Family Engagement and Recovery
At Herren Wellness, we believe family involvement is an essential part of our guests’ healing, both during their stay at Herren Wellness and beyond. We believe in [...]
The Importance of Offering Multiple Pathways to Recovery from Holistic Practices to Recovery Support
As we celebrate Recovery Month during September, it is important to recognize that there is not just one pathway to recovery. The uniting purpose of any pathway [...]
Vacationing in Recovery
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many vacations have been put on hold, but you may still feel a need to safely get away for a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Meet the Team – Emily Bontemps, Life Coach
Emily Bontemps is a Life Coach at Herren Wellness who works one-on-one with the guests and their support system. She is a valued part of our mission and our [...]
The Importance of Structure and Routine in Recovery
Early recovery brings many changes, both exciting and challenging. Even positive changes can feel overwhelming, as many of the aspects of life change physically, emotionally, and socially. Establishing new [...]