17/05/2026
🌊 Only a few days left until we gather in beautiful Aegina, Greece! 🌿
The countdown is officially on for the Greek session of the Erasmus+ TRUST Art Therapy program, happening during the 4th Art & Mental Health Festival from May 21st to 23rd, 2026.
We are incredibly honored to welcome 30 participants from Ukraine alongside our wonderful European partners, plus mental health professionals for three immersive days of reflection, connection, and renewal through eco-art therapy.
Here is a quick reminder of what lies ahead and how to prepare:
📍 Event Details
When: May 21–23, 2026 (with early arrivals/activities starting May 20th!)
Where: Hosted at the LaLiBay Resort & Spa and the Kapralos Museum in Egina, Greece.
✨ Major Highlights & Workshops
Our packed itinerary blends the healing power of nature with expressive arts, curated by Elena Zervopoulou and our dedicated facilitators:
Day 1 (May 21st): "Nature Within" Eco-Art & Poetry Workshop, a "Rebirth" Land Art Workshop at Marathonas Beach, and a unique "Healing with the Sea" Therapeutic Ritual Performance.
Day 2 (May 22nd): A guided visit to the Kapralos Museum with rotating poetry and collage workshops, an experiential pottery class (Sculpture & Mental Health), and an optional sunset visit to the ancient Temple of Aphaia.
Day 3 (May 23rd): Rehearsals culminating in our final TRUST Participatory Site-Specific Video Poem Performance at the LaLiBay Outdoor Amphitheatre.
🎒 Quick Packing & Preparation Checklist
To ensure a smooth and eco-friendly experience, please make sure you have prepared:
📄 Travel Documents: Passport/National ID, travel insurance, and necessary health docs.
🤍 White Clothes: Essential for the 1st-day workshops, the "sea ritual" (heads up: hemlines might get wet!), and the final performance. If you have a vyshyvanka, please bring it along!
👟 Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes for nature sessions/tours, plus sandals.
🧴 Sun Protection & Swimwear: Hats, suncream, bathing suits, and a quick-dry towel.
💧 Reusable Water Bottle: Help us protect the Saronic Gulf by completely avoiding single-use plastics.
🎶 Ukrainian Song: Choose and prepare a song or group track centered around themes of rebirth, spring, or new beginnings (music-only track preferred to accompany your live singing).
We can't wait to embrace the healing powers of the sun, wind, sea, and art together. See you very soon in Aegina! 💙💛
Therapy EuroPlural Project CNP Saint-Martin MentalNet.EU Fondazione Don Luigi Di Liegro Epioni LEKAMA Foundation Національний університет "Полтавська політехніка імені Юрія Кондратюка"