At Brighter Hope Wellness Center (BHWC), our clients are our priority. We care deeply about each of our clients and take many steps to ensure that we provide excellent services. In addition to having well-trained staff, we have many safeguards in place to protect the…
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Advice for Working in Mental Health
Have you ever considered working in the mental health field? Some of the most notable benefits of entering the field are that there are many career paths you can take, and the work is extremely rewarding. As with any career, there are also unique challenges.…
Continue ReadingBIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Each July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is observed to shine light on the unique barriers that underrepresented communities face when it comes to mental health. Officially founded in 2008, this month reminds us that mental health conditions can impact people of all races, ethnicities,…
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Here are some helpful tips on how to find a therapist: 1. Use directories. There is a directory for many racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. For example, Therapy for Black Girls, Therapy for Black Men, Psychology Today, Clinicians of Color, etc. 2. Mental health groups.…
Continue ReadingBrighter Newsletter, July 2021
Take a look at our newsletter for updates at Brighter Hope Wellness Center. This month focuses on reopening for select services, continuing telehealth, introducing Blueprint, and more!
Continue ReadingMeet our ABA Team
In honor of April being autism awareness month, we want to highlight our amazing ABA clinicians who work with our wonderful clients and families. To learn more about Brighter Hope Wellness Center’s ABA services check out our ABA services and Autism Spectrum Disorder Testing services.
Continue ReadingNominate us for Chesapeake Family Life’s Favorite Docs- 2021
Brighter Hope Wellness Center has been Nominated in 2018, 2019 and 2020 for Chesapeake Family Life’s Favorite Docs. Our goal at Brighter Hope Wellness, is to inspire people to live healthier lives using supported approaches to wellness, provided in a collaborative, culturally competent, and cost-effective…
Continue Reading3 Positive Habits for 2019
Happy New Year!! 2019 is here!! Now is a great opportunity to think about positive habits for 2019. We have three of them for you. As you will notice, these habits focus on basic habits will set the stage for future topics to come. And…
Continue ReadingMindful Parenting: The power of pausing
As summer is ending, stress and anxiety often start to sneak back in. Getting back into the school year can be stressful for both parents and kids, and finding the new school routine is hard on everyone. After-school activities start up again. Homework starts to…
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We tend to think of summertime as the time for rest and relaxation. Things like going on road trips, heading to the beach, and having fun at the amusement parks. Summer is supposed to be the time for unwinding and taking a break from life’s…
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