Happy Thanksgiving 2024

Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more.

When people begin therapy, one of the most common questions they ask is: How do I know therapy is helping? The answer is often more subtle than expected. Mental health progress rarely looks like waking up one day with no anxiety, no sadness, and no challenges. More often, it looks like small but meaningful changes:…

For Parents Supporting Teens Through Graduation, Transition, and Identity Discovery Graduation is often seen as a celebration of achievement and promise, yet for many teens, it’s also a time filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm. As a parent, it can be hard to know how to help, especially when your teen seems withdrawn, irritable,…

At 58, Matt is many things; an accomplished anesthesiologist, a husband of 32 years, a proud father, and a grandfather. But several years ago, standing at the edge of personal and professional collapse, he couldn’t imagine that any of those titles would still apply. “I thought my life was over,” he says. Twice, in fact….

A Summer of Healing and Connection At River’s Bend, we believe recovery isn’t confined to a clinic room—it’s woven into everyday life. This summer, Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, amplified that message in an inspiring presentation for the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) titled, “ACOA Education & Discussion Meeting: Recovery – What…

Today, it feels like everything has changed—it’s either been closed, postponed, or canceled. Some states have officially shut down. You’re working from home, while watching your kids (and trying to teach them). You haven’t seen or hugged your loved ones in weeks.If you’re struggling with all of this, know you’re not alone. And know that…

How HR leaders, managers, and Employee Assistance Programs can recognize burnout, strengthen workplace well-being, and support employees before stress becomes a crisis. As summer winds down, many organizations look ahead with renewed energy. Strategic planning accelerates, budgets are finalized, projects resume, and teams begin preparing for the final quarter of the year. For employees, however,…