Marie Williams Coaching

13/09/2026

I’m getting everything ready for the first Crafting Calm weekly group, which starts next week!

This term we’re going to be exploring things like knowing ourselves, understanding big emotions and worry, and learning to be kinder to ourselves and others.

And, of course, there’ll be plenty of creativity along the way, with each activity giving us another way to explore the ideas we’re talking about.

There are still a couple of places available if you’d like your child to join us for the free trial session on Monday 21st September.

06/09/2026

A new school year brings lots of change.

For some, it’s an exciting fresh start. For others, there might be nerves and worries to navigate.

For those starting a new school this September, there’s new surroundings, new faces, new routines and lots of things to figure out.

At times like these having some simple tools for understanding feelings, managing worries and believing in ourselves can make a difference.

Through creative activities, stories and games, we gradually explore these sorts of topics in Crafting Calm.

Weekly groups start 21st September.

31/08/2026

Who is Crafting Calm for?

Crafting Calm is for children aged 9–13 who might enjoy having a little space each week to pause and create.

Perhaps your child is:

🌱 thoughtful and reflective, sometimes getting stuck in their own head

💭 prone to worrying or overthinking

💛 hard on themselves when things don’t go well

🌟 capable but sometimes lacks belief in themselves

🙈 a little reluctant to try new things or put themselves forward

😊 keen to develop their confidence further

Or perhaps you just like the idea of giving them some time each week to explore these things in a fun, creative, supportive environment.

They don’t need to have a particular challenge, and they definitely don’t need to be “fixed”.

Crafting Calm is about building the foundations of resilience and confidence before children need them – giving them ideas and tools they can take with them as they grow up. There is plenty of creativity and fun along the way too.

Crafting Calm weekly groups start on 21st September and bookings are now open.

28/08/2026

Bookings are now open! 🎉

I’m pleased to open bookings for my new Crafting Calm weekly coaching groups, starting Monday 21st September.

This is a small, creative after school group for children aged 9-13, held on Mondays during term time, 3.45-4.45pm at Parkfields Middle School in Toddington.

Places are deliberately limited as I keep the groups small.

If you’ve been following along with my posts over the last few weeks and thinking this might be something your child would enjoy, book your free taster session here: https://bookthatin.com/link/CLGNV1

23/08/2026

Why stories?

Stories have always been a part of my group programmes, and there’s a reason for that.

A story can introduce a tricky idea in a way that feels safe and relatable. Children can think about what a character is feeling, what they might do differently or what they could learn from their experiences – without having to talk about themselves.

We might be exploring worry, self-compassion, self-esteem or confidence, and a story can give us a starting point for a conversation.

That’s what I’m hoping for with Crafting Calm – small ideas children can tuck away and come back to when they need them.

If you’re already wondering whether Crafting Calm might be right for your child, get in touch to find out more. Bookings will be opening very soon and I deliberately keep my groups small so there’s only a few spots available.

16/08/2026

What is Wise for My Size?

You might have noticed me mention Wise for My Size before, so I thought I’d explain a little about what it is.

Wise for my Size is the coaching methodology that underpins Crafting Calm, and it’s the foundation I use to thoughtfully design my children’s programmes.

It’s about helping children understand themselves, develop the skills to navigate life’s ups and downs, and gradually build resilience, self-belief and confidence. I love that it’s about giving children the space to explore ideas for themselves – through conversation, questions, stories, crafts and activities.

The Crafting Calm programme is my own way of bringing this methodology to life – combining coaching with creativity, stories, and a calm, supportive group environment.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing a little more about what that looks like in practice, and why I’ve chosen creativity as such an important part of the sessions.

Weekly groups start 21st September 💛

Free trial session available.

09/08/2026

Crafting Calm isn’t just a craft club.

Yes, creativity is at the heart of what we do. Most weeks children make something to take home, and sometimes we use colouring or other creative activities to help explore an idea.

But everything we create has a purpose.

A bracelet might become a reminder of what we can and can’t control.

A painted pebble might become something a child keeps in their pocket when they need a little calm.

A wooden heart might remind them to be kinder to themselves after making a mistake.

The stories introduce new ideas in a gentle, relatable way. The coaching helps children think about what those ideas mean for them. And the creative activity gives us something gentle to focus on while we chat, reflect and explore a theme together.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing a little more about how Crafting Calm works and why I’ve chosen this approach for my weekly groups. 💛

02/08/2026

As summer continues, my thoughts begin to turn to September. 🍂

Over the next few weeks I’ll be planning my new weekly Crafting Calm groups, which begin on 21st September.

I’m looking forward to choosing the stories, creative activities and coaching themes that will help children understand themselves, navigate big emotions, build confidence and believe in themselves.

One of my favourite parts of the planning is thinking about how each session builds on the last, so that children leave not just with something they’ve made, but with ideas and tools they can keep coming back to when life feels tricky.

I’ll be sharing more over the coming weeks, including the next term’s themes and booking details.

If you know a child aged 9–13 who would enjoy a calm, creative after school club, keep an eye on this page for more details.

30/07/2026

🌿 Summer pause begins! 🌿

My craft groups have finished for the summer break — and what a wonderful year it’s been. Thank you to all the brilliant children and families who’ve been part of it 💛

A new group will be starting in September — watch this space for details, or get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

03/07/2026