5 Ways Gratitude Can Help Recovery
5 Ways Gratitude Can Help Recovery It is said in the recovery community that “a grateful heart will not use substances.” However, what exactly is gratitude and how [...]
Creativity and Joy in Recovery
Creativity and Joy in Sobriety When people embark on recovery at Herren Wellness it is a unique journey with individual revelations. One revelation often experienced by our guests [...]
The Rise of Online Sober Communities
Image Courtesy of @TheLuckiestClub The Rise of Online Sober Communities 12-Step programs are centered around common purpose, in person meetings, and fellowship. When COVID-19 hit all of [...]
24 Hours at Herren Wellness
24 hours at Herren Wellness Over the holidays I asked the Herren Wellness community on social media what content they wanted me to publish. A few people requested [...]
Holidays at Herren Wellness
Holidays at Herren Wellness It’s the week of Christmas here at Herren Wellness. The world is upside down and heavy… but walking into Jacob Hill the Christmas spirit [...]
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 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 [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Recovery
This is a joyful and stressful time of year, and people in recovery take extra precautions to manage stress, but those diagnosed with co-occurring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can [...]
Meet the Team – Dr. John McGonigle
John McGonigle, M.D. is a Family Medicine doctor who uses both conventional and holistic strategies for treating substance use and enhancing well-being. He consults with the Herren [...]
End of Summer – Healthy Stress Management Tools
Summer is a time of more relaxation and down time than most of us have during the rest of the year, but as we prepare for the [...]