COVID-19 Information
With the reality of what COVID-19 brings to our community, it’s very important for people to know that there are still places and resources available to help navigate this difficult period in their lives.
Motivation for Compassion
The story of three brothers, one missing for 15 years, one lost forever, and one fighting to make a difference.
Is Brighton Truly Different – Zach Bunnell, LCSW
When Zach first became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he had several job offers, but no intention of working in a residential treatment program. He had completed an internship at a rehab and it didn’t seem like a good fit for him.
Tips for Talking about Trauma
Talking about trauma can be a tricky. It’s hard to know how to best help, and yet too easy to cause more harm than good. Here are a few tips for talking about trauma in a healthy way.
Addressing the Underlying Issues of Addiction
If you are looking into addiction treatment centers for yourself or a loved one, ask if the center is a dual diagnosis program. A dual diagnosis program addresses the addictive behavior along with any underlying, mental health diagnosis that are driving the addiction.
My Motivation – Vickie Shaw
What happens after a patient’s 30 days in rehab is crucial to their long term recovery. This is where Vickie Shaw makes a huge difference in the treatment of her patients.
Brady’s Journey from Patient to Employee
Brady is the Lead Life Technician at Brighton, but he actually started out as a patient. In this video, Brady talks about his own journey from patient to employee.
Truama and Addiction
Addiction is utilized as a chemical solution to a soul problem. And trauma creates the perfect storm for desperation to feel better…
Break the Wheel Diagnosed with Mental Illness
Why is it that we believe we are tainted so severely when we have been diagnosed with a mental illness? Why does the stigma of imperfection infect our minds to the extent that it only compounds the struggle that is already put before us?
What Inspires Me to Work In Recovery? – Zach Bunnell
Zach, a Masters level Therapist, relates the story of a woman who came to Brighton Recovery Center seeking treatment for addiction. This story is just one example of why Zach chooses to do what he does as a Therapist.
