Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar

SOFT: The Subtle Art of Facilitation

Borgagne (Lecce), Italy | 20–26 October 2025

This week, 28 participants from all over Europe are immersing themselves in the art of facilitating learning processes.

Together with our Italian partner Terzo Millennio – Laboratorio Di Umana Solidarietá, we are exploring what it really means to consciously facilitate learning and group processes – from two interrelated perspectives: the experience of the learners
and the role of those who facilitate learning processes.

We create spaces in which learners:
• discover their own learning needs and paths instead of following predetermined structures.
• take responsibility for their learning process and experience self-direction.
• can experiment, reflect, and grow in a supportive environment.
• learn together with others – through exchange, cooperation, and shared experiences.
• understand challenges as part of learning and gain confidence in their own development.

We explore what it means to consciously accompany learning processes – beyond traditional role models.

As facilitators, we learn:
• to support learners empathically and see their diversity as a resource.
• Design learning spaces in such a way that personal responsibility, curiosity, and trust can develop.
• Respond flexibly to group processes and continually reflect on our own attitudes.
• Promote cooperation and co-creation instead of merely imparting knowledge.
• Allow learning processes to happen instead of controlling them – and welcome the unpredictable as part of learning.

It is inspiring to see how theory becomes practice – in a learning space that promotes openness, trust, and growth.

We are already looking forward to the continuation of the series in Weimar from March 6–12, 2026!

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