Let’s acknowledge the trauma that men endure throughout their lives and how to talk about it so that healing can commence. Here, we will create a working definition for trauma, discuss social barriers to men openly discussing their experiences, and … Read More
The Tree House Recovery Addiction Blog is a made up of contributors from our Staff and other leaders in the addiction treatment field. Our blog is a resource for men struggling with addiction and the family members and friends who want to help. We write to educate, empower and inspire men with drug and alcohol addictions and show them that a sober-happy life is attainable and sustainable.
Positive Affirmations For Men
Everyone needs pick-me-ups and men are no exception. Positive affirmations are simple, meaningful, and uplifting statements that are repeated every day. When we positively affirm ourselves, we start to become more self-aware, change negative thought patterns, and rewire our brains … Read More
Attachment 101: Avoidant Attachment
The stereotype of the disconnected male is one thing, but when the inability to be emotionally close is sourced from an avoidant attachment issue, it changes the game. This is the beginning of a series of articles focused on attachment … Read More
What Happens During Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy is one of the most effective and well-known approaches to substance use disorders and mental health concerns, allowing patients to explore issues in depth and learn how to manage their symptoms. Each therapist approaches clients differently, but individual … Read More
How To Start A Hobby
Hobbies are activities we do because we enjoy them, not because we have to. We’ve all experienced the rush of starting a new hobby, getting all the gear, and then abandoning it. Hobbies provide breaks from daily routines, offer new … Read More
The Oregon Summer Trips You Haven’t Done Yet
We are lucky to live in a state filled with many kinds of ecological experiences. The Oregon mountains, rugged coastline, and lush forests make for a diverse and super fun landscape. There are many adventures to be had throughout the … Read More
Making The Most Of The Sunshine
For many months of the year, life in Oregon is dreary and without much sunshine. It’s finally June and the sunshine is once again available to us. Let’s make the most of it while it’s here. Getting adequate sunshine is … Read More
Summer Reading List
Summer is the perfect time to plow through some reading. When we read regularly, we expand our minds, gain knowledge, feel more connected, and engage our imaginations. Reading is one of the most rewarding ways to spend your summer days. … Read More
The Alchemy of Recovery
Alchemy is a process of transformation. Historically, it was the precursor to chemistry. The alchemical process involves the desire to turn ordinary metals into gold using a series of distillations. It’s a magical process of transmutation and transformation, one that … Read More
Fostering Unconditional Love
“Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth ‘you owe me’. Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky”. – Hafiz Living in a state of unconditional love is a spiritual … Read More