In a typical Workshop for younger Mermaids, 6-8 years old, we make Worry Boxes. This is such a popular project that I'm considering trying it with the older Mermaids (spurred on by my 12 year old daughter, who has been wanting to do one).

We talk about any worries we may have and what to do with them. I am astounded at how naturally the girls understand the concept of not bottling up your feelings. They really 'get' the idea that it is bad for your health and the idea of having a special box to put your worries in.

My philosophy is to go with the flow of the dynamic of the group. I was pleasantly surprised when in one of my workshops, in raising the question of what you may want to do to make yourself feel better, the Mermaids said: "Dance!" (I had to oblige of course) ;)