Writing and Climbing
It’s been a big week for writing at Back2Basics – both for the clients and the staff. Writing class, on Monday, seems so far away now; the guys have already been to Joshua Tree and back. But the clients showed bright promise as they polished resumes, cover...Coffee Coffee, Buzz Buzz
Coffee in my recovery… I have recently been asked to look at my relationship with coffee and recovery. So many people feel that too much coffee can be dangerous, others can’t start their day without it. Prior to getting sober, I could take it or...Joshua Tree Take 2: Bouldering and Rock Climbing
This week we are headed to Joshua Tree National Park. It has a very beautiful, unique landscape that is home to a variety of different plants and animals. In our previous visit, we experienced warm weather, beautiful sunsets and incredible views on our hikes. Also,...Secret Garden Progress
Culinary is moving along with our garden project. We have done some cleaning up of the area by removing rocks and weeds. One of the clients helped me empty one of the compost bins and spread in the garden area. Much more work needs to be done. We will be purchasing...B2B Outdoor Adventures Through the Eyes of Chase Christensen
The outdoor component of Back2Basics gives our clients an opportunity to explore nature and themselves in ways they never thought possible. We are able to give them the opportunity to get outside and see a different part of the world that they never knew existed. ...Grand Canyon Reflections
A B2B resident sets up his tent. As a writer for Back2Basics, I get a pretty illuminating view of the wonderful ways B2B is changing lives. Right now, for example, I’m busily putting together the spring newsletter. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve been...Grand Canyon National Park
Hermit’s Trail to Dripping Springs – Photo courtesy of Vacation Auto Reply Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa – Photos courtesy of CoolestTraveling.com This weeks trip to Grand Canyon National Park was busy, busy, busy! We managed to get in two...Back2Basics To Start Writing Classes
Anne Minard has been a professional journalist and writing teacher for more than a decade. She believes good writing requires hard work, but it yields an amazing payoff: the ability to communicate more effectively – and be better understood – in all aspects of...Back2Basics Sober Living Implements Internship Program with Local Coffee Shop
Brand new to the Back2Basics recovery program will be a partnership with a Flagstaff cafe to build an internship program for residents who are on the cusp of assimilating back into the working world. Back2Basics Sober Living is teaming up with a local Flagstaff...Certifications:
A National Leader In Outdoor Recovery
