Meet the Team: Linda Looking

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Taylor Made Retreat’s success can be attributed to the staff and volunteers that are dedicated to supporting our mission. In an effort to personalize our intentional work, we would like to give you a more intimate glimpse into the people who make up our team. 

Meet Linda Looking, our newest House Manager. With an impressive history, Linda brings valuable experience to the house, contributing to the well-being of our residents and enhancing their journey toward recovery.

What is a House Manager?

Our House Managers manage the day-to-day functions of the house. They are the first resource for each of our residents – to  answer questions, ensure they stay on schedule, chaperone excursions, and more.  Their most vital role is to work one-on-one with our residents on their “step work”, tracking their progress as they journey  through the 12-step recovery program. They provide personal insight from their own recovery journey and build relationships with each resident, providing a real-world example of successful sober living. All of our house managers are recovered addicts or alcoholics with firsthand experience with the 12-step program, and many of them are successful graduates of Taylor Made Retreat. 

About Linda

Linda is enrolled Assiniboine/Sioux (Dakota) from the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. With her sobriety date of June 11, 1978, she has been in recovery for 45 years. Linda was hired at Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) as a counselor in 1981. When she retired in 2006, she became treatment director at NARA outpatient. Most of Linda’s career  has been in the recovery field. She

 spent six years as the Elder Project Manager for Mother Nation (part-time) and Case Manager for Catholic Community Services, running their recovery house. She presided as board chair for Mother Nation for three years when starting their non-profit, and since 2016 she has served as the President of the Northwest Council of Water Protectors. Linda is also the mother of six  beautiful children and grandmother/great-grandmother of 34. Linda is glad to have been involved in the native communities throughout the Northwest  and enjoys the work she is doing now as a House Manager at Taylor Made Retreat.

 

A Conversation with Linda

 

You’ve worked in the recovery field for a long time. Can you tell us why you have continued to choose this work?

 

Because I am in recovery myself. I believe that my higher power guided me to be in this field. All of the struggles I’ve been through have become assets – to help people, and to help women especially. I’ve endured a lot and I can relate to women who have been in difficult situations and abuse. Being a parent motivates me as well. When I got sober, I had five  little faces staring up at me, and I didn’t know who they were. I believe my higher power brought me here so I could help others who have been in situations like that. 

 

What drew you to work at Taylor Made Retreat? 

 

Creator just guided me here. It’s the way it happened. Lowell [MacGregor, Executive Director] came up to me after speaking at an AA-meeting; he liked my story. He asked if I would speak to the Taylor Made residents at an upcoming Fireside Chat. Then he added, “How would you like to come to work for us?” I had just retired, but he asked me to think about it, pray about it, and let him know. 

 

When I came to speak at Fireside, I knew I liked it here. I liked the way that TMR uses the 12 Step Method – it’s an important part that’s missed in regular treatment. Other recovery centers touch on the steps but they don’t “work” them. Here, they work them into their life. Clients work with the other clients like teammates; staff hold the clients accountable and support them in each step. It’s amazing.

 

What would you tell someone who wanted to get sober, but didn’t know where to start? 

I honestly would tell them to come here. I had been in recovery for eight  years, really struggling, and had never really worked the steps. I think that was part of the problem. Here, by working the 12 steps with accountability and support, it gives you a foundation for recovery for the rest of your life. 

 

 

To take your first step towards recovery, or simply to learn more about Taylor Made Retreat and our mission, call (360) 433-1040 today.

Christmas at Taylor Made

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By Amanda L., Groundskeeper

The holidays can be difficult for anyone, let alone for people who are in treatment and trying to learn new ways to live. At Taylor Made Retreat, we do our very best as a team to make sure that all of our clients feel connected, loved, and still able to experience some of the holiday magic. 

In the days leading up to the holidays, the house gets decorated top to bottom. Together, the staff and residents make gingerbread houses, exchange gifts, and go on excursions to see Christmas lights. (This year, we visited Peacock Lane and the Zoolights.) The residents also made personal Christmas ornaments and crafts during their time in art class.  

“Acknowledging that none of us are at home, and we are away from our families, the staff at Taylor Made try to make it feel as special as they can,” says one past resident, Kristi. “One year a house manager bought every single person slippers – nice slippers – and we all got a nice pillow. All of our stockings were filled with lotion and candy and candy canes. They don’t have to do that, but they do.” 

