Impact
The difference it makes
Sessions help children and young people notice overwhelming or unhelpful thoughts, understand how thoughts can influence feelings, and develop kinder, more positive self-talk.
Staffordshire libraries
Storytelling, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing sessions over the summer
Over the summer, Natasha worked with Staffordshire Libraries to deliver storytelling, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing sessions across nine libraries, engaging varied community audiences and adapting each session to different venues and groups.
What children and families take away
- Greater awareness of thoughts and how they can influence feelings
- Simple breathing, grounding and visualisation tools for overwhelming moments
- Kinder and more encouraging self-talk that supports confidence
- Greater ability to let difficult thoughts pass without becoming consumed by them
- Consistent wellbeing tools that parents and professionals can reinforce in everyday settings
- More resilience when facing change, worries or challenges
What people say
“My child really enjoyed the session, especially trying the breathing ball, chimes and exploring how music made them feel. We’ve since used some of the techniques at home, including pausing to tune into our senses.”
“The story explains how children can use their imagination to calm overpowering thoughts and busy minds. It was thoughtfully done and really engaged my child.”
“The sessions were engaging and well attended. One parent noted how impressed they were and how they felt their child had really benefited from the session; discovering mindfulness had made a difference to their sense of wellbeing. The facilitator was organised, professional and great to work with.”
“I’ve learned ways to calm down and help with stress and overthinking, and not to believe that every bad thought I have is true.”
“I’ve learned ways to clear my mind, and to stop, think and breathe when I’m stressed.”
Bring Sparkling Leaf to your setting
Talk to Natasha about a programme, workshop, assembly, family session or local partnership.