Brighter Hope Wellness Center (BHWC) continues to offer internship opportunities where students can gain professional experience in the mental health field. We are excited to introduce our newest interns, who have made notable additions to our team these last few months. Read on to learn…
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Mental Health and the Holidays
The holiday season is seen as “the most wonderful time of the year.” For some people, however, the season can be the opposite of jolly and cheerful. Dealing with stress from work, pressure to buy gifts and plan outings, strained family relationships, or general winter…
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With the temperature gradually getting cooler and the days getting shorter, it can be hard to say goodbye to summer and make a smooth transition to the fall. As the weather starts to change, some people may find that they experience a change in their…
Continue ReadingHow We Care for our Clients
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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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 ReadingMeet Our Summer 2022 Interns
Brighter Hope Wellness Center (BHWC) is continuing to offer immersive undergraduate internship opportunities where students can gain practical experience. Recently, BHWC has welcomed two new interns to the team, and we are excited to see what they accomplish during their time with us. Read on…
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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According to the National Center for PTSD, 12 million adults in the United States alone will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a given year. June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day to spread awareness about PTSD and the millions of lives that it affects.…
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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.…
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Even though Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (MMHAM) has come to a close, Brighter Hope Wellness still functions as a multiculturally aware practice that effectively provides service to clients of all backgrounds. At Brighter Hope Wellness Center, we value having a team of diverse clinicians…
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