We also annually host a holiday meal, and we encourage clients to invite their families to join us. This year, Chef Heather is going to be delighting our clients and guests with her take on the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes.  

“The Christmas meal is made lovingly as a family meal. It’s not just ‘let me order something and give it to you’ – this is a holiday for all of us to spend together and enjoy, and be grateful,” continued Kristi. 

 

 

With continued gratefulness, all of us here wish you and your loved ones joyous holiday season, no matter where life finds you. May we all find happiness, healthy, and spiritual growth in the new year!

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Grounds Update: Fall 2023

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We are constantly updating and improving the grounds here at Taylor Made Retreat to make them even more beautiful and serene for our residents in recovery – and we owe so much of the progress we’ve made to our groundskeeper, Amanda! Check out our Fall Update from Amanda below with some of the recent additions to the grounds Taylor Made.

 

Fall is so beautiful here at Taylor Made Retreat. The leaves are turning all the reds and golds before they fall and the trees sleep for winter.

We have recently added some beautiful silver, orange, and black koi to our upper pond. It’s been really neat to see how the larger fish have taught the younger ones how to school and brave the waters. They have really turned our pond into such a tranquil and meditative space.

The chickens aren’t laying eggs just yet, but they have provided us with pest control and fertilizer for the garden beds. We recently updated the door on their coop in order to make the most of the shortening winter days. 

The veggie beds have been mostly rotated from summer crops to cool season veggies. Tomatoes and eggplants have been replaced with chard and broccoli. The warm season crops did amazingly well, and we were blessed with fresh salsas, hot sauces, roasted veggies, and salads. It was really fun and rewarding for everyone to experience the whole process.

Once the leaves quit falling, we’re looking forward to doing some of the slower season projects.  Helping maintain the grounds gives the clients an opportunity to not only be of service, but to get out of themselves and give back to the community. We have planted over 200 spring flowering bulbs so that the garden beds will just explode in color and joy first thing next spring. We have flower beds to rearrange, and some trail upkeep to attend to once the fall cleanup has commenced to ensure that the property stays as beautiful and welcoming as ever. 

– Amanda

Chef Heather : Food for the Soul

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In March, we gained an incredible new addition to the TMR Team. Chef Heather has truly transformed the meals and cuisine we are able to offer our clients. Often when our clients come to us, they are undernourished from the lifestyles of their addiction. Because of this, providing them with food that will nourish both their body and soul is extremely important to us.

Prior to joining us at Taylor Made, Chef Heather worked in a variety of different kitchens around the country. From working on a 175-foot Yacht to a Juvenile Detention Center, she has spent years crafting her culinary knowledge to create truly meaningful experiences and seriously delicious meals. While working in the Juvenile Detention Center, Heather realized it was communities like these she felt compelled to serve. Many of the boys had been repeat offenders that grew up with absent families and food scarcity. They ran a culinary program teaching the boys with the basics of cooking while building a foundation of work ethic.

When asked about the opportunity at TMR, she said, “I instantly knew I was getting ready to embark on the most important culinary journey of my life this far. I knew that everything I had ever done had been preparing me to be here.”

Chef Heather meets with the clients during a weekly house meeting, and clients are encouraged to give suggestions for meals. She listens to them and if she overhears something food-related, she will often put together a surprise (this includes a goodbye Pineapple Upside Down Cake for a departing client). They also are dedicated to Taco Tuesday and Breakfast for Dinner on Thursdays.

“TMR feels like home. The clients feel like family. I am able to give the clients two times a day to be free from the stresses of life. Just sit, eat, and enjoy. I am so happy, proud, and honored to cook for these guys. They are the best ‘customers’ I have ever experienced. Their gratitude fills in some of those cracks and broken bits from my lived experiences. The support I receive from everyone is more than I have ever known. They inspire me to be the best chef I can be and help me to be the best version of myself.”

Update: Patrick’s Story

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When I arrived at TMR in the fall of 2020, I thought my life and my career as a professional dancer were both over. My alcoholism and drug addiction had brought me to my knees yet again, and I felt hopeless, ashamed, and without options. Since my time at TMR I have remained clean and sober for over two years now. My life has opened up and become bigger and more vibrant than I could have imagined.

