Why Family Healing is Important
You will often hear behavioral health professionals refer to substance use disorder* (SUD) as a family disease and you may wonder what this means. Especially since, in most cases, [...]
Why the Journey to Recovery is Worth It
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” You may have heard this famous quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self Reliance, a transcendental guide to connecting oneself with the inner [...]
Alcoholism Awareness
There is a common perception of how an alcoholic looks and conducts themselves. Often times, especially in the media, alcoholism is portrayed through belligerent, conniving, and hostile behavior. While [...]
How to Make Your Recovery Meeting “Zoom-Bombing” Proof
Well, I hate to say it but something truly bizarre happened to me on a Zoom meeting I was running for Herren Project. With COVID-19 leaving companies and organizations across [...]
Helping Families to Grow, Heal and Thrive Together
At Herren Project, we want to help families grow, heal and thrive together. We were excited to collaborate with The Family Dinner Project (TFDP) during Wellness Week [...]
Practicing Wellness in Recovery
At Herren, we believe it is important to not only talk about how wellness can positively impact our lives both mentally and physically, but to actively practice elements of [...]
The Benefits of Dinner Discussions
Start the Conversation About Wellness At Herren, we want to help families grow, heal and thrive together. We encourage you to make “family dinner” a goal during Wellness Week with [...]
Why Exercise is So Helpful in Combating Addiction and Maintaining Long-term Sobriety
By: Jared Henry Four years ago, I entered a rehabilitation center for the second time. When I think back on the time that my life was consumed by alcohol and [...]
National Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day is a national, annual initiative held on March 2nd to promote the joy of reading, particularly for children and young adults. Many schools, libraries, and community [...]
Nutrition and Recovery
By Guest Writer: Scott Waldrop Nutrition and recovery go hand in hand for me. I simply wasn’t practicing self-love for decades. Alcohol, drugs, and greasy food were all part [...]
