In today’s society, we thrive on performance, competition and perfection. This situation leads to an alarming body reaction which we humans labeled it as” stress”. It is a social phenomenon that has been developed in to a global pandemic. Extensive research shows that it is the number one reason that causes psychopathic disorders and chronic illnesses.

It is a major issue that affects everyone’s quality of life especially in the western world, on a day to day basis. It is essential that we find the way to live a stress free life in order to be more productive and live a quality life.

How we think and how we act can transform our experience of stress. When we choose to see stress as a helpful friend then we create the biology of courage.

Learning strategies that help us manage our thoughts and emotions is the answer to a stress free lifestyle.

In this course participants can learn to teach these strategies to learners as well as adopt them in their everyday life. They can develop awareness towards their abilities and learn to be present.

Once you discover the benefits of these strategies you will apply them both in your personal and professional life!
This course is a great opportunity for personal and academic development and it is addressed to participants of any specialization.

It will include outdoor activities as well as field studies. There will be visits to beautiful landscapes on Troodos mountain as well as a day trip to cape Akrotiri and the beautiful beaches of Limassol.

Proposed Daily Course Outline

The course outline can be modified according to your special needs

Day 1

Welcome addressed to the participants by management
Course outline
Ice-breaking activities
Introduction to Art and Environment
The importance of art in learners’ physical, cognitive and emotional development
The relation between art and environment

Day 2

Art and Skill Development through environ-mental experiences (Part 1):
Motor Skills
Language Development
Decision Making
Visual Learning
Art and Skill Development through environ-mental experiences (Part 2):
Inventiveness
Cultural Awareness
Improved Academic Performance

Day 3

Artists that use the natural, social, cultural envi-ronment for their artistic expressions
Working with a Cypriot artist! Art and environ-ment in practice!

Day 4

Study visit to the forest! Artistic expression games! (Part 1)
Study visit to the forest! Artistic expression games! (Part 2)

Day 5

Final activities
Evaluation of the course
Diploma awarding

Available Dates 2021

If you are a group of 4 or more people from the same organization and you don’t see any dates that suit your group, send us an e-mail with the proposed dates and we will make the appropriate arrangements for you!

January           25 / 01 / 2021 — 29 / 01 / 2021
February         22 / 02 / 2021 — 26 / 02 / 2021
March              15 / 03 / 2021 — 19 / 03 / 2021
April                12 / 04 / 2021 — 16 / 04 / 2021
May                 24 / 05 / 2021 — 28 / 05 / 2021
June                14 / 06 / 2021 — 18 / 06 / 2021

July                 26 / 07 / 2021 — 30 / 07 / 2021
August            23 / 08 / 2021 — 27 / 08 / 2021
September     —
October          25 / 10 / 2021 — 29 / 10 / 2021
November      22 / 11 / 2021 — 26 / 11 / 2021
December     —

Course Packages

Package I                       €850

1. Training €370

  • Tuition fee
  •  Training material
  • Administration costs
  • Beverages
  •  Snacks & Pack-lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance

2. Accommodation €480

  •  Hotel* room (4 nights / 5 days)
  •  Hotel breakfast buffet
  • 1-week pass for public city-bus transportation
  • Everyday transportation** to the course venues

* The hotel is 2-stars. However, with all it offers is definitely the best value for money.
** Transportation airport-hotel-airport is not included because it is refunded by your organization.

Package II                       €470

1. Training €370

  •  Tuition fee
  • Training material
  • Administration costs
  • Beverages
  • Snacks & Pack-lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance

2. Transportation €100

  •  Everyday transportation* to the course venues from our organization’s premises

* Note that it is the participant’s responsibility to get to our organization’s premises.

Package III                  €370

1. Training €370

  •  Tuition fee
  • Training material
  • Administration costs
  • Beverages
  • Snacks & Pack-lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance

Apply now for partnership: erasmus@mesoyios.ac.cy