I recently returned home to Vancouver BC from a month-long European tour as a dancer with one of Canada’s most prestigious dance companies. One of the gifts I’ve been given in sobriety is the chance to step back into a professional dancing career… something that was an impossibility two years ago.

The majority of this recent tour was spent in France. I had the opportunity to take what I learned at TMR with me on the road – the morning routine of prayer and meditation, attending 12 Step Meetings, connecting and working with other alcoholics, and staying in touch with my sober support people. I even had the opportunity to attend an English-speaking AA meeting while performing in Paris

I’d been to Paris many years ago but most of that trip was spent drinking, in blackouts, hungover, and wondering why I couldn’t drink like a gentleman. This time, as a sober man, I got to experience all the beauty and life that Paris and French culture has to offer. It was amazing and only possible because of the work I’ve done and the help I’ve received in recovery. TMR was the program I needed to get sober, get healthy, get honest, and get better. My life is blessed beyond measure… and it’s true what they say: it works if you work it. And I work it.

Longtime Volunteer Brings Deep Breaths and Calming Thoughts

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She walks through our copper door with her rose-colored glasses, her little chihuahua Fuschia, and a warm smile. Patty is one of our most beloved and longstanding volunteers. She brings a sense of peace and a spirit of joy as she teaches Qigong (chi-gong) and meditation at Taylor Made.  Her sober journey started before many of our clients were even born!

      She began her journey with meditation in the 1970s in Palm Springs. Yoga was brand new in the U.S., and she remembers how her teacher offered the class and how it was different every time. She valued this time because “it helped me quiet my mind and reminded me that the real power is spirit, not the ego mind trying to run the show.”
      She discovered Qigong in Hawaii and has been using it as part of her practice for over 20 years. According to the National Institutes of Health, Qigong incorporates exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. “Meditation is most helpful when I’m disturbed about something and I don’t see a way through it, I end up feeling more grounded and willing to stay present instead of in my head with all the probable outcomes that are always scary”.
     Our clients have enjoyed Patty’s walking meditations. “It’s another exercise in letting the world go. You can see blades of grass flutter in the wind, and it’s magical that the world is so beautiful… Being with life, not solving any problems and not letting the mind run away with us. I remember to take deep breaths. I think about how I’m breathing in this beautiful place with all the flowers and trees, and I make it a sacred breath.”
      Her advice for someone new to walking meditation is “Slow down. As Thich Nhat Hanh says, kiss the earth with your feet. I love to examine things up close, patterns in leaves, what’s blooming this week that wasn’t last week… It’s all kinds of spiritual!”
     Patty and Fuschia live in downtown Portland and try to get out and walk daily.  If the weather is poor, she asks her higher power for the nudge to get out, and if she doesn’t get it then she’ll read something spiritual instead.
     Her favorite walking spot is Silver Falls, “but Oregon is so beautiful with all its hidden gems and flowers. I also love walking here at Taylor Made, with all of the recovery work being done here, I can really feel the presence of my higher power”.

Back On Pointe: Patrick’s Story

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There’s a stark contrast between the beauty and grace of ballet and the ugly and unforgiving grasp of addiction. For more than half his life, Patrick was caught between the two.

When Patrick moved to San Francisco at the age of 17 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, he felt restless,  irritable, discontent, and insecure. He dealt with these emotions by taking narcotic pain medication and consuming alcohol. It was only through these substances that Patrick felt he could deal with the pressure and maintain as a high-level athlete.

At the age of 17, he overdosed and was airlifted to the hospital. That was his first  time in rehab and the first time he attended an AA meeting.

“It’s really hard to convince a young person and an addict that they’re never going to drink or use drugs ever again.  I was of the mindset that I could kind of clean up my act, get it together, get things back on track, and then figure out how to drink and use normally like other people can.”

What he soon discovered was that he wasn’t like other people. For more than a decade, Patrick continued to juggle his life as a professional dancer,  while teaching ballet, all while managing an unmanageable addiction. He found himself drinking every day to ward off withdrawal symptoms and self-medicating to help him sleep. He was then taking Adderall to get through the day.  It was a cycle that got completely out of control and cost him everything.

Homeless, estranged from his family,  and unemployable, Patrick was alone and desperate. He remembered a man who had reached out to him before,  Lowell MacGregor. Patrick hesitantly reached out to Lowell who immediately got in his car, picked him up, and brought him to Taylor Made Retreat.

