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How Repeated Trauma Impacts Our Mental Health
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How to Recognize Teen Substance Use Early and Intervene with Compassion
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Amy Buchanan & The Power of Recovery-Informed Leadership
From Recovery to Leadership In the world of behavioral healthcare, few leaders blend clinical excellence with personal courage as seamlessly as Amy Buchanan, MA. As Practice Manager of River’s Bend PC, Amy is the operational force behind the scenes—and the compassionate voice many clients first hear when they reach out for help. Her impact stretches…
MATCP 25th Annual Conference
Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, along with Amy Fresch and Galen Calligan, attended the MATCP 25th Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. Bruce also had the honor of presenting on Current Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Trends for Ages 18-32, a well-attended session that provided valuable insights and resources to those in need. We’re…
