❤️This booklet presents the methodologies developed during the Erasmus+ training course Memento Mori, held in the Netherlands in August 2025. The training explored how awareness of mortality can deepen reflection on life, relationships, and meaning.
The publication gathers practical tools used during the training, including butoh-inspired embodiment exercises, movement and imagery work, storytelling, poetry writing, nature-based activities, and reflective group processes. Many activities use the body as a starting point for learning, combining sensation, imagination, and reflection.
The booklet also introduces principles for creating a safe learning environment when working with sensitive topics. These include accountability, consent, calibration, and care for oneself, others, and the shared space.
The methods are designed for youth workers, facilitators, and educators who wish to explore themes such as mortality, transformation, life cycles, and presence in a creative and experiential way. Activities can be adapted for different groups and contexts.
Aims
– To support youth workers in approaching the topic of death and mortality through non-formal education.
– To introduce embodied and creative methods that encourage reflection on life, change, and personal values.
– To provide practical tools that can be adapted for youth work and community learning environments.
The project was co-founded by Erasmus+ and
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To see the whole booklet, check here -> /drive/folders/1wtANItaFpK0vd7g84VflplpZuhBcpcDH?usp=drive_link (link in bio)
