Welcome to Sun Leaf Counseling 🌞🌿
We’re so glad you’re here. This first edition marks the beginning of a space rooted in connection, care, and community. At Sun Leaf Counseling, our mission is to walk alongside you—offering support, insight, and presence as you navigate life’s seasons.
This newsletter will offer a gentle pause—featuring upcoming community events, grounding exercises, connection-based activities, and moments shared with a few beloved PAWS animal partners. It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and grow together.
From my heart to yours, thank you for being part of this growing community.
—Delaney Allison
Community Events
May
Mindful Kings sponsored by CHISD with Black Boys Meditate
May 5+8 @ 6:00 p.m.
Outside In Event at the Cedar Hill Hickman Library with Black Boys Meditate
May 7 @ 6:00 p.m.
Mommy and Me Yoga brought to you by Raw Honey Wellness
May 10 @ 11-12:00 p.m.
Family Pajama Storytime at the Cedar Hill Hickman Library
May 20 @ 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Muddy Dash with Black Boys Meditate
May 31 @ 11:30 a.m.
June
Creative Kids Movement Mondays at The Aura House
June 9 - July 21 (No class the week of July 4)
Animal Encounter at Dogwood Canyon in the Nature Nook
June 14 @ 11:00 a.m.
Best Southwest Juneteenth Festival
June 14 @ 5-10:00 p.m.
Sunday Forever: Softness Over Performance Retreat with The Aura House
June 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
Inclusion Pool Party at The Lagoon
June 29 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sun Leaf Groups
Grounding Exercises for Children and Families
Caregiver Connection Activities
One-Word Check-In
Start by asking “if you had to sum up your day or week in one word, what would it be?”. Then, add another twist by asking what made them choose that word and if they would choose a different word for another day. It’s helpful for younger kiddos if there’s a feelings wheel or emoji list to choose from nearby.
The Invisible String Activity
Read aloud The Invisible String by Patrice Karst together. As you read the book or listen to it on YouTube, ask your child to think about the invisible string and what it’s like for children. You can stop on each page or wait until the end to check-in. Help them understand that the invisible string not only brings connection, but also comfort. Emphasize the quote, “Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it with your heart and know that you are always connected to everyone you love”.
Find some string, yarn, or thin rope to use to create bracelets and add beats or charms if you’d like. As you create bracelets, talk about the invisible string that connects you both and how the string is meant to be a reminder of your connection when you are apart. It may help to work together to braid or twist the rope somewhat so that it is interconnected. It may also be helpful for the adult to wear a matching bracelet to remind them that the connection and missing each other is mutual (and normal). Talk through examples of different scenarios when the bracelet might be helpful, like saying goodbye when plans change suddenly, going to school or being dropped off somewhere, going to bed, going on vacations, etc.
Keep exploring more activities here.
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