Whenever I have someone new in recovery approach me for some advice or with a question, my response usually ends up at the same place, making connections with other sober individuals. The power of one sober alcoholic/addict helping another is unparalleled and it's the reason we have large fellowships that keep millions ... 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.
Alumni Outlook: Hanging with the Sober Crew
Alumni Outlook: How I Overcame Depression with Spirituality
When I was prompted to write a blog on this topic, I smiled with reluctance as I reflected on this past year. Isolation is the fuel to the fire of depression and I am not immune to the hardships that have transpired this year. For those of us in recovery, the community is everything. I’ll speak for myself when I say ... Read More
Five Stress Management Techniques for Working in Recovery
Using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the stressors of life -- and especially work -- was my go-to reprieve for as long as I can remember. Eventually, drugs and alcohol exacerbated my stress and once I got sober, I couldn’t return to my old foes for relief. It took me years to realize that not all stress should ... Read More
5 Tips to Plan An Exciting Road Trip in Recovery
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
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
