Jessica Hamilton, LCSW Primary Therapist Center for Change All approaches to therapy share one common objective: to support the client in effecting positive change. Although the ultimate goal remains uniform, there is a wide range of modalities by which a therapist can help to facilitate such change. In this article, I will focus […]
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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.
The Benefits of Extended Care
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist For many client’s extended care has come after multiple shorter term treatments have not had a lasting impact on their addiction. This common experience among Turnbridge residents is reflected in the research on addiction treatment outcomes. The literature reflects the fact that gains made in shorter term […]
CHRIS T – From Gosnold Drug Treatment to Turning Point Extended Care and Sober Living
“Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Alumni share their stories about their memories, friendships, experiences, and perspectives of their time at Turnbridge. Enjoy the stories and consider sharing your own. Send your Alumni Experiences to alumni@tpextendedcare.com.” A Journey From Mom’s Basement To Independent Sober Living In a single month, Chris T. lost his job, his apartment, and very nearly […]
WADE M – From La Hacienda Drug Rehab to Turnbridge Extended Care and Sober Living
From La Hacienda to Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Our Resident Profile highlights a current resident. Here we focus on Wade, who came to Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living after completing primary drug treatment at La Hacienda in Hunt, TX. Wade began the path to drug and alcohol addiction early in life, starting to drink and smoke at the age […]
ALEX S – Journey from Hazelden, Caron Drug Treatment, and finally to Turnbridge
From Hazelden to Caron to Turnbridge Extended Care and Sober Living Like most of the residents here, Alex came to Turnbridge after the program was recommended to him by a previous primary drug treatment program. Alex began adopting an addictive lifestyle early in life, starting to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol when he was 12. “When I […]
ANTHONY M – From Gosnold Drug Treatment to Turnbridge Extended Care and Sober Living
“Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Alumni share their stories about their memories, friendships, experiences, and perspectives of their time at Turnbridge. Enjoy the stories and consider sharing your own. Anthony started smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol when he was 12 years old. His recreational drug use extended to pills and cocaine throughout high school, blossoming […]
NICK M – From New Roads Addiction Treatment Center to Turning Point Extended Care and Sober Living
From New Roads Drug Rehab to Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Nick M. came to Turnbridge after completing primary treatment center at New Roads Treatment Center in Utah, and he is making great progress in continuing his life in recovery. Nick first began using at the age of 18, when he attended college at Penn State. “It changed my […]
Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
Andy Buccaro, LADC, LCSW Executive Director Center for Change Timing is key when it comes to braving substance prevention talks with your child. Knowing “when” is half the battle; the other half is “how.” Unfortunately, the “when” part of the equation is probably younger than you think. The average age that a child first […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Inspiration
Dear Friends, Inspiration: Be the last to judge and the first to congratulate. Be the change you want to see in others. Be the heart for the heartless and soul for the soulless. Follow your moral compass. Quick research shows there are an estimated 50 trillion cells in the human body at any given time, […]
DAVE FREEDMAN – An Unsung Hero
Dave F. is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of August. He serves as Support Staff Manager, as well as Activities Coordinator. Dave started working for Turnbridge as House Manager, and eventually became a member of the Support Staff. Over time, he began taking on the additional responsibility of planning recreational events, and he was […]