Welcome to Sun Leaf Counseling! 🌞🌿
Sun Leaf Counseling is officially one year old! Over the past year, we’ve had the honor of holding space for stories, growth, and healing. What began as a vision rooted in presence and care has blossomed into a meaningful community—thank you for being part of it.
As we step into year two, our commitment remains the same: to walk alongside you with heart and intention. This newsletter will continue to offer ways to pause, reconnect, and engage—with yourself, with others, and with the season you’re in.
From my heart to yours, thank you for being part of this growing community.
—Delaney Allison
Community Events
July
Story Time for Tots at the Mansfield Library
Monday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Mansfield Library
Tuesday, July 8 @ 2:00 p.m.
Float and Sound at the Cedar Lagoon
Friday, July 11 @ 8:00 p.m.
Science Sunday - An interactive experience! At the Audubon Center
Sunday, July 13 @ 10:00 a.m.
Boot Scoot Night at Paws for Reflection Ranch
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Children's Book Club 8-12 at the Mansfield Library
Thursday, July 24 @ 2:00 p.m.
Float and Sound at the Cedar Hill Lagoon
Friday, July 25 @ 8:00 p.m.
August
Float and Sound at the Cedar Hill Lagoon
Friday, August 1 @ 8:00 p.m.
Float and Sound at the Cedar Hill Lagoon
Friday, August 8 @ 8:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 a.m.
Group Hike at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Saturday, August 30 @ 9:00 a.m.
Grounding Exercises for Children and Families
Bubble Breathing
Join this calming breathing exercise using bubbles. Inhale gently through your nose for a count of 4, then exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 4 as you blow bubbles. Repeat this soothing cycle to relax your body and mind. 🫧🌬️💙
Hoberman Sphere
Follow along with this calming breathing technique demonstrated by using a Hoberman sphere or expanding toy. As the sphere expands, breathe in slowly for a count of 4. Hold your breath for 2 counts. As the sphere contracts, exhale for 4 counts, then hold again for 2 counts. Repeat this cycle three times to help reduce stress and refocus your mind.
Caregiver Connection Activities
Community Kindness: Advocacy For All Ages
July 30 is the International Day of Friendship, which encourages building bridges between communities and provides an opportunity to talk to kids about fairness, inclusion, and standing up for others.
Try reading a book like "Say Something" by Peter H. Reynolds, which encourages children to use their voice to help others. Read aloud together as a family and ask, “What’s something we can do as a family to show kindness or speak up when something is not fair?”
Say Something Read Aloud: YouTube
Fuel the Community Mission
We’re in the Final Stretch - Help Us Reach the Finish Line!
💛 Help us bring calm, connection, and care to every student in Cedar Hill. Donate today and be part of something meaningful!
