On the first day of the program, after an initial introduction, the Slovenian participants provided an overview of the concept and types of psychosocial risks, regardless of the field of work. This was followed by a discussion on the specifics of these risks in social work, comparing the characteristics of the three participating countries – Germany, Slovenia, and Romania.
Tuesday was the day of PCU’s teachers’ and students’. Dr. Levente Székedi presented a study conducted by Yvette Horvath on social workers' burnout. Following his presentation, Brigitta Forai and Örs Gyenes introduced their research on the motivation of volunteers within the Maltese Charity Service. The presentations sparked an engaging professional discussion on the existing research and potential future topics. In the afternoon, Jennifer Józsa and Zsuzsa Varga organized experiential learning activities for the participants.
On Wednesday, under the guidance of the German lecturers, we explored the topic of whistleblowing in the workplace, with a special focus on its role in social work. At the end of the day, we had a unique cultural experience: our hosts organized a dance workshop where we learned the traditional dances of the Resian community from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
Thursday was dedicated to a visit to the Velenje Mining Museum, where we not only gained insight into the daily life of miners but also had the opportunity to talk with a local social worker who works with the mining community. On Friday, the closing day, we used the world café method to reflect on the lessons of the week, followed by a final evaluation session.
The week was highly insightful and inspiring: we gained valuable knowledge about social work and psychosocial factors. Moreover, it was an excellent opportunity for networking, teamwork, and sharing professional experiences.
