Caring for Mental Wellness During Quarantine
Living in the midst of a quarantine has many challenges. Now, more than ever, we all need to prioritize our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Not being [...]
Staying Connected to Your Recovery Community During the COVID-19 Quarantine
We are all going through an unprecedented time during the Coronavirus crisis; it’s a time to do our part by staying home and to prioritize connection with [...]
NOTE TO SELF: Chris Herren’s Advice to a Younger Self
The popular CBS This Morning segment, Note to Self features letters from past Presidents, media and sport figures, celebrities, authors, thought leaders and everyday people including a Newtown father [...]
National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week – March 30th- April 5th
This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, which is an annual health observance week from the National Institute on Drug Abuse [...]
Ways to Have a Fun and Sober St. Patrick’s Day!
People in early recovery sometimes feel apprehensive about their first sober St. Patrick’s Day, and wonder about how to prioritize recovery on a day that is notorious for drinking. [...]
Herren Wellness 2nd Anniversary – Focus on the Family
Today, March 5th, 2020 marks the 2nd Anniversary of Herren Wellness. As we celebrate this milestone, we turn our focus to the family and invite you to meet the husbands, [...]
Herren Wellness: A Family’s Journey to Recovery
Family involvement is an important part of our approach at Herren Wellness. Loved ones are encouraged to be engaged and involved in the recovery process so that they too [...]
The Importance of Celebrating Anniversaries and Milestones in Recovery
“One of the most powerful experiences at Herren Wellness is when people come back and share their one-year anniversary. To see people who walk into the front door lost, [...]
The Healing Power of Creativity in Recovery
“Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” ~William Plomer Active substance use stifles our physical, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as our ability to explore and [...]
Why Wellness is Vital to Prevention and Recovery from Addiction
Wellness is a term we hear a lot these days, and most people correctly interpret it as an overall sense of wellbeing and health. For people in recovery, however, [...]