Invitation to the Support & Empowerment Group for Primary Education Principals and Vice Principals

The Center for Addiction Prevention & Promotion of Psychosocial Health “ELPIDA”, in collaboration with E. O.P.A.E., announces the launch of a new experiential group aimed exclusively at Principals and Vice Principals of Primary Schools in the Municipalities of Kalamaria, Thermi, Thermaikos, and Pylaia-Chortiatis.

Philosophy & Purpose

School management is a position of responsibility that requires particular mental resilience. This intervention offers education professionals a supportive framework for dealing with the challenges they face, focusing on the principles of self-awareness and personal responsibility.

Thematic Axes:

• Managing Administrative Stress: Tools for coping with pressure in decision-making.
• Team Dynamics: Human resource management and conflict resolution within the school setting.
• Communication & Cooperation: Improving relations with the educational community and parents.
• Peer Support: Creating a stable communication network between peers.

Implementation Information:

• Participants: Senior executives of the Eastern Thessaloniki Regional Authority.
• Schedule: Six two-hour meetings, Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (February 16, March 9, March 23, April 27, May 11, May 25).
• Location: ELPIDA Center facilities (10 Hesiodou Street, N. Krini).

• • Coordination: Andreas Meditsos, Scientific Director of ELPIDA, Sociologist, MMedSci, MA, Positive Integrative Coach.

Participation in the event is free of charge.

Applications for Participation:

Due to the experiential nature of the group, places are limited (minimum number of 12 people) and priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. A prerequisite is a commitment to participate in all meetings.

Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the following link: 👉 https://forms.gle/K6K5qjbY5RUrsHMj9