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Building Recovery, One Relationship at a Time Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, has been called many things: a clinician, a mentor, a leader, but in Southeast Michigan’s behavioral health world, he’s best known as “The Godfather of Mental Health.” For more than 30 years, Bruce has redefined what it means to lead with compassion,…

For many of us, the holidays bring warmth, connection, and celebration. However, for others, especially those managing mental health challenges or recovery from substance use, this season can be complicated. The same gatherings, traditions, and expectations that bring joy to some can also trigger stress, loneliness, anxiety, or relapse risks in others. 1You might feel…

Love, Risk, and Clinical Complexity Valentine’s Day may be lighthearted in pop culture, but for many clients, this season surfaces deep patterns of relational dysregulation. The flowers and heart-shaped chocolates often mask pain points rooted in attachment trauma, obsessive infatuation (limerence), and emotional vulnerability, particularly among individuals with co-occurring disorders. As clinicians, therapists, and referral…

A Clinical Guide for Providers Navigating Co-Occurring Disorders Many behavioral health professionals face this challenge:You’ve built trust with a patient struggling with addiction. They’re engaged, showing some progress, yet something isn’t clicking. Emotional volatility, inconsistent follow-through, frequent relapse, or unresolved trauma keep pulling them back. You wonder: Is this a treatment plateau… or are we…

At River’s Bend, we’re proud to work alongside some of the most dedicated and skilled professionals in behavioral healthcare, and today, we are honored to celebrate one of our own. Dr. Saba Maroof, board-certified psychiatrist and valued collaborator at River’s Bend, has been named a 2025 Top Doc by Hour Detroit Magazine. This recognition, awarded…