Phoenix Haven at Serenity on the River

Phoenix Haven at Serenity on the River The Phoenix Haven, a not-for-profit organization, tailors to families who have lost a child, are struggling with post-traumatic struggles or severe depression.

The families are gifted a fun, themed accommodation set in nature as part of the program that includes professional grief counseling, therapeutic activities, and group sessions designed to inspire renewal, strength and transformation. The retreat community offers valuable social support, enabling each family member to connect with others who have and are experiencing similar circumstances. Serenit

y on the River, a for-profit agricultural organization, cultivates its own produce, has a nursery, a creativity center and is dedicated to community wellness. Our future on-site restaurant will feature a seasonal menu that highlights the freshest ingredients sourced directly from our fields. We also host community events, workshops, and farm tours, encouraging people to engage with the land and learn about sustainable practices. Additionally, we strive to preserve our land so that everyone who visits can reconnect to nature and its healing benefits.

08/22/2026
08/11/2026

Healing Doesn’t Erase the Past

You don’t heal by pretending it never happened.

You heal by learning that what happened to you doesn’t have to define who you become.

Trauma can shape your beliefs, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. But healing allows you to rewrite those beliefs.

You are not your worst day.
You are not your diagnosis.
You are not what someone else did to you.

You are a person with the capacity to heal, grow, and build a life that looks different from your past.

Healing isn’t about forgetting.
It’s about moving forward without carrying the weight of shame.

❤️ What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself through your healing journey?

08/11/2026

Children often look for the people who make them feel safe when they're stepping onto a stage, walking into a classroom, or facing a challenge for the first time. Your presence may seem small, but to them, it's a reminder that they're loved, supported, and never alone.

Showing up matters. Encouragement matters. Connection matters. And sometimes, the simple act of being there can give a child the confidence to shine. ✨

From the Insight Blog: https://insightcounselingcenters.org/2026/07/06/be-the-light-in-the-darkness-for-your-child/

08/11/2026

Online so all can join! Let me know if you have any questions

08/10/2026

We will be at the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Family Orientation tomorrow. Let us know if you’d like more information and don’t forget to stay for the Rock the Block party afterwards Media Assistant Cheatham Community Coalition Phoenix Haven at Serenity on the River

🌿 At Phoenix Haven at Serenity on the River, our activity centers are places to create, explore, play, learn, laugh, and...
08/10/2026

🌿 At Phoenix Haven at Serenity on the River, our activity centers are places to create, explore, play, learn, laugh, and simply spend time together 🎨🌱🐓🥾🔥

For families walking through grief, trauma, depression, or other difficult seasons, these spaces provide healthy outlets - but just as importantly, they create opportunities to build relationships, reconnect as a family, discover new interests, and make memories together.

Sometimes healing happens in a therapy session. Sometimes it happens on a trail, around a campfire, in the garden, or while creating something side-by-side.

At Phoenix Haven, we provide the space for all of it. 🧡 Which of the below do you enjoy? What are some others?

Mental health isn't just about managing stress it's also about making time for activities that bring joy, purpose, and connection.

Whether it's gardening, reading, dancing, cycling, or simply taking a few moments to meditate, hobbies can play an important role in supporting your overall well-being.

Which of these hobbies helps you recharge and feel your best? Let us know in the comments! 💚

08/09/2026

Healing Is Found in Safe Relationships

Trauma often happens in relationships.

That’s why healing frequently happens in relationships, too.

Not perfect relationships…
Safe ones.

People who listen without judging.

People who respect your boundaries.

People who tell you the truth with compassion.

People who celebrate your progress instead of reminding you of your past.

You were never meant to heal alone.

If you’re building a circle of safe people around you, keep investing in those relationships.

And if you don’t have that yet, don’t give up.

Safe people exist, and you deserve to experience them.

❤️ Tag someone who has been a safe place in your healing journey.

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Ashland City, TN
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