Navigating Relationships in Early Recovery: A Guide for Men
The pink cloud of early sobriety is a great feeling. It’s like being awake to the world for the first time in your life. Everything is sharper, clearer. Conversations are real. Emotions hit differently. It feels like you’ve got it all figured out – even romance.
How to Choose Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of addiction, making the decision to get help is a huge step. It’s the moment you decide that your life is worth more than your addiction. But once you’ve made that choice, a new decision pops up: Do you go the inpatient or outpatient route? It’s not always […]
How DBT Helps Men Heal from Trauma in Addiction Recovery
Men with trauma. More common than you’d think and often reluctant to talk about it. When it comes to addiction treatment and recovery, it’s the elephant in the room. A lot of men who struggle with substance abuse have some form of deep-rooted pain – things they’d prefer to bury. But our secrets keep us […]
The Role of Eastern Philosophy in Men’s Addiction Recovery
The Science Behind DBT & Men’s Addiction Recovery
There’s more to men’ s addiction treatment than meets the eye. Yes, group therapy, individual sessions, and support groups are a thing. But science is proving that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help rewire a man’s brain for success in long-term recovery. So what is DBT and how does it work? Keep reading to find […]
Mindfulness in Men’s Addiction Treatment: A Practical Guide
Mindfulness has become a buzzword the last few years. It conjures up an image of someone sitting cross-legged and chanting a mantra. But mindfulness isn’t any one practice; it’s about awareness—tuning into what’s happening in the present moment without judgment.
The Power of Radical Acceptance in Men’s Recovery
Let’s start with the obvious: accepting that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol is not always easy.
Why Men Love the DBT & 12 Steps Program at Serenity Park
I may be in the minority here, but I didn’t walk into treatment looking for a deep dive on emotional intelligence or a crash course on mindfulness. I came into rehab because something wasn’t working. I was tired, hopeless, and emotionally numb. My relationships were deteriorating, my cravings were obsessive, and I lacked any real […]
DBT Skills for Better Relationships in Men’s Recovery
Long-term recovery is more than staying sober; it’s about living life, on life’s terms. That means embracing the reality of life’s challenges and changes with acceptance and flexibility – people included. Whether it’s with a partner, your parents, coworkers, or friends, relationships can feel like turbulent water. A lot of us guys never learned how […]
Teaching Mindfulness to Men in Addiction Treatment
Growing up, the word “mindfulness” wasn’t ever used as far as I can recall. I was taught a lot of useful things throughout my years, but learning to sit in the present moment without judgement or reaction wasn’t one of them. It wasn’t until I went to rehab that I was introduced to the concept […]