February 11, 2021
The Phoenix uses health and fitness to help individuals overcome addiction. Using quarantine, in-person sessions were not possible because of social distancing guidelines. Mindful of the isolation that those recovering from addiction experience even without the quarantine, the Phonex creatively switched to online classes and virtual group meetings.
Those working on their recovery continued to receive classes and attend group meetings online.
Challenges are catalysts for innovation.
Video: https://youtu.be/pOQ2fQzga8s
Story shared by Margaret Sergon, USA, based on a story originally collected by the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of Ball State University, Indiana, USA.
More info here or contact at msergon@my.nl.edu
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