Whether you are traveling for the holidays, summer vacation, spring break, or simply planning an impromptu trip - there is nothing better than hopping in the car for a road trip. Road trips cultivate adventure and spark our natural desire for spontaneity. While a road trip can be super exhilarating, the unknown can ... Read More
Alumni
At FHE we are very proud and supportive of our Alumni community. They are the proof of our clinical program and when they come to us with a desire to share their story of hope, we love to recognize them. We regularly reach out to alumni and ask them to share their perspective on: what they wish they knew before rehab, their treatment experience, and their thoughts on life in recovery. There is power in relatable experiences, and through their stories we hope you will identifiy with their messages.
5 Tips to Plan An Exciting Road Trip in Recovery
Tips to Stay Positive in Recovery in 2021
Believe it or not, 2020 is coming to a close. I don’t know about you, but this year has felt like an eternity for me for obvious reasons. I look back at last January, when Kobe Bryant tragically died in that helicopter crash, and that feels like a lifetime ago. Here we are however, looking at a fresh new ... Read More
Reinventing Family Traditions in the Virtual Era
As we inch closer to the “most wonderful time of the year,” most of us are unsure how we will maintain the holiday family traditions that matter the most. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyday life as we know it. Vulnerable populations - including your older relatives - may not be able to gather with you for the ... Read More
Holiday Season Recovery Toolbox: 2020 Edition
2020 has been an interesting and difficult year for everyone. The pandemic started, and most of us believed it would only last a few weeks or months. Here we are - almost an entire year later - and it looks like we may be heading back into a shutdown just in time for the holidays. COVID-19, an election year, mental ... Read More
Adapting to a Change of Plans this Holiday Season Without Sacrificing Sobriety
A few days ago, I had to have a tough conversation with the kids. I had to explain that most likely Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the usual festive gathering, filled with the laughter of our huge Italian family. Their reluctance and immediate imaginative solutions warmed my heart but also ignited the reality of this ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Surviving the Holidays 2020
Entering recovery means you are setting yourself up for a lot of ‘firsts’. Some are amazing and fill you with gratitude, others are difficult and cause a lot of fear. Your first winter holiday season in recovery will usually gear towards the difficult side. Throw in the monkey wrench that is Covid-19 and we have a set ... Read More
Achieving Happiness While Living with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try and ... Read More
How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
