Mindfull Conversations

Identify communication barriers and cognitive distortions that hinder effective communication at school.
Apply CBT-based techniques to manage emotions and lead constructive conversations.
Use active listening and empathy when communicating with students, colleagues and parents.
Develop CBT-based conflict resolution skills to de-escalate emotionally charged situations.
Foster a classroom environment that supports open dialogue, collaboration and emotional safety.
Establish communication practices that support students' emotional and cognitive development.

Day 1 — The role of communication in schools
How communication shapes relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Introduction to CBT: the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
Common communication barriers in schools, including cognitive distortions.
Group discussion of personal communication challenges in the classroom.
Identifying cognitive distortions in common school situations.
Self-assessment and analysis of personal communication styles.
Day 2 — Active listening and emotional awareness
The role of active listening in building trust and improving classroom dynamics.
Emotional regulation: identifying and managing emotions during conversations.
Empathy as a key element of effective communication.
Pair work: practising active listening and summarising another person's key messages.
Emotional awareness exercise: identifying emotional cues in students' non-verbal communication.
Group activity: practising empathetic responses in challenging conversations.
Day 3 — Mindful communication with students
Differences between assertive, passive and aggressive communication styles.
Teaching students to express thoughts and feelings constructively.
Communicating classroom expectations, feedback and behaviour rules assertively.
Role-play: assertive communication in challenging classroom situations.
Creating conversation templates for constructive feedback and guiding student behaviour.
Group discussion of how assertiveness contributes to a positive, supportive classroom climate.
Day 4 — Conflict resolution using CBT techniques
Understanding how cognitive distortions contribute to conflicts and misunderstandings.
CBT strategies for addressing cognitive distortions and calming emotional reactions.
De-escalation techniques and collaborative conflict resolution.
Group role-play: resolving classroom conflicts by challenging cognitive distortions and reframing unhelpful thoughts.
Case study analysis: applying CBT techniques to real school conflicts.
Practising de-escalation during emotionally demanding conversations with students or parents.
Day 5 — A culture of open and supportive communication
Encouraging open communication among students, colleagues and parents.
Incorporating everyday practices that develop emotional awareness and active listening.
Engaging parents and carers in constructive, supportive dialogue.
Collaboratively designing strategies for a classroom culture of communication.
Group work: designing peer communication activities to improve student collaboration.
Role-playing parent-teacher conversations focused on problem-solving and partnership.
Day 6 — Course closure and cultural activities
Course evaluation, review of acquired competencies, feedback and discussion.
Awarding the Certificate of Attendance.
Excursion and other cultural activities outside the classroom.

Certificate of Attendance.

The price is €480 per participant for five days of training and one day of cultural visits.

Teachers who want to improve communication with students, colleagues and parents.