Chances are, if you have ever been to drug rehab or sat in an AA or NA meeting, you have heard the magical advice of, 'wait one year before getting into a new romantic relationship.'. What people always seem to forget to mention when they drop that little pearl of wisdom is that you should be doing hard work on ... Read More
The Experience Blog
FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
Dating Do’s and Don’ts in Recovery
FHE Health Announces Eight Finalists for the 2021 “Hope for Healing Scholarship”
March 15 is right around the bend. That is when FHE Health will name two recipients of the second, annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” Tune in on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram to catch the announcement! In the meantime, FHE’s scholarship committee will have the tough job of selecting only two winners (one graduate ... Read More
6 Tips to Recalibrate Life Goals in the Virtual Era
Let me be the first to shamelessly say it has been one heck of a year. Navigating through this seemingly apocalyptic COVID-era has been anything but rejuvenating. I know I’m not alone when I say that this season of isolation has shed light on many painful but necessary areas for self-improvement while also limiting ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: The Importance of Counseling and Recovery
I remember the first time I was introduced to recovery and how ignorant I truly was. It was no secret that my life was unmanageable, and I was powerless over drugs and alcohol. However, I was uneducated on what the disease of alcoholism actually entailed. I assumed that alcoholics were a group of unfortunates who had ... Read More
Popular Recovery Podcast Interviews FHE Health’s Chief Clinical Officer
Retired Instructor at FBI National Academy Hosts the Discussion Michael Van Meter is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent agent and former instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He’s also passionate about recovery, which is the main theme of his podcast “Recovery Is Possible.” Recently, ... Read More
A Therapist’s Advice for When a Loved One Relapses
Since addiction is a chronic disease, relapse can be common among those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. But that doesn’t make it easy to know what you should say to someone who has relapsed, especially if they’re a close loved one. Many family members wonder what to say or do and worry after the fact that ... Read More
How Spirituality Helps Sober Singles in Recovery Build Strong Relationships
Let me preface this blog by making it clear that romantic relationships are not my forte; in fact, I’ve learned a whole lot about them through trial and error in sobriety. Fortunately, through the things I have learned in Alcoholics Anonymous and the spiritual principles that I try hard to live by, I have a solid basis ... Read More
Debunking 5 Common Misconceptions About Dating Someone in Recovery
Dating, in general, is challenging. Not only are we living in unprecedented times due to COVID, but we are also living in an era where we have the world at our fingertips. Add in the component that your prospective partner is in recovery; it’s not unlikely that you may be a little nervous about pushing forward. ... Read More