“I very reluctantly became a resident at Taylor Made. I thought my life was over. I had lost my fiancé, my amazing job with the ballet company in Vancouver BC, I had ruined my reputation, I was unemployable, I was covered in abscesses from the drug use. Without a doubt, had Lowell not entered the picture at that time, I  would be dead.”

Patrick’s view of Taylor Made changed as he was empowered to see his story through a different lens.  The intensive emphasis on the 12  steps helped him establish a spiritual connection with something greater than himself. He learned to loosen his grip and be open to new experiences and learned new ways to deal with life’s challenges.

After five months as a client, through prayer, meditation, introspection, and working the steps Patrick experienced a shift in his life. He was much more than dancer Patrick. He became a  leader within the house. He became a dance and yoga instructor for the residents. He got his driver’s license.

At 34, he felt like a grown-up for the first time in his life. Now he has taken the design for living that he learned from Taylor Made and set out with intention each day to embody the principles of the 12 steps.

Patrick is no longer trapped. He is free. Two years clean and sober,  Patrick has returned to his passion as a professional ballet dancer with Canada’s Ballet BC.

Sobriety and the Next Generation

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Alcoholism affects everyone around the alcoholic. Some describe an untreated alcoholic as a tornado destroying everything and everyone around them. We have found that once an alcoholic finds a solution to their seemingly hopeless condition, they are able to repair relationships and help other alcoholics. Additionally, they can become productive and wonderful members of the community, their workplace, and their families.

At Taylor Made Retreat our goal is to help individuals gain sobriety through working the 12 steps. Through this process, they can find a new perspective, a sense of freedom, and ultimately have a spiritual experience. These four women were truly at their “bottom” but found a solution at Taylor Made Retreat. They have continued to grow in their lives and communities. All of these women have recently become parents. The relationships they have with their children and families are beautiful. All four women maintain their connection with Taylor Made Retreat, and they all continue in recovery. They are surrounded by love and support.

Isabelle came to Taylor Made Retreat in October 2019 after being in multiple rehabs. She was referred to as a “chronic relapser” who continued to drink after leaving treatment. While at Taylor Made, she finally surrendered and embraced a program of recovery utilizing the 12 steps. Her obsession to drink was removed, and she celebrated 3 years of sobriety this past October. The best gift of sobriety came when she and her husband gave birth to their daughter Lucy in 2021. Isabelle loves being a mother and is thrilled to be providing a sober home for her daughter. Isabelle is still working with her sponsor whom she met while at Taylor Made, and works to help other women get sober as well.

After years of battling an addiction to Heroin, Stephanie came to Taylor Made in April 2019. She stayed at the retreat for a year and experienced the psychic change needed to live a life free from drugs and alcohol. In addition to healing from her addiction, she was able to begin healing from the grief of losing her mother to the same disease. Stephanie celebrated 3 years of sobriety in March of 2022 and is a very active member of the sober community in Portland. She was working full-time until she gave birth to her son in November of 2022. She is embracing motherhood and is also a loving stepmom to her partner’s two sons.

Amanda came to Taylor Made after being unable to quit drinking. She described her life as hopeless, overwhelming, and impossible. Amanda always wanted to be a mom and was very excited when she found out she was pregnant. Amanda was so in love with her daughter Olive when she was born, but unfortunately, her alcoholism progressed. Amanda spent most of her time isolating and drinking. When life got too difficult, and Amanda needed help, she was led to Taylor Made Retreat where she learned to incorporate the 12 steps into her life. She no longer has the desire to drink and is finding joy in just being present with her daughter and joining in her excitement in discovering the world. Amanda also is active in supporting others in recovery and spends a lot of time at the retreat.

Becca arrived at Taylor Made Retreat after spending months in Mexico on an extended vacation. She arrived pretty banged up from months of partying. Becca hung on to the “party girl” attitude for a little while until she realized she wanted to truly recover. Becca completed the steps at the retreat and has had a complete shift in her whole being. Becca 2.0 is a kind and compassionate member of the recovery community. Becca has been supporting a meeting at Taylor Made for months and maintains contact with the retreat. She continues to stay in contact with alumni and support other women in their recovery. This past summer Becca and her partner adopted a German Shepherd puppy. They are also very excited to be welcoming their son into the world in January.

