Mindful meditation is not a detachment of mind from body but the unifying of mind and body by recognizing how what happens in the mind affects what happens in the body. Body scanning can be a standalone mindfulness practice or … Read More
Getting Ready To Get Tough: Training Tips For Obstacle Courses
Men at Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon learn how to treat their bodies like machines, pushing their physical limitations and feeding their bodies with healthy nutrients. Participating in obstacle course races is part of the experience for many men … Read More
Planning Your Oregon Summer Road Trip
Summertime is travel time in Oregon. Unfortunately, that also means a lot of tourists are coming to Oregon, making some of the more popular spots full of locals and tourists alike. The rich wilderness of the Pacific Northwest offers you … Read More
Oregon Country Fair: Live It Up With A Road Trip To Eugene
Since the summer of 1969, Oregonians have gathered in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene. What started as an alternative school benefit has turned into a yearly ritual and pilgrimage for tens of thousands of Oregonians every summer. … Read More
June In Portland
The sun is finally coming out and so are the people of Portland. Summertime is full of amazing events you can participate in by yourself or with a group of sober friends. Early recovery memories are often rich with getting … Read More
Summer Solstice In Oregon: Where To Get Weird
Summer solstice is approaching which can mean only one thing when you’re living in Portland, or any other area of Oregon: things are about to get weird. Oregon is one of the few places where you can call out of … Read More
There’s No Such Thing As Summer Vacation From Sobriety
Alcoholism is known for causing curious thinking in the mind. Most infamously, among men who have developed alcoholism, is the dangerous thought: I can have just one. Learning about alcoholism during treatment enlightens men to the many twisted ways of … Read More
Fitting In With Family: Your Recovery Is Not A Burden
Addiction can inspire a devastating amount of damage to some of our most cherished relationships and our ability to have honest, trusting, reciprocal relationships. Our behaviors may drive loved family members away or prevent us from being fully honest with … Read More
Letting Go Of Resentments
Whether we are hurt once or hurt dozens of times, it is part of our human nature to want to protect ourselves against future hurt. We learn, quickly, how to trust and how to not trust. We also learn how … Read More
Meal Prep: 5 Benefits to preparing your meals
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As I’ve mentioned in one of my previous posts, setting aside time to prepare meals takes self-discipline and consistency. It takes work and a thought out plan to prepare meals for yourself to stay … Read More