River's Bend, PC

02/26/2026

💙 February at River’s Bend: What Love & Recovery Really Look Like
This month, we went deeper than heart-shaped boxes. We talked about real love — the kind rooted in healing, truth, and connection.
Here’s what we explored together:
💬 How attachment trauma shows up in relationships
📥 Free worksheets for clients and clinicians
👨‍⚕️ Matt’s brave, stigma-breaking recovery story
🎤 Staff stories that show the heart behind the healing
👯‍♀️ The power of friendship in recovery
📚 Resources for therapists, parents, and partners
🎓 CE opportunities through P4P & the CARE Parenting Fair
Whether you’re a client, a referral partner, or just someone quietly thinking about change — you are part of this.
➡️ Stay connected:
📰 Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://www.riversbendpc.com/newsletter/
🤝 Or take the first step: https://www.riversbendpc.com/lets-get-started/

02/25/2026

🧠 “Healing isn’t linear. And that’s okay.”
— Jessica Hillen, Clinical Director at River’s Bend
Some days feel like backslides. Some wins are invisible. But if you’re showing up at all — you’re doing more than you realize.
Here are 5 underrated wins in recovery that absolutely count:
1️⃣ You stopped yourself mid-text and deleted the “I miss you” message.
2️⃣ You drank actual water today. Yes, that’s a win.
3️⃣ You didn’t spiral — you sat with the feeling (and maybe cursed a little).
4️⃣ You remembered your therapist’s voice and chose to pause.
5️⃣ You felt broken… but didn’t ghost the world. You kept going.
✨ We see you. The messy progress is still progress.
💬 Tell us — what’s your version of a “quiet win” in healing?
Let’s normalize recovery that’s human, imperfect, and still happening.

02/25/2026

📣 Final call for parents, caregivers, educators & foster families!
The CARE Parenting Conference is happening Saturday, March 7, and this one-day event is packed with tools you can use right away.
🎤 River’s Bend Clinical Therapist Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, CAADC, SAP will present:
How to Support but Not Enable Your Adolescent’s Behavior
Learn how to:
✅ Set boundaries that hold
✅ Promote responsibility without shame
✅ Stay connected to your teen during the hardest seasons
🗓️ Saturday, March 7
📍 Macomb Intermediate School District
🎟️ Registration is still open — sign up here:
👉 https://careofsem.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/careofsem/eventRegistration.jsp?event=149&

Annual event, hosted on March 7, 2026

02/24/2026

Five stars. Real change. Real impact.

We are so grateful for clients like Diane who trust us with their stories and growth. At River’s Bend, our clinicians are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that helps people move from surviving to thriving.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, support is here.

📞 (248) 585-3239
🌐 www.riversbendpc.com

Your next chapter can begin today.

02/23/2026

💙 “The work Matt did in therapy was brave. The fact that he’s now sharing it publicly? That’s something I’ll never stop being proud of.” — Stephanie Howey, LMSW
Matt’s story has already reached so many people, and it’s worth revisiting through the eyes of someone who walked alongside him in recovery: his therapist.
Stephanie’s reflection reminds us:
🧠 That strength doesn’t always look strong on the outside
🧠 That recovery isn’t a straight line — but it is possible
🧠 That every time someone shares their story, stigma loses power
🎥 Rewatch Matt’s story, and hear the heart behind his healing:
👉 https://www.riversbendpc.com/i-thought-my-life-was-over-matts-story-of-addiction-recovery-and-hope/

02/22/2026

💬 “On paper, I didn’t look like someone who needed help. But inside, I was unraveling.” — Matt
Matt is a medical professional. But he’s also a person in recovery.
In this powerful interview, Matt opens up about what it was like to ask for help at River’s Bend — and how IOP gave him the tools to rebuild from the inside out.
🎥 Watch the video + read the full story now to learn:
✔️ What led him to seek treatment
✔️ How group therapy changed everything
✔️ What real support looked like in his lowest moments
✔️ Why shame almost kept him silent — and what helped him speak
📥 Read the blog + watch the full interview here:
👉 https://www.riversbendpc.com/i-thought-my-life-was-over-matts-story-of-addiction-recovery-and-hope/
’sStory

A Michigan anesthesiologist shares his journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery with integrated support at River’s Bend.

02/22/2026

😮‍💨 Overwhelmed? Here’s the reset formula we use at River’s Bend.
🧠 Your brain doesn’t need 10 solutions. It needs 1 simple shift. Start here:
1️⃣ Label the moment: “I’m overwhelmed.”
2️⃣ Breathe intentionally: 4-4-6. Your body calms your brain.
3️⃣ Shrink the task: What’s just one thing you can do?
4️⃣ Take that step with care. Hydrate. Move. Text. Pause.
5️⃣ Repeat when needed.
🗣️ “If you’re overwhelmed, simplify. One step, one breath, one choice at a time.”
— Bruce Goldberg, LMSW
✨ These are just a few of the tools we teach in our trauma-informed therapy programs.
📥 Want support applying these in your daily life?
https://www.riversbendpc.com/lets-get-started/

02/21/2026

💡 How do you support your teen without enabling their behavior?
Join us at the CARE Parenting Conference on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Macomb Intermediate School District, where River’s Bend’s own Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP will present:
🎤 How to Support but Not Enable Your Adolescent’s Behavior
Perfect for:
✔️ Parents
✔️ Grandparents
✔️ Foster parents
✔️ Teachers
✔️ Caregivers of adolescents navigating challenges
Learn how to set healthy boundaries, encourage responsible decision-making, and maintain connection while fostering growth.
🗓️ Save your seat today:
👉 https://careofsem.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/careofsem/eventRegistration.jsp?event=149&

02/20/2026

🧠 “I was a healthcare provider. I thought I should have it all together. But addiction doesn’t care what you do for a living.”
Matt’s story is one of courage, transformation, and the power of finding the right support at the right time.
As a medical professional in recovery from substance use disorder, he’s sharing what it looked like to hit bottom — and what it meant to walk through the doors of River’s Bend.

📖 Full interview and blog coming soon.
💙 Recovery is possible — and no one is beyond healing.
’sStory

02/19/2026

💙 Love languages are more than preferences — they’re patterns of survival.
What if your need for constant reassurance isn’t “needy”… but comes from never hearing the words you needed as a child?
What if the way you love others is the very way you once had to keep yourself safe?
This Valentine’s season, we’re inviting you to look beneath the surface, and explore how trauma might be shaping the way you love, connect, and respond in relationships.
📥 Our newest blog breaks it down and includes a free downloadable worksheet for personal or couples reflection.
✨ Read it here: https://www.riversbendpc.com/why-we-love-the-people-we-do/

Explore how attachment styles, trauma, and brain chemistry shape who we love and how therapy helps build healthier connections.

02/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming DeAngella Simpson, MSN, FNP-C to the River’s Bend team.

With 8 years of experience delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in both community mental health and private practice settings, DeAngella brings clinical insight, warmth, and a strong commitment to client-centered support.

We’re excited to have her expertise as part of our growing, collaborative care team.

Learn more at: www.riversbendpc.com

02/17/2026

We finally did it—after the holiday madness! 🎉

Our team got together for a Holiday/New Year party at Uptown Grille in Commerce Township, and it was exactly what we needed: time to connect, laugh, unwind, and celebrate each other.

In our line of work, we’re always showing up for others, and we believe in this wholeheartedly: caregivers need care too. Taking time to recharge together helps us continue to bring our best to the people and families we serve.

So much fun was had, and we’re grateful for the memories (and the great food!). 💙