Anti-Stress Workshops “Your Path to Calmness”

Practical Tools for Coping with Stress

1. Introduction

Project Description:

Four workshop meetings conducted in March 2025 as part of the “Myślenice Social Activities 2025” project, focused on stress management and building mental resilience. Participants learned about both the neuropsychological mechanisms of stress and practical techniques for reducing it, such as mindful breathing, deep relaxation, and visualization. Stress load tests were also implemented. The sessions were educational and interactive, including group work, relaxation exercises, and individual reflection. The aim of the project was to strengthen the mental well-being of the residents of Myślenice, with support from local institutions.
Context:

In the face of a growing number of people struggling with mental tension, psychoeducational initiatives are gaining increasing importance. The fast pace of modern life, informational overload, and everyday social challenges negatively impact mental health. A lack of knowledge about the biological mechanisms of stress and insufficient access to coping tools leave many without effective support. This project was a response to those needs, offering an accessible and engaging form of psychological education.
Target Group:

The workshops were intended for adult residents of Myślenice, particularly:
- Individuals exposed to long-term stress in everyday or professional life,
- Caregivers, educators, and social workers,
- People with trauma experience or low psychological resilience,
- Anyone interested in mental health.

2. Project Objectives

Main Objectives:
- Providing knowledge about the neuropsychological mechanisms of stress,
- Increasing participants’ self-awareness regarding their emotional and physiological responses,
- Developing coping methods (breathing, relaxation, visualization),
- Enhancing psychological resilience and improving overall well-being.
Additional Objectives:
- Fostering social integration among participants and strengthening local community bonds,
- Involving local institutions in health-promoting activities.

3. Organizational Details

Capacity:

Number of participants: 20 people (technical limitation).
Duration:

Each workshop lasted 2.5 hours and was held once a week.
Event Format:

On-site workshops in Myślenice at the Sokół school.
Participation Fee:

Participation was completely free of charge.

4. Project Resources

Financial Resources:

The total cost of the project was 3,200 PLN. Thanks to a grant of 1,500 PLN, part of the activities were financed, and the remaining 1,700 PLN was covered by the Foundation’s own funds to ensure full quality and scope of the workshops.
Time Resources:

Workshop planning and preparation of educational materials: 12 hours.

Workshop implementation: 10 hours.

Promotion, recruitment, and coordination: 6 hours.