The lives these women have created were impossible prior to obtaining freedom from their disease of addiction and alcoholism. We at Taylor Made Retreat love watching such beautiful lives unfold when individuals surrender to a recovery program.

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An Introduction to the 12 steps of Alcoholic Anonymous

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Alcoholics anonymous twelve steps are an arrangement of spiritual principles. It is a camaraderie of individuals who solve their drinking problems. Sincerely practicing these principles in real-life empowers individuals to expel their drinking obsession while enabling them to recover from alcoholism. Regardless of age, gender, or education, anyone can participate in the A.A. meetings where their fundamental focus is to achieve sobriety. The only prerequisite to joining an alcoholics anonymous is the desire to quit alcohol abuse. 

Following are the twelve steps that are covered in any alcoholic anonymous program:

Step 1: Admitting powerlessness over alcohol

The first and foremost step of alcoholics anonymous is admitting that you have a drinking problem. Acceptance can be difficult for some individuals, yet it is the solid foundation for positive changes. Therefore, individuals must understand the disease model of addiction.

Step 2: Believing that the higher power can help in restoring the sanity

The second step of Alcoholics Anonymous states that a power greater than ourselves can enable individuals to regain their sanity. Here, the individuals struggling with alcohol abuse are taught how to connect with their inner conscience and higher power to seek help, enabling them to find inspiration that can help them remain sober. 

Step 3: Giving up on personal will and believing in the empower of Almighty

During the early stage of recovery, self-reliance can take you to relapse. Some alcoholics may have a hard time undergoing this step because of conflicting feelings. However, this step is meant to assist alcoholics in relying on more robust support that can help them cease their drinking habits. 

Step 4: Self-reflection

Another critical step of Alcoholics Anonymous is to stay faithful to themselves during the entire treatment program.You may learn about your true beliefs, personal character, and weaknesses that contributed to alcoholism during self-discovery. This step works as a foundation for future efforts by making you aware of your weaknesses and helping you to focus on your points of improvement that need support. 

Step 5: Honest acceptance of wrongdoings and effective communication

Besides admitting the exact nature of your misdeeds, step 5 requires you to embark on honest self-assessment for your faults. This step helps individuals mitigate their egoism and allows them to minimize their fear. Therefore, equipping you to work on your confessions with honesty, courage, and openness to the Almighty and other human beings.

Step 6: Willingness to be cured by God

Another significant step of Alcoholics Anonymous is to become willing to recover and make the most out of their addiction recovery program. Hence, the sixth step focuses on willingness to let go of your inner fears, weaknesses, and other shortcomings. Furthermore, it helps you focus on the desire to transform your old behaviors into the path to sobriety. 

Step 7: Praying to the Almighty to eliminate the shortcomings

This step is the continuation of the sixth step. Once individuals become willing to transform their negative thoughts and behavioral patterns, they can connect with their inner self and seek support from the Almighty for helping them to remove their shortcomings. Hence, individuals learn to adopt new, healthy practices that help them prevent relapse and combat cravings. 

Step 8: Being honest about your wrongdoings

As individuals approach the eighth step of Alcoholics Anonymous, they need to acknowledge the enormous progress they have made so far. This also helps you work through resentments that could potentially trigger a relapse. However, the fundamental root of this step is to truly understand the impact of your actions on others. 

Step 9: Making one-on-one amendments 

This step is for people to make amends in person by expressing their apologies calmly and rationally. This step and the journey so far allows individuals to communicate effectively and make amends willingly regardless of the personal consequences. Hence, the spiritual aspect of the mandate enables you to develop the strength to do the right thing by following the right path to a sober lifestyle.

Step 10: Focusing on continuing to take personal inventory 

The purpose of this step is to show yourself that you can make the right decisions without falling into the vicious cycle of relapse. This enables you to take responsibility for your actions and practice different coping ways to deal with anger or stress. Therefore, you choose a sober and better life rather than hurling abuse. 

Step 11: Practicing prayer and meditation

Prayer and mindful meditation are the critical components of the holistic portion of the comprehensive recovery program. Hence, this step encourages the bolstering of spiritual connection. This further helps in relapse prevention and emotional regulation.

Step 12: Practicing spiritual awakening

All of the steps mentioned above help individuals attain spiritual awakening amongst themselves. With the forever support of the A.A. fellowship, you become capable of accomplishing this treatment program. Moreover, it proves your ability to lead a healthy, sober life.

