Steady and Strong - Coping Skills

Service Description

Join us for a gentle one-hour introduction to grounding and mindfulness, designed especially for children aged 7–11 years. 📅 Thursday 30th July 🕑 2:00pm–3:00pm 💛 Choose what you pay from £10 When children feel overwhelmed by worry, frustration or other big emotions, it can be difficult for them to know what to do next. This practical, hands-on workshop introduces simple grounding techniques that help children reconnect with the present moment, calm their bodies and feel more in control. Through fun activities, creativity and sensory exploration, children will discover calming tools they can continue using long after the workshop has finished. During the session, children will: 🌱 Discover how grounding helps calm our brain and body using child-friendly, science-based explanations. ✋ Explore practical calming techniques, including the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, mindful breathing and playful sensory activities. 🧴 Create their own mini grounding kit to take home, including personalised resources and calming sensory items to use whenever big feelings visit. 💛 Build confidence in recognising when they need support and choosing coping skills that work for them. This workshop is ideal for children who experience worry, anxiety, frustration or emotional overwhelm, or for families wanting to introduce practical emotional wellbeing skills in a fun and supportive way. Suitable for children aged 7–11 years (depending on developmental stage). If you have any questions about the suitability for your child then please email claire@jwbridgethegap.com