Celebrating the Holidays Without Alcohol: A Guide for People in Recovery
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration. For those in recovery, however, it can also be a period filled with challenges and temptations. However, [...]
Exec. Dir. Lori McCarthy Provides Insight in Health Medicine Network Article
HMN 2024: The Power of Love in Alcohol Recovery “Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” —Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw Alcohol abuse [...]
Are You Thankful or Grateful This November?
On the healing path of recovery, it’s essential to have tools and strategies that support you along your journey. Two of the most powerful resources are the concepts [...]
Building a Life You Love in Recovery Through Routine, A Wellness Plan, & Setting Goals
The journey from addiction to recovery is often described as a path to freedom. In the grip of addiction, life becomes like a prison, confined by the relentless [...]
This is Recovery: Celebrating the 4th!
Inviting Herren Wellness alumni, families, and guests to Jacob Hill on July 4th weekend is always a highlight of our year. It is a day filled with laughter, family, [...]
Why Wait? The Benefits of a Holistic Approach to Treating Substance Use
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can impact all aspects of a person’s life including physical, mental, [...]
How to Support a Loved One in Treatment & Recovery
When you love someone who has struggled with addiction and is now in recovery, it often creates an emotional roller coaster, marked by a myriad of conflicting feelings. [...]
South Shore Magazine Feature
Herren Wellness founders, Chris and Heather Herren as well as Executive Director, Lori McCarthy recently sat down with South Shore Magazine to talk about Chris's journey [...]
Releasing Shame in Relapse
Individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder experience intense feelings of guilt and shame. In recovery these feelings are worked through in treatment, therapy, and 12 step programs. But [...]
5 Ways To Practice Forgiveness
This time of the year is all about giving to others- however it is also a good time to think about what you can give to yourself to [...]