When Muhammad Ali first uttered the famous phrase, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” the former world heavyweight champion was describing his fighting style in the ring. He danced around, dodging, weaving, and absorbing blows from every angle … Read More
Communication Isn’t Just for Treatment
In treatment here at Tree House PDX, we stress a lot– like the importance of brotherhood, the power of fitness, and the connection between mind, body and soul. No matter what we stress, though, almost none of it would do … Read More
Following a Sustainable Life Model
People often have this idea that addiction treatment is like going to the hospital. You go in, you get cured, and you go back to your normal life. In reality, it’s more complicated than that. We’re not machines that keep … Read More
5 Stimulating New Activities to Try This Year
With the new year starting, it may be a good time to try some new ways to stay active. This has several benefits. First, a little variety helps keep you from getting bored. While consistency is key to getting good … Read More
The Fight of Our Lives
Everyday we wake up on this side of the ground, we have one more chance to win– and in addiction treatment, small wins everyday are the key to huge gains both mentally and physically down the road. Think about it: … Read More
Risks Of Relapse
American musician Steven Adler once said, “Part of recovery is relapse. I dust myself off and move forward again.” For many in recovery, relapse is an occurrence that, while painful, serves as a learning experience and provides clues that are needed … Read More
Is There Such A Thing As Doing Meditation Wrong?
Amit Ray, an Indian author and spiritual master, once said, “Suffering is due to our disconnection with the inner soul. Meditation is establishing that connection.” Americans have really picked up on meditation over the last several years, as there are so … Read More
Can Emotional Regulation Impact Recovery?
For those with substance dependency, treatment can be particularly challenging as a person’s mind, body, and spirit work to recover from the damage that addiction has left them. Detoxification is the first step towards recovery, and this alone can bring … Read More
Experiential Therapy Activities To Boost Your Recovery This Holiday Season
With the upcoming holidays, you may be wondering just how manageable your recovery will be. Holidays can be a challenging time for many people, and it may trigger them to relapse or, at the very least, bring up painful feelings. … Read More
Opt Outside: Navigating The Holidays In Recovery
In 2014, the beloved outdoor outfitter and adventure-inspiring company REI did something radical. All of their 12,000+ employees took both Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” off with their outdoor focused employer urging them to “opt outside” instead of heading to the … Read More
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