The family therapy aspect of Back 2 Basics has been one of the most daunting yet relieving parts of my stay here. Like most addicts I have spent the last several years creating a rift between myself and my family. Repairing these relationships will be a lifeline...
Dear Families, This week we went on a seven day trip to Great Basin National Park in Nevada. While we were there we did some amazing hikes, a 3 day basecamp, and a 3 day backpack. On the first day we hiked up to a glacier at 10,800′ and saw Bristlecone pine...
Our past trip on White Mountain not everyone was up for the challenge because it was definitely pleasurable to camp in the rain. I also had good talks with staff. We talked about anger and parental issues. Also, about my adoption issues. Not only did staff help me out...
I have been told since day one to trust the clients and staff. To be honest about my feelings and emotions. Those were all big plates to swallow as an addict. For the first few weeks I didn’t think I even had feelings and emotions. It was work to even have surface...
This last weekend we went to White Mountain National Forest in Arizona, I was Trip Leader for this trip; I was concerned but it would end up being a difficult trip for me. The first day of the trip we all went on a short hike after learning about how to be as safe as...
Our latest outdoor adventure, as recounted by a client journalist: This week we went to visit Kendrick Mountain, about 20 miles NW of Flagstaff. This modest peak, which sits at 10,500ft above sea level, tends to be over shadowed by Mt. Humphrey’s (12,600ft)....