Peaceful Place Counseling Center

04/23/2025

For anyone who needs to hear it

1) Set the boundary.
2) Respect the boundary(s) that others are establishing with you.

If the relationship wasn’t important you’d both just wipe your hands clean and walk away.

12/23/2024

Remember, it's perfectly fine to forge your own path this holiday season:

It’s okay to opt out of family celebrations or skip the holidays altogether if that's what brings you you peace.

It’s okay to be honest about your feelings, even if you're not looking forward to the holidays, and are eagerly waiting for the end of the holiday season.

It’s okay to create new traditions that bring you joy and let go of those that drain your energy.

02/14/2024

Such a blessing to call The Greenwood Building home ❤️

"Downtown revitalization is one of the most complex, challenging undertakings anyone can embark on. There are many skeptics and even those who support the process may have unrealistic expectations and frustrations. Yet, seeing a dead downtown come to life is a great reward for any community—and worth investing time, energy, and emotion." - Chris Leinberger

While Leinberger's research brief is nearly twenty years old, the core concepts remain as relevant as ever. Read The Brookings Institution brief "Turning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization" here:https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20050307_12steps.pdf

📸 The Greenwood Building; Uptown Greenwood; Greenwood, South Carolina City Government

12/06/2023

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12/03/2023

Give yourself permission to feel whatever it is that you’re feeling this holiday season. All of it is ok ❤️

Loss can be even louder during the holiday months and change the lens through which you see and feel everything:

Twinkling lights seem as though they’ve dimmed somehow. The sparkle has dulled. The music has quieted. The joy, hope, and magic of the season feels out of reach.

Grief doesn’t take a holiday. I hope that however it presents itself for you this season, that you’re able to sit with it and feel it. That you’re able to take a step back from the things you need to or bravely take a step forward toward the things your heart is ready for.

It’s okay if traditions look different as your heart catches its breath. It’s okay if you are welcoming back old traditions you’ve taken a break from. It’s okay if you’re bravely adding new ones.

There’s no rule-book here, but there is a ton of grace. This holiday season can look however you need it to.

And I pray that, like a gentle and unexpected friend, you still see places where hope glimmers. I hope you see reminders of your loved one sprinkled everywhere throughout this season.

And if joy or peace comes to meet you amidst the grief and pain, I hope you open your heart to the tension of feeling those things too. 🙏🏻

-Liz Newman

11/21/2023

EMDR has been such an awesome addition to my practice!

11/10/2023

For some people, the shorter days and colder temperatures of winter can bring on symptoms resembling depression.

Before changing the clocks, take a moment to learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to prepare for the upcoming months: https://at.apa.org/l4n

09/08/2023

It’s been a long 8+ month renovation. The building looks better than ever 😍

Bonhomie’s latest install😍 Welcome to the new lobby! We are thrilled with the warm, chic and welcoming vibe this space exudes!

09/06/2023

Even if we are not at our intended goal. Even if where we are isn’t quite what we’d planned.

07/30/2023

07/26/2023

Healing can be a catalyst for learning to believe that we are worthy of love. When we believe we are worthy, we can show up for ourselves and those around us in a more loving and supportive way.

Consider taking a moment to reflect on your healing journey. How has healing created space for love in your life? Who shows up for you in a loving and supportive way? Comment below 🌞

03/23/2023

Excited to share these books with some of my clients. There are a lot of fantastic children’s books out there that touch on topics that may feel difficult to discuss. I think one of the best things we can do is to talk out loud about the ”hard stuff” so that the children in our lives learn it’s ok to come to you when they want/need to talk.