TREE HOUSE BLOG

Advertising is omnipresent in our culture. We are constantly being bombarded with images, videos, commercials, and language which sends direct messages to our subconscious minds

What does it mean to be well? “Wellness” is a buzzword these days. We hear it everywhere from health magazines to advertisements. Because we are

Social media is an integral part of our contemporary culture. It’s everywhere and we are constantly engaging with technology and each other in the form

“Boys don’t cry” is a myth and a cultural stereotype that continues to do some serious damage. Crying is often relegated to the realms of

Sober summers are the best summers. Why? Because you have the clarity of mind, energy, and renewed sense of self with which to enjoy the

In our culture, men are often programmed to call other men out from a place of hostility and angst. However, it’s possible to call someone

A few times a year, we all gather and watch the mysterious and captivating event of an eclipse. An eclipse can be defined as an

The moon orbits our planet and acts as an emissary, a light in the darkness connecting our earthly selves to the larger domains of consciousness.

What you feed your body has a direct impact on your state of mind and overall health. This means that recovery is an incredibly important

It isn’t always easy for men to show up for each other. Being a nurturer, support system, or caring presence is often relegated to the

Treatment is a wonderful and necessary part of recovery. However, we can get burned out on talking about our feelings, learning, and staying engaged in

When you’re newly sober, it can be difficult to imagine summer without parties filled with alcohol, drugs, and celebratory recklessness. Likewise, we live in a

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Definition: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy suggests that the main obstacle to a happy, healthy, normal, or prosperous life for people with compulsive

Oftentimes body image issues can be falsely labelled a “female issue.” The reality is much more dynamic, as body image issues befall all genders. Men

If we are honest with ourselves and really think about what we are doing when we purport to be listening to others when they are

Experiential Therapy (ET) helps people who struggle to discuss their feelings or try to escape them altogether. It uses role-playing, writing, arts and crafts, music,

With summer right around the corner, for those of us in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction it can be a time of relishing in

As anyone who has entered into sobriety knows, there are a plethora of qualities that we need to adopt in recovery in order to reap

For those of us who weren’t raised with a high value put into the adoption of faith, the notion of managing our expectations can be

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but us can free ourselves.” These famous words by Marcus Garvey sum up quite accurately the state we yearn

Sometimes a small tweak to simple things can make a huge difference in the way we perceive things, react to people, and the attitude we