You’re here, right now, in this moment, reading this blog. Are you fully present? You might ask yourself, “Where else could I be?” You see your body. You know you are reading this blog. Here you are. Are you really … 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.
Themes and Metaphors of Recovery in The Winter
Without the winter, we may not be able to so deeply know, recognize, and appreciate the other seasons of the year. Themes about the winter season are as metaphorical and profound as philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. John Steinbeck once wrote, … Read More
How Do You Respond To Drink Offers? It Says A Lot About You
Holiday seasons are full of parties and events, celebrations and festivities. At most of these gatherings, we can expect there to be alcohol. Men who are in their first year of recovery might find themselves challenged by the amount of … Read More
Tricks For Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder When You’re Recovering For The Winter In Portland
According to the National Institutes of Health, six percent of the US population is affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. More of the population, about 14 percent, experience the ‘winter blues’, a less severe form of SAD. As the brain struggles … Read More
Are You Being Your Authentic Self?
Authenticity is the quality of being authentic. To be authentic is to be undisputed, original, and genuine. Most men who have lived through active addiction to drugs and alcohol have lost their authentic selves. Many take on roles and characters … Read More
7 Ways To Be Of Service During The Holidays
Holidays are a time of giving. Recovery has given us more gifts in life than we can count. This holiday season, give the gift of giving by giving your time to others. Here are 7 ideas for being of service … Read More
Reflection Points For The End Of The Year
24 hours in a day. Seven days in a week. 52 weeks in a year. 525,600 minutes of living from January 1st to December 31st one year after another. Some years fly by. Other years seem to crawl. As we … Read More
Portland In The Winter: What Not To Miss
The Pacific Northwest is a great place to be during the magical months of winter. As the rainy season turns to snow, Portlanders have a variety of activities they can enjoy in the backyard of America’s Rip City. Catch a … Read More
How Not To Miss The Swiss Miss: Ingredients For A Healthier Hot Chocolate
When the weather outside is frightful, few things are more delightful than a good old hot chocolate. Most men in recovery have some kind of memory of a winter hot chocolate moment. Some turn to Hershey’s syrup, some to Abuelita’s … Read More
Feeling and Using Healthy Fear
Could we trace the first moment we became afraid? As individuals we might be able to remember the first time we really felt fear, anxiety, panic, horror, or terror. We can see it in our mind’s eye and even if … Read More