Carla Helps

15/08/2026

Taking a holiday can sometimes feel difficult, especially when you care deeply about the families you support. But rest matters too.

Time away gives our brains a chance to switch off, recharge and make space for the things that aren’t work.

And children need this too. They don’t need every minute filled with activities, learning or achievement. Sometimes they need boredom, play, sunshine, family time and simply being.
So I’m taking my own advice and pressing pause.

I’m a few days into a two week break and, whilst I’m still learning to properly switch off, I’m reminding myself that taking a break isn’t being unproductive , it’s part of looking after ourselves.
I’ll be back soon, feeling rested, refreshed and ready to be fully present for my clients again. 🫶🏻

04/08/2026

Groby

04/08/2026

Welcome to the Sunrise Wellbeing Nook 🌈 This is where you will find me when you come for your session 🌟

04/08/2026

Just sharing a little bargain haul I did today! Always looking out for bits to use in sessions. Today’s treats - air dry clay, bargain at B&M at £4 for a big tub of squishy colours! Whilst in there I came across the tub of wriggly worms £2. Hadn’t seen them before so picked those up and they were very popular today! Especially for those children that don’t like to get messy with sensory play.
A trip to LOROS to drop off donations ultimately led me to buying stuff! I picked up a couple of games and a lovely new basket to house the ever growing fidget collection. I also picked up a ‘make your own jewellery box’ kit, which I thought would be great for an emotional toolkit activity. So a nice little shop today for under £10 👍🏼🥰

04/08/2026

Let me show you to your room ☀️ 🌈

Welcome to our new room ‘Sunbeam’ You will see why it has been given that name when you come along to your session ☺️ It is so bright & warm & inviting ~ the sun shines through all day long ☀️ even the dullest days feel full of warmth & light.
I hope to see you soon for your session with me, in our new space 🌈☀️😌

29/07/2026

❗Happening Tomorrow❗
Do you live in the Birstall, Thurmaston or Glenfield area❓
Why not drop-in to the Coffee Morning happening at the Community Shop, Leicester❓
A safe and supportive space for families and their neurodiverse children and young people to meet, enjoy a coffee and support each other...
Open to all, adult craft and sensory activities available for children
📆Wednesday 29 July
⏰10.00 - 12.00
📌Community Shop, Marwood Road, LE4 2ED

28/07/2026

📍Coalville Children and Family Centre, 3 High Street, Coalville LE67 3EA.
📅TOMMOROW -10-3pm.

Parenting support drop-in sessions offering FREE friendly support for every parent and carer.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

If your child is heading to high school this year and maybe has some sadness or anxiety around this, we still have spaces on our ‘Sailing to Secondary’ workshop, running on Wednesday 29th July. Our Calming Crystal workshop on Thursday 30th July, is a gentle session to support calm, relaxation & having fun whilst connecting to our minds & bodies 💎
Spaces are limited and last day for booking is Monday 27th July.
My name is Carla Helps, I am a children’s emotional wellbeing practitioner & I am running these workshops in partnership with Sunrise Wellbeing to support young people in our community 🥰