By Brent Botros Tree House Staff Since I began working as a Fitness Instructor who specializes in training individuals who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, I’ve helped a lot of men achieve their fitness goals. I’ve worked with … Read More
Building Trust: 6 Steps to Improve Relationships after Rehab
By Will Gold Tree House Staff Completing rehab is a great accomplishment, but it doesn’t mean that everything will be perfect right away. It takes time and effort to rebuild relationships that have been impacted by active addiction. Trust can … Read More
Aparigraha: A Path to Freedom through Minimalism
By Derek Peters Tree House Staff According to Webster’s dictionary, minimalism is “a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.” In other words, minimalism is about getting rid of the stuff that you don’t need,. it’s … Read More
Nutrition for Beginners
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff I am constantly working on sharpening my diet habits. Initially, the idea of macronutrients and micronutrients, serving sizes, basal metabolic rate measurements, activity level factors, and specific diet types overwhelmed me. The idea that … Read More
How Writing Can Resolve Trauma
By Will Gold Tree House Staff Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. It is also estimated that 70% of Americans have had a traumatic event in their lives. As we know, traumas can negatively impact us … Read More
Keep It Clean: Why Organization is Important in Recovery
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff Why make your bed every morning? Why maintain a clean and organized living space? Why keep your workspace tight? These seemingly small acts do a lot to show ourselves love. They can boost your … Read More
Sober Adventures: A Call To Nature
By Derek Peters Tree House Staff What was it like the first time you went camping? What about your first time waking up in a new place — specifically in nature? What stuck out for you? Was it the unzipping … Read More
Volunteering For Summer
Some men are able to dive into a career or back into their old life after recovery. More often than not, men need time to adjust to living sober. Many men choose what are called “soft jobs”- easy occupations which … Read More
How to Help Your Addicted Son: What Is Enabling?
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As someone who has had experience with enabling parents, I understand the fact that love can sometimes get in the way of helping a son who is struggling with addiction. Behaviors that seem to … Read More
Benefits of Sleep: Why 8 Hours is Necessary for Men in Recovery
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As someone with a high physical activity level, I understand and see the the importance of getting 8 hours of rest per night compared. Sleep is an essential part of my life and shapes … Read More
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