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Worry Bracelets & Worry Stars – July 2025
During this session, children explored their worries through craft-based emotional regulation. Each child created a Worry Bracelet to symbolically hold their thoughts while they sleep.
But they weren’t alone.
Mark Squires, Trustee of The Lighthouse Project and CEO of St Ebba Capital, made his own Worry Bracelet alongside the children and choosing his own Worry Star.
‘’You are doing tremendous work!” – Mark Squires
“I made mine for my dreams.” – Child, age 9
July 2025
Children were invited to take an orange pom pom, their own “Warm Fuzzy” , to represent a moment of kindness, joy, or connection.
They wrote it down on a prompt card, then chose to keep their Warm Fuzzy as a reminder, or pass it on to someone else who made them feel good.
“I gave mine to my sister because she let me go first.” – Child, age 7
“My Mam makes me happiest and it’s for her.” – Child, age 9
A gentle and sensory-based way to explore self-worth, positive emotion, and social connecti
Collaborative Identity Art – The Lighthouse Project , July 2025
At the end of the session, the children worked together to piece their tiles into place — revealing a striking image that only became clear through cooperation and shared vision.
“I didn’t even know him but our bits matched!” – Child, age 10
“It felt like we made something important together.” – Child, age 11
This activity helped break down social barriers, foster creative confidence, and show children that when we come together, we cr
Collaborative Identity Art – The Lighthouse Project , July 2025
As part of our wellbeing launch activities, children who didn’t know each other at the start of the evening were each given a random tile to colour.
Small Action – Big Impact
Children who had never met before each coloured a single tile as part of a mystery community art piece.
“Working together for a greater good means sometimes you don’t even know what your role will be.”
Each tile was different , each contribution unique.
The catch? T
February 2025
Session Aim:
To introduce progressive muscle relaxation and breathing tools to help children manage anxious energy, focus their thoughts, and learn physical stillness in a safe space.
Outcome Summary:
100% of participants engaged in the activity. Children reported feeling calm, sleepy, and “floaty.” One child described the session as “the best bit of the whole night.”
July 2025 - Lighthouse Project Launch Night
Session Focus
A guided progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) session delivered to primary-aged children as part of the Lighthouse Centre’s launch night. Children were supported in exploring calm breathing, full-body stillness, and noticing physical sensations linked to rest.
Youth Voice
“I could feel my brain melt…”
– Child, age 10
What We Saw
- Children lay fully relaxed, focusing on body awareness
- Calm and stillness maintained even in a busy public space
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