot of fun. 🇬🇷🇧🇬

18/09/2026

Day 4 - 16.08.2026

Today we took the opportunity to discover a little more of the Netherlands beyond the training room.

Different groups headed out in different directions… exploring, cycling, discovering new places, trying local food and simply spending time together.

And yes… you can't come to the Netherlands and not bike. 🚲😂

It was a nice chance to experience the country in our own way and, at the same time, get to know each other outside the training activities.

Sometimes learning happens outside the workshop too, through new places, spontaneous conversations, shared experiences and a little adventure along the way. 🌍

17/09/2026

We started by exploring Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence model. Then, using pictures, notes, role-play and small activities, we created interactive spaces to unpack what each aspect of the model means and why it matters.

For the emotional intelligence part, we reflected on our own emotional "house" 🏠, our strongest room, the room that needs renovation, habits we want to build, relationships we want to improve and one action we want to take forward.

We also explored conflict behavior through a test inspired by the Thomas-Kilmann conflict modes model. The idea behind it is that conflict doesn't always need to be avoided, instead, we can learn to manage it more consciously by looking at two things: how much we try to meet our own needs, and how much we try to meet the needs of others.

From there, we explored four communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive, and experienced firsthand how differently the same situation can unfold depending on how we communicate.

Through role-plays and conflict scenarios, we worked through situations like exclusion within a group, unequal contribution in a youth project and everyday misunderstandings in social settings.

We finished the day with reflection, conversation and a barbecue night. 🔥

03/09/2026

Day 2 - 14.08.2026

We started with Mission Impossible, working in teams to complete a series of challenges against the clock. Each task pushed us to communicate, trust each other, coordinate, think quickly, and work together under pressure.

But the real teamwork went beyond our own teams. Once some of us had completed our challenges, we went to support the groups who were still working on the more difficult and time-consuming tasks. It was a small reminder that working together doesn’t always mean staying within your own team.

Afterwards, we reflected on the challenges and thought about what we could have done differently, how we could have communicated better, approached the tasks differently, and supported each other more effectively.

Later, through Human Theatre, we explored empathy by stepping into different roles in challenging real-life situations. Seeing the same situation from different perspectives made us think beyond what happens on the surface and consider what might be behind someone’s actions.

Together, we reflected on how to approach difficult situations with empathy, listening before reacting, choosing our words carefully, and addressing behaviour without attacking the person.

And then we ended the day with an Italian Cultural Night 🇮🇹, sharing food, stories, music, traditions and a little piece of home with each other.

02/09/2026

Day 1 - 13.08.2026

Our first day of "Communication by Connection" was about getting to know each other, understanding what brought us here, and setting the foundation for the week ahead.

We started with introductions and interactive games that helped us discover each other in a more playful way and begin building connections within the group.

We then explored the aims of the project, from inclusive communication and conflict-sensitive facilitation to the use of digital tools in youth work and creating connections that can continue beyond the project.

We also got familiar with the Erasmus+ programme, the ETS Framework and Youthpass, while sharing our expectations, fears and what each of us hoped to contribute to the week.

After signing our Learning Agreements, we reflected on Kolb’s experiential learning cycle and how experience, reflection, conceptualisation and application can shape our learning throughout the project.

The day ended with reflection, a chance to pause, look back at the day and appreciate the first connections we had already begun to make.

18/08/2026

🌍 Communication by Connection
📅 12–21 August 2026
Youth workers from across Europe are spending days together, leveling up how they connect, communicate, and support young people. And we couldn't be more excited. 😊 This training course is financed through the Erasmus+ programme of the EU, and it's the result of teamwork between 5 incredible associations: Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy and Romania.
So what's actually happening? 👇

🎯 Skills that matter. We're strengthening the professional capabilities of youth workers in inclusive communication and conflict-sensitive facilitation - through structured training, peer learning, and experiential exercises. Real tools for real situations with real young people.

🛠️ Tools you can actually use. We're co-creating practical and flexible digital tools to support open, empathetic communication and inclusion, because good ideas only matter if they're usable.

🤝 A community that lasts. This isn't a one-and-done training. We're building a sustainable international community of youth workers and organizations, rooted in co-creation, ongoing exchange, and honest reflection on the challenges of youth work. Through non-formal education and innovative methods, participants are sharpening their skills in emotional intelligence, assertive communication, conflict management, facilitation, digital competences, and inclusive approaches.

🔥 The bigger goal? Push methodological innovation forward, break down discrimination and conflict barriers, and make youth work more connected, more inclusive, and more human.

📌 This project is 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.

18/07/2026

I really enjoyed taking part in the Green Steps: Empowering Youth Workers for a Sustainable Future training course. It was an inspiring experience that helped me deepen my understanding of environmental sustainability while exchanging ideas and good practices with youth workers from different countries. The interactive activities, intercultural atmosphere and practical workshops gave me new tools that I can now apply in my local youth work.

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