“There are times when consumers will meet once the group has completed its weekly session to debrief.”
Testimonials
“The language is clear and positive, never prescriptive or demanding. The ideas are coherent and relatable, not confusing or clinical.”
“Consumers have expressed that they are beginning to not feel stigmatized or shamed by the trauma they have experienced; understanding that most people have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives…Consumers demonstrate an increased compassion for their peers and a strengthening of peer relationships.”
“The model we discussed in class had such an impact on clients here at the shelter… We had clients share trauma experiences that they had never disclosed prior to the group and has helped individuals with insight into their mental health.”
“The rollout was a huge success & the group has maintained its enthusiasm! We find the material friendly & welcoming to our clients.”
“Those consumers that have since moved out of the congregate setting still continue to attend group.”
“The BRITE group has been one of the most important groups I have ever run.”
Testimonials from BRITE Group Participants
“Being a peer advocate, it gives me the common knowledge to keep and utilize for myself as well as help and understand the individuals I work with everyday.”
“I think the BRITE program is a good book because it helped me understand life on my terms.”
“I found it very helpful to see how my past traumatic events have influenced my current life… I really liked the positive message at the end of each lesson and really focused on hope and being a capable person.”
“I never liked groups- I don’t go to groups and usually leave before it ends when they tell me I have to go to a group. This is the only group I have ever really liked and I go to all the groups- The group leader is also very important for me to go to the BRITE group.”
“The program has been a great help to my recovery from substance abuse. It has also given me new insight into how to respond with healthy attitudes when faced with adverse situations and stressful challenges.”
“I was able to trust more people and speak about my problems openly. The BRITE program has helped me confront some of the issues that have plagued me.”
“Being a peer advocate, it gives me the common knowledge to keep and utilize for myself as well as help and understand the individuals I work with everyday.”