Shifting from sedentary to healthy, doesn't just mean throwing around weights, running everyday, or getting as flexible as possible.

You may have recently hear or read about the many health benefits gained from Infrared (IR) Saunas. Pop culture magazines, talk shows, medical journals, and holistic professionals have been discussing the ways in which regular use of IR saunas can benefit your health and well-being. If you are consuming this information, and wondering if all of this content is accurate, or just hype, you're not alone. In fact, we need to have a curious, and sometimes investigative, mind when

Feeling more gloomy than usual is not uncommon during the winter months.

Step 1-Clearly identify your goal/objective/dream Do you want to get rid of pain, lose weight, improve your physique, reduce medications, or break a personal record? If so, creating a clear goal will function as an attractor. Attractors exert influence on less organized states pulling them towards an end state. In other words, this will help you start to organize your energy. Next, we create values that support our objective. If you have the goal to lose weight, then you must

For some people, the holidays represent a time of hope, cheer, love, and connection. For others, the holidays may be less fulfilling, leaving much to be desired. Throughout the more than 14 years I've been in practice as a licensed therapist, I've helped clients experiencing both the former and the latter navigate the holiday season. For folks who associate the holiday season with stress and overall negative experience, this time of year may bring feelings of shame, dread, sa

For fellow Game of Thrones enthusiasts, you are well aware of all that this title implies - preparation, caution, etc. Well, winter is certainly coming. There is no stopping that. What if, instead of dread and anticipation of locking ourselves indoors for three months, we embrace and welcome winter as simply another part of the year? Even greater, what if we befriend winter, and acknowledge the many gifts, opportunities, and invitations associated with it? With the advancemen

Please join us in welcoming Kelly Garcia to The Peaceful Place!

We're excited to announce dates for the next men's Mindful Outdoor Adventure weekend - October 6 - 8, 2023. We'll have familiar practices and experiences from past retreats, as well as new incredible offerings. The purpose of this weekend is to allow each person to fully benefit from the healing properties of nature. Through immersion in the forest, mindfulness practice, meditation, learning effective and approachable stress-reduction tools, expanding your community with a gr

Like most American mothers, my day begins waking up late from broken sleep to someone upset and/or sick, and some appliance not working. Once I navigate the morning at home, I head to work where things are seemingly less stressful yet there are still expectations and people to care for. As mothers, we commonly see our role as holding it all together in all areas of our lives – home, work, school, etc. These responsibilities weigh heavy on us. As a mother, Psychotherapist, and

As we start to catch glimpses of budding trees and flowers, feel hints of warmer days to come, and dream about refreshing outside activities, you're invited to pause for just a moment to consider what it is, exactly, that evokes such a feeling toward nature. Why are we so enlivened by the smell and sight of fresh blooms? Why do we long for warm Spring days in a meadow, salty Summer evenings by the ocean, crisp colorful mornings in Autumn, and opportunities for cozy fires in W

When is the last time you truly had no obligations? The last time you went into the woods without making sure you meet everyone else's needs? The last time you did something truly restorative that you didn't have to plan, coordinate, and bring to fruition? You are invited to join Patrick Bryant, Garrett Thurman, and Patrick Gragson for a weekend of relaxation, restoration, and connection. In this Mindful Outdoor Retreat, men will experience plenty of time for relaxation and r

Entrepreneur and Creatives magazine, Voyage ATL, caught up with our Director, Patrick Bryant, again to get the scoop on his reflection of his parents' influence. They also got into Patrick's world of creativity, and how this creative spirit is integrated into his practice, amplified and supported with his wife, Megan, and at the root of new projects on the horizon. Click here if you'd like to read the interview.

What if we all had unconditional permission and privilege to be curious; To ask the question "What if?" To ask this question from a lens of exploration And genuinely wanting to know the answer, Rather than than the familiar lenses of anticipation, anxiety, perfectionism, And fear of not being enough. What if we each had the courage to be compassionate? Toward ourselves, as well as toward others. What if we led with confidence that we are enough; That being enough is not equal

Please join us in welcoming Elise Ramia to The Peaceful Place! Elise is originally from Louisville, KY, where she was introduced to the world of Clinical Social Work and helping others at an early age; both of her parents are LCSWs. After spending approximately 10 years in Charleston, SC, she made her way to the Decatur/Atlanta area, where she has lived for the past 7 years. Prior to earning her Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and joining the ranks of h

If you've scrolled through social media, listened to a podcast, read a magazine article, or watched one of the countless videos streaming out there, you've likely encountered titles like, "10 reasons your partner may be a narcissist." or "5 reasons trauma is responsible for all of your problems," or any number of other labels; some actual diagnoses and many simply classifications given popularity by professionals with resources to publish books. Maybe you've identified with s

Hey guys, it's no secret that the last couple of years have provided extra stressors for many folks. Even before the pandemic, and the many complications surrounding it, stress-related issues were the #1 cause of death and reported reasons for visits to physicians in the United States. Stress is not unique to men, but there are numbers of great resources and retreats for women already out there. We'd like to offer an event tailored just for you. Of course, this event is not l

Many children I work with express they are deeply stressed about academic achievement. These children place nearly impossible demands upon themselves, and tell me that getting anything less than an "A" in school is unacceptable. They say they don't know what they would do if they received so much as a "B." The stress and worry are real, and corrode children's sense of self-worth. When children tie their internal worth or value to external accomplishments, they tend to be in f

It is with mixed emotions that we announce our residency at 1799 Clairmont Road has come to a close. Starting August 1, 2021, we will be practicing at 116 E Howard Avenue in downtown Decatur. So much growth and positivity has come our way in the Clairmont location, and we are grateful for all of the connections we made, services we've provided, and people we've helped. It's now time to move on, as we not only grow in space, but in offerings. Joining our practice in the new lo

Please join us in welcoming Worth St. George, LCSW to The Peaceful Place. Worth has over a decade of experience in clinical practice, ranging from substance and alcohol issues to anxiety, depression, and navigating stress. He brings components of mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strengths-based perspectives to his practice. Along with the other clinicians, here, he shares a love for being outdoors, whether playing tennis, running, or hiking. Worth is currently w

Three basic and primary principles are necessary for therapy to have the opportunity to be successful - honesty, trust, and vulnerability.