Portland is known for many things like bridges, roses, and hipsters. There is one thing that Portland and Portlandians do exceptionally well that much of the world knows about as well: food. Living in Portland short term or long term … Read More
Heroes Are Human Too
People are dying every single day due to a myriad of causes. There are countless nameless, faceless individuals who are only known to a few, and more notable lives whose name is known by millions passing away at every moment … Read More
School Prep: A Guide
Recovery gives you a clean slate in life, a brand new opportunity to take your life in a brand new direction. Going back to school offers you the choice of concentration, asking you to choose what you want to study. … Read More
The Summer Activities You Didn’t Think About Yet
Summer is full of promise for outdoor excursions, unforgettable adventures, and the coming together of a local community who lacks sunshine most of the year. It’s true, summer in Portland is absolutely magical and your schedule will never be lacking … Read More
Opioids Are Killing The Youth
We are living in an interesting age as we live through the years of a modern drug epidemic. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been claimed by opioid addiction since 1999 when prescription painkillers like Oxycontin were introduced to the … Read More
Mindfulness In Three Scans
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
Music Therapy For Summer
Music in Portland is part of its thriving heart beat. While the summer sun is shining, people are flocking to outdoor venues for live music. Thanks to Portland’s diverse culture, there are many music events to choose from, ranging among … 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
4 Ways To Get More Laughter In Early Recovery
In our previous blog, we discussed why laughter is important in early recovery, but why it can be hard to come by. Addiction affects dopamine production, which is how the brain relays messages of pleasure. Finding things pleasurable or humorous … Read More
Why Laughter Is Important In Early Recovery
Mark Twain once referred to laughter as humanity’s only effective weapon. “Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution…” he wrote can weaken a “colossal humbug”, “…but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast.” “Against the assault of … Read More