What happens when the provider, the caregiver, starts to burn out? Science reveals that we experience a change biochemically when we have taken on too much. Compassion fatigue creates a whole host of symptoms, including irritability, impatience, exhaustion,...
Heading out on the morning of the 16th, the B2B crew drove towards Phoenix to start our Cave Creek backpacking expedition. With a pleasurable two mile hike into our campsite for the next two evenings, we base camped near the river and relaxed, expecting a long day of...
The culinary program here at Back 2 Basics is nothing short of awesome. One of B2B’s alumni used to work in the restaurant industry and has lots of experience preparing and cooking meals in private settings has brought his skills into our program. Monday through...
At Back2Basics we believe in our clients and providing them with the opportunities to learn not only simple life skills but job skills and service activities as a volunteer. Each of these opportunities provides clients with a renewed sense of self, accomplishment and...
This weeks’ outdoor trip took our group back to Sedona where we camped at the Oak Creek Campground. We were joined by a former client Michael who was shadowing during this trip as a potential Guide. Our group was short a few members who...
Dear Families, This last weekend was a B2B first! We had a snow solo which has never been done here at B2B. Before leaving the house a few of the guys were very skeptical towards being on a solo in the snow. When we got out there to Woody mountain there was already a...