TREE HOUSE BLOG

Endorphins are a naturally occurring chemical that can help boost our mindset and mood. When we start the recovery journey, we realize that we need

Essentialism is a term used by Greg McKeown, who wrote a book entitled Essentialism. He defines it as “the disciplined pursuit of less.” The idea

A to-do list can be a great guide for us. Here we discuss best practices for maximizing this life tool. It can feel overwhelming or

Seasonal nutrition can guide our eating choices and help us connect with the earth. Before high-speed transportation and big agriculture, humans had to live and

Gender stereotypes are pervasive in our media-driven culture. Stereotypes stem from social messaging in the forms of advertising, social media, gifs, and repeated internalization of

Visualization is a powerful tool that can be employed for many situations including overcoming fears, pain and turmoil, inspiration, and creativity. What is visualization and

Using the breath as a singular moment of surrender is a powerful practice. Most of the time, breathing is an unconscious act, as our bodies

In our culture, men are often programmed to react with aggression. Let’s undo some of that programming and figure out how to navigate difficult situations

Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means “union.” Yoga helps us to unite our minds and bodies in order to feel more centered, calm, and

When we start the recovery process, we have to adjust to new ways of interacting with ourselves and the world. Our old modes of socializing

We live near one of the most mystical and intriguing things on the planet: the ocean. The ocean, like the mind, is in constant motion.

We’re lucky enough to be located in the beautiful land of southern California, where the sun is usually shining and there is always something to

At Treehouse, we focus on writing as a form of creativity and healing. Writing our thoughts and feelings down on paper is a way to

Recovery, much like life, is not a straight line from point A to point B. Although sometimes we wish it were as simple and clear-cut

Surfing is such a meditative practice. While surfing requires tremendous amounts of focus and a healthy dose of adventure, it also asks us to stay

Parent-child relationships are some of the most rewarding, complicated, and influential interpersonal experiences. It’s not always easy to make the transition from a parent-child relationship

Our society carries around the stereotype that eating disorders only occur in women. In reality, eating disorders can impact anyone and unfortunately, male eating disorders

Alcohol has been used as a social lubricant and is woven into the fabric of most of our social interactions. Drinking and using other addictive

Nutrition and exercise have a direct impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Recovery is a time of deep healing and intense work and

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, or the day with the most amount of sunlight.  It’s also known as midsummer. On