Hoy en día es fácil sentirse abrumado y pensar que no podemos hacer frente a nuestras tareas diarias. Las situaciones estresantes pueden manifestarse tanto en nuestra vida profesional como en la personal, y puede resultar difícil evitar los conflictos cuando nos encontramos en un entorno estresante. En este curso, los participantes tuvieron la oportunidad, a través de actividades teóricas y prácticas, de conocer las herramientas necesarias para gestionar y superar los conflictos y las situaciones estresantes. 

La nueva edición del curso “Stress and Conflict Management: the way to resilience and satisfaction” took place in Bologna from 04/05/2025 to 10/05/2025. This training gathered participants from across Europe and beyond: Peter Hadobas from Gymnazium sv. Tomasa Aquinskeho (Slovakia); Inga Pettersson, Mari-Louise Gabrielsson, Maria Granström, Jeanette Bodlund and Erica Nordsvahn from Utbildningsförvaltningen, Piteå kommun (Sweden); ISSE ALY Chaakir, BERTHOUMIEU Nadia, MOREL Patrice Daniel and BOYER Giovanni from François de Mahy Vocational High School (La Réunion, France); and Antonia Plerou and Kalliopi Kaffetzaki from the Directorate of Secondary Education of Chania (Greece).
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The training began on Monday with an introduction to the course and a discussion on the topic of stress. Participants explored various sources, symptoms, and effects of stress, including the fight or flight response, the general adaptation syndrome, and different categories of stressors. A key point of reflection was whether stress is always negative or if, in some cases, it can have a positive impact.

On Tuesday, the focus shifted to stress management strategies and techniques for coping with stressful situations. Through brainstorming and reflection, participants shared both good and bad practices. They learned to distinguish between cognitivo y behavioural strategies, and examined the specific goals behind each approach.

Wednesday was dedicated to putting theory into practice. Participants analyzed a real-life case study and discussed which cognitive and behavioural strategies could be used to manage stress in the scenario. This was followed by a session on time management, which included a practical tool for planning and a teambuilding game. A final reflection encouraged participants to identify their personal time stealers.
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On Thursday, the group delved into social emotional learning, with a particular emphasis on empathy. Recognizing and understanding the feelings of others is crucial in both stress and conflict management. Later in the day, the participants were introduced to mindfulness through a body scan meditation, enhancing their awareness and emotional regulation.
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The final day of training, Friday, explored assertiveness and effective communication, essential components in managing interpersonal stress and conflict. Through a role-playing activity, the group explored different gestión de conflictos styles and practiced strategies to approach and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.

The training created a space for rich discussion, shared learning, and practical experiences, helping educators develop both personally and professionally. Thank you to all the participants for their enthusiasm and contributions—your presence made this course a truly enriching experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Más información sobre este curso aquí.

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