POWER
Promoting Overall Wellbeing
& Empowerment through Resilience
A professional development training course for youth workers, grounded in the evidence-based PERMA model of positive psychology.
Apply to Participate →About the Project
Why POWER — and Why Now
Across Europe, young people face mounting challenges — anxiety, disconnection, lack of purpose, and declining motivation. Youth workers stand at the frontline of support, yet many lack structured psychological frameworks to meaningfully address well-being.
POWER equips youth workers with the knowledge, methods, and confidence to integrate the PERMA model — a scientifically grounded framework for flourishing — directly into their everyday practice. From non-formal education to community mentoring, this training bridges positive psychology and real-world youth work.
The Framework
Built on the PERMA Model
Developed by psychologist Martin Seligman, PERMA is a research-backed model identifying five core elements of human well-being. Each module of this training addresses one pillar.
Fostering joy, gratitude, and hope in youth through intentional activities and reflective practice.
Helping young people find flow states and deep involvement in meaningful activities.
Building authentic social connections and community belonging as a foundation for resilience.
Supporting young people in discovering purpose and contributing to something larger than themselves.
Celebrating progress, building self-efficacy, and nurturing a growth mindset in youth programs.
What We Aim to Achieve
Project Objectives
Programme Structure
What the Training Looks Like
Seven days of intensive non-formal education, combining interactive workshops, peer learning, and daily reflection cycles — followed by a local implementation phase.
Interactive Workshops
Dedicated sessions on each PERMA pillar, blending theory with hands-on facilitation practice and real youth work scenarios.
Peer Learning Circles
Group discussions on mental health challenges in youth work, sharing approaches across national and cultural contexts.
Daily Reflection Sessions
Structured feedback circles each day to track competence development and integrate learning progressively throughout the week.
Follow-Up Phase
Participants implement local PERMA workshops in their home organisations and reconnect via online follow-up meetings for ongoing peer support.
Who Should Apply
Profile of Participants
This training is designed for youth workers who are ready to deepen their practice and bring evidence-based well-being approaches back to their communities.
Primary target group
Staff from youth organisations, NGOs, and community centres — professionals working directly with young people aged 15–30 who are interested in developing competences in mental health promotion, resilience-building, and youth empowerment.
Consortium
Project Partners
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
Ready to Build Your PERMA Practice?
Join 21 youth workers from across Europe for a week of learning, connection, and professional growth. Applications are open to youth workers from partner countries.
Apply Now →Project duration:
01.01.2026 – 31.12.2026
Project Status:
Ongoing
Project Sponsors:
European Commission (Erasmus+)
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