Reach for the Stars

08/11/2025

02/11/2025

✨ Christmas Mindfulness & Messy Play Workshop ✨
Perfect for little ones Nursery – P4 🎄

Niamh and I are so excited to bring a magical blend of calm, creativity and Christmas fun! Join us this December for our Mindfulness & Messy Play session — a warm, sensory-friendly space where children can explore, play, and unwind during the busy festive season.

🌟 Why this workshop is great for your child:
• Encourages emotional regulation and coping skills
• Builds confidence and independence through open-ended play
• Supports fine motor development and sensory exploration
• Gives little minds a chance to slow down and feel grounded
• Provides a safe space for children to express themselves creatively
• Helps reduce stress and overstimulation during the festive rush

🎨 Expect:
Messy trays, natural play materials, mindful breathing moments, calming Christmas activities, twinkly lights, Christmas yoga and lots of festive joy ✨

🎅 No pressure. No perfection. Just playful magic.

📍 Date & Location: Saturday 20th Dec/Venue TBC
🕒 Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
💷 Cost: £20 per child

Limited spaces – Message to book your place ❤️
Let’s make this Christmas meaningful, mindful and a little bit messy! 🎁🎄

Registration form - https://forms.office.com/r/7NLdKcJ4wh

02/11/2025

Basic set up for my Therapeutic play sessions!

22/10/2025

Supporting Children and Young People Immediate Aftermath of a Sudden or Traumatic Death Workshop

Friday 14th November 10.00 – 11.30 a.m
Involve House (Midulster Volunteer Centre) Magherafelt
Facilitated by Barnardo’s

This workshop is free and will benefit anyone supporting children and young people or just wishing to find out more.

Supporting Children and Young People in the days, weeks and months after a traumatic death. This module will take people through:
• What happens when we lose someone and the immediate aftermath
• What is grief?
• Common responses and behaviours
• The needs of the child
• The needs of care givers

Register denise@cwsan.org / 07540 969623