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Combatting Compassion Fatigue

July 2, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

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, intolerance, dread, lack of clarity, poor … [Read more...] about Combatting Compassion Fatigue

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: addictions, Back2Basics, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, burnout, Combatting Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Fatigue, Counseling, holistic health, Keelyn Riley, LCSW, outdoor adventures, Recovery, somatic experiencing, Wilderness Therapy, yoga

Mindfulness: What it is; How it Works

April 5, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of being fully present. In our day of technical addiction and multitasking, this is actually more challenging than ever before, which is probably why mindfulness is becoming so mainstream. There is a desperate need to feel more connected and content. For … [Read more...] about Mindfulness: What it is; How it Works

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: adventure recover, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, Keelyn Riley LCSW, mindfulness, multitasking, Recovery, Wilderness Therapy

Trudging Along the Road to Happy Destiny with Back2Basics

March 5, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

"I didn’t realize how much I had lost until I felt how much I’ve gained,” said Brad J, a Back2Basics alumnus. Our journey began in May of 2010. Back2Basics has now completed, and is proudly celebrating, seven years of Sober Living here in Flagstaff. B2B is a six-month adventure recovery program … [Read more...] about Trudging Along the Road to Happy Destiny with Back2Basics

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: addictions treatment, Adventure Recovery, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, back2basicsoutdooradventures, outdoor, Recovery, rehab, Roy DuPrez, Wilderness Therapy

Using Yoga in Recovery Therapy

February 6, 2021 By FBN 1 Comment

Back2Basics offers a holistic and integrative approach to the treatment of addiction and co-occurring issues. By nature, the program is designed to bring participants into the outdoors and learn to be more comfortable in their own skin. We also bring in components of nutrition, fitness and … [Read more...] about Using Yoga in Recovery Therapy

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Back2Basics, C-IAYT, Keelyn Riley, LCSW, mental health, Recovery, Roy DuPrez, Wilderness Therapy, yoga

Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature

December 2, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

For 10 years, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery has been using the natural environment to help young men recover from addiction. The Flagstaff-based program engages men, ages 18 to 35, in a variety of wilderness experiences that are emotionally and physically safe, combined with more … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, Nature, outdoor adventure program, Recovery, Therapy, Wilderness Therapy

Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

November 4, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Life is complex, and as human beings, we rely on others to learn and build our confidence and capacity to cope with changing situations. As a result, it stands to reason that the challenges of life are best faced when we surround ourselves with others who demonstrate healthy behaviors. For the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Back 2 Basics, Recovery, relationships, Roy DuPrez, Roy DuPrez M.Ed., Wilderness Therapy

Understanding a New-Found Freedom

September 29, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

The prescriptive use of adventure experiences by health professionals has shown to result in significant improvements in the regulation of emotions and behavior. Numerous studies point to the many benefits of outdoor experiences, including self-disclosure and awareness and enhanced attention span … [Read more...] about Understanding a New-Found Freedom

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back2Basics, back2basicsoutdooradventures, Recovery, Roy DuPrez

Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

November 6, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

Life is complex, and as human beings, we rely on others to learn and build our confidence and capacity to cope with changing situations. As a result, it stands to reason that the challenges of life are best faced when we surround ourselves with others who demonstrate healthy behaviors. For the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Relationships in Recovery

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back 2 Basics, Back 2 Basics Addictions Treatment, Back to Basics, Health, Recovery, relationships, Roy DuPrez

Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process

September 2, 2019 By FBN 1 Comment

In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, … [Read more...] about Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Back 2 Basics, Recovery

Exploring the Process of Change

February 15, 2019 By FBN 2 Comments

We are now a month into 2019 and many have contemplated making changes as a component of a new year’s resolution. Identified changes may be orchestrated to become healthier by increasing physical activities or an effort to eat a well-balanced diet. You may have attempted these changes in the past, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Process of Change

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Addiction, Back to Basics, Natalie Randolph DBH LMSW, Recovery, Therapy

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