About‌ ‌us‌ ‌

If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are looking for an effective alternative to a rehabilitation treatment facility to free yourself or your loved ones from‌ the shackles of ‌substance addiction,‌ ‌we‌ ‌are here to help you.‌ ‌

At Taylor Made Retreat, we provide an ideal environment to individuals struggling with substance abuse issues to help them achieve life-long sobriety, inner peace, and confidence. For detailed information about ‌our‌ ‌program,‌ ‌reach us‌ ‌at‌ ‌503-457-3366‌ ‌or‌ ‌email‌ ‌us‌ ‌at‌ ‌‌info@taylormaderetreat.org‌.‌

Recovery From Addiction

The Importance Of Personal Growth In Recovery From Addiction

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The fundamental concept of addiction recovery is personal growth. Regardless of the uniqueness of every type of addiction, one of the most common underlying reasons is the desire to escape reality. Accepting the current situation as it is, and coming to terms with the emotions one feels, is essential to cease this longing to escape. Seeking the assistance of a rehab center or alternative, such as Taylor Made Retreat,  helps you figure out the fears, insecurities, anger issues, and deep-engraved emotions that lie at the root of this escapism. This allows you to move past the negativity within you and empowers you to live a better life ahead. 

Here are a few reasons personal growth is essential in your substance abuse or addiction recovery. 

Addiction recovery treatment helps you develop a relationship with yourself

Growing with the recovery treatment program enables you to develop a better relationship with yourself. The treatment process is often likened to an onion as it manifests in several intertwined layers.  Each step adds a significant value to an individual’s life, such as self-care and self-respect. Hence, as you pursue and master one aspect of personal growth, the future challenge becomes more manageable, and so on. Therefore, recovery treatment helps you heal and grow within yourself, one step at a time.

Personal growth is a lifelong process

The rehab treatment isn’t a one-shot therapy. Instead, it empowers the individuals struggling with substance abuse to function competently without giving in to their addictive tendencies. However, it’s common for individuals to feel vulnerable and powerless at times post their rehab stint. Fortunately, the learnings mastered from recovery can help such individuals in effectively combating these emotional turmoils and remain unflinching in their sobriety. The robust personal growth indulged in during rehab gives the individuals strategies and coping mechanisms to help them rebuild their life, career, and relationships while leading a healthy, sober lifestyle. 

Personal growth enables you to discover your inner potential

Substance abuse and addiction kill the essence of inner positivity in individuals. This lost strength and confidence return only with time during rehab, but constant growth is inevitable throughout each day. Addiction recovery is a lifetime process. 

And only through personal growth can an individual be optimistic about rebuilding a healthier lifestyle, work on new habits, and feel confident and at peace with themselves. 

Boosts your self-control and motivation to live a better life

Addiction is indeed a result of a lack of self-control. Specific subconscious beliefs and underlying negative emotions often drive people to respond impulsively to such life-wrecking temptations. 

However, by practicing various meditation therapies during the recovery treatment, you develop the ability to strengthen your self-control instincts. 

It helps you regulate your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to accomplish more significant objectives and lead a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life.

Personal growth enhances resiliency and peace of mind 

People pursuing the path of sobriety require high self-esteem that can only be mastered through constant personal growth. 

Practicing meditation, mindfulness, and regular yoga helps you improve your focus and self-awareness, making you feel at peace with your inner self. 

This also strengthens you psychologically to recover quickly from life’s challenges, tragedies, and difficulties, without yielding to temptations and easy way-outs. 

A greater sense of peace, acceptance, and resiliency are significant elements of personal growth. 

About‌ ‌us‌ ‌

If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are looking for an effective alternative to a rehabilitation treatment facility to free yourself or your loved ones from‌ the shackles of ‌substance addiction,‌ ‌we‌ ‌are here to help you.‌ ‌

At Taylor Made Retreat, we provide an ideal environment to individuals struggling with substance abuse issues to help them achieve life-long sobriety, inner peace, and confidence. For detailed information about ‌our‌ ‌program or substance use disorder treatment,‌ ‌reach us‌ ‌at‌ ‌503-457-3366‌ ‌or‌ ‌email‌ ‌us‌ ‌at‌ ‌‌info@taylormaderetreat.org‌.‌