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Erasmus+ KA1 · Mental Health Priority 2026

Stress Management
& Teacher Well-being


Develop sustainable professional balance, prevent burnout, and build the emotional resilience to thrive in the modern teaching profession.

5 days
Course duration
Max 15
Participants
DGERT
Certified
Europass
Mobility included
Lisbon
Portugal
Erasmus+ EU
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Stress Management & Teacher Well-being

Teacher well-being is a 2026 Erasmus+ strategic priority. Burnout, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion are affecting educators across Europe at alarming rates. This course provides practical, science-based tools to protect your mental health, build lasting professional resilience, and reconnect with your passion for teaching.

5 days Erasmus+ KA1 Compatible DGERT Certified Europass Included

Quick summary

Fully compatible with Erasmus+ KA1 funding grants
Small groups — maximum 15 participants per session
Intensive format: Sunday arrival to Saturday departure
Training centre: Areeiro, Lisbon — 10 min from airport
Letter of Acceptance issued before grant approval
Cultural programme and Lisbon activities included
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Learning outcomes

What you will
learn and achieve


All learning outcomes are aligned with the relevant European competence frameworks and Erasmus+ KA1 quality standards.

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  • ✓Understand the neuroscience of stress and its effects on teaching performance
  • ✓Apply mindfulness-based techniques (MBSR) for classroom and personal use
  • ✓Develop emotional regulation strategies for high-pressure situations
  • ✓Create sustainable work-life boundaries and professional routines
  • ✓Build peer support systems and collegial resilience networks
  • ✓Design a personalised well-being plan for the academic year

5-day programme

Day by day
programme overview


An intensive, hands-on programme designed for immediate application in your school context. Each day builds on the previous, culminating in a personalised implementation plan.

Day 1

Understanding Teacher Stress

The neuroscience of chronic stress and burnout. Recognising the signs and stages. European data on teacher mental health. Personal stress mapping and self-assessment.

Day 2

Mindfulness & Present-Moment Awareness

Introduction to evidence-based mindfulness (MBSR framework). Daily mindfulness practices for busy teachers. Applying mindfulness in the classroom with your students.

Day 3

Emotional Regulation & Resilience

Emotional intelligence in the teaching profession. Managing conflict and difficult situations calmly. Building psychological resilience: practical frameworks and exercises.

Day 4

Work-Life Balance & Boundaries

Setting professional boundaries without guilt. Time management strategies for educators. Digital well-being: managing always-on culture. Somatic practices and body awareness in Lisbon's parks.

Day 5

Personal Well-being Plan & Certification

Designing your personal annual well-being plan. Peer support circles: establishing school-based networks. Sharing strategies, commitments, and celebrations. Europass certification.

What you take home

Outcomes &
Certification


Official documents issued

DGERT Certificate — Certified by Portugal's Ministry of Employment, recognised across the EU
Europass Mobility — Official EU document detailing your learning outcomes and competences gained
Learning Agreement — Pre-mobility document issued before your Erasmus+ grant approval
Course Materials — Digital resource pack to take back to your school community
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A personalised well-being plan for the school year ahead

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Practical mindfulness and resilience techniques for daily use

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DGERT Certificate + Europass Mobility Document

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A peer support network of European teachers

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Reserve your
place in Lisbon


We reply within 24 hours. We issue your Letter of Acceptance before your Erasmus+ grant is approved. Fill in the form and our team will contact you with availability, dates, and your personalised quote.

Phone & WhatsApp

+351 933 534 467

Location

Areeiro, Lisbon, Portugal

Response time

Within 24 hours · guaranteed

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Application form

Stress Management & Teacher Well-being

Takes under 60 seconds. Share your name, email and preferred dates — our team replies within 24 hours with availability and a personalised Erasmus+ quote.

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