The Herren Wellness Difference
What is the Herren Wellness difference? Our programs are individually customized to each guest combining holistic strategies with medical and clinical support. Jacob Hill and Twin Oaks [...]
“It Will Be Beautiful”: A Letter of Our Recovery Journey
At Herren Wellness we believe in supporting both the individual and their family members on their journey to recovery. Loved ones are encouraged to be engaged and involved in [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in Recovery
The concept of self-care can feel foreign to many people in early recovery, because in active substance use even basic self-care is often not a priority, and it’s common [...]
The Power of Gratitude in Early Recovery
Gratitude is essential to early recovery, as it allows us to cultivate a mindset of positivity, resiliency, and hope. Did you know that gratitude has also been scientifically proven [...]
The Importance of Gratitude in Recovery
As Thanksgiving approaches, people talk more about gratitude. Expressing gratitude each November is part of tradition, but for people in recovery, gratitude is a year-round practice and an important [...]
NBC Sports – Chris Herren From Addiction to Recovery and Wellness
Former Boston Celtics forward Chris Herren once battled heroin addiction and other substance misuse, but he's now 11 years sober and trying to make a positive impact for others dealing with similar [...]