July 2025

🌼 The Calm Corner

A regular check-in for our anxious girls group and their parent/carers

Edition #5 — July 2025

Hello lovely souls 💛

Welcome to the final edition of The Calm Corner before we take a little summer pause. Whether you’re one of our incredible girls or a parent/carer walking this journey beside them, this space is for you - to catch up, reflect, and stay connected.

As we wrap up this chapter, we’re filled with gratitude. The past nine months have been full of firsts, friendships, and quiet, powerful moments of growth. Here’s what July brought to our little community…

🌟 Group Highlights

🐭 Meet Nessie the Therapy Rat

Yes, really - a therapy rat! Nessie visited group this month, and she completely won our hearts. Her presence gives her owner (one of our girls) a beautiful sense of calm and confidence. It was inspiring to see how much love and reassurance one small animal could bring.

🧶 French Knitting Fun

The girls gave French knitting a go this month using traditional knitting dolls. It was a bit fiddly to start, but they absolutely smashed it - and even used their knitted strands to create photo frames with wire. Such creativity and patience on display!

🎨 Fan Decorating

With the heat turning up, we got practical and artistic with hand fans! The girls designed and decorated their own, and they’ve been a fun (and cooling!) accessory during sessions.

💬 Parent Support & Connection

It’s not just the girls who’ve built bonds - watching parents connect, share, and support each other has been incredibly heartwarming. Being a parent/carer of a neurodivergent or anxious child can feel isolating at times, and we just want you to know: you’re not alone. This group is here for the whole family.

👩‍🍳 The End of an Era - Our Final Cooking Session

This month marked the final chapter of our beloved cooking group - and what a journey it’s been since we started in December.

The seven girls who first joined us were shy, unsure, and often quiet. But over time, we've seen them blossom - laughing freely, trying new foods, making friends, and truly coming into their own.

We only captured one photo from the final session - not because we forgot, but because everyone was so present, so in it. Talking, giggling, cooking. What a transformation.

A heartfelt thank you to Ordinary Magic for extending funding when we saw the impact growing. And to the incredible Bethany - thank you for every smile, every recipe, every moment of care you brought to the group. 💖

💛 Shout-Out to Our Amazing New Team Members

We’re feeling so grateful to have welcomed Anne, Claire, Julia, and Vanessa into the Liberty Circle family. Each of them brings warmth, understanding, and real experience supporting anxious children. They’ve already started building beautiful relationships with the girls, and their kindness and calm have made a big impact.

Thank you for being part of the heart of this group - we’re lucky to have you!

🌞 As We Close for Summer...

We just want to say: thank you. To every girl who turned up even when it was hard. To every parent who stayed a little longer, asked a question, or offered a listening ear to someone else.

We’ve seen so much growth. Confidence. Kindness. Connection. It’s been a joy and a privilege to walk alongside you.

Enjoy the break - rest, recharge, and keep an eye out for September bookings, which go live on Monday 21st July. We'll be ready to welcome you back with open arms.

📲 September Booking Info

September bookings will open on Monday 21st July via the website.

Please try to book in advance - once sessions begin, bookings will close online and any new additions will need to be invoiced separately.

Early booking really helps us give each girl the best experience possible. Thank you!

🌼 Kind Reminder

You don’t need to be “fixed” to belong here. You already do. Just as you are. That’s more than enough.

💬 Thought of the Month

"Growth doesn’t always look like a big moment - it often looks like showing up again."And you've all been showing up, in your own ways, again and again. We see you. 🌱

📍 Next Sessions

We’ll be back on Monday 8th September

Visit the website from Monday 21st July to book your September sessions.

Just bring yourself - as you are. If you want to bring a journal, a drink, or something that makes you feel comfy, go for it.

We're just glad you're here. 💛