“We depend on structure and we depend on each other.' How 12-Step groups are coping amid Coronavirus-enforced shutdowns
“To all my fellow recovering addicts and mental health strugglers, I see you and I love you,” reads a recent tweet from social media savvy Andy Lassner, an executive producer ofwho has frequently posted about his recovery. It’s a message that hits home, literally, for anyone in recovery now as the coronavirus pandemic has forced isolation amid widespread shutdowns in church basements, city buildings, anywhere where 12-step groups meet to focus on recovery.
Some groups were still meeting when the March 16 week started, despite recommendations by health officials to limit group activities that exceeded 10 or more while maintainingpractices of staying six-feet apart. A few members reported practices that included not holding hands or hugging while others say it was business as usual — until it wasn't. Even the meetings that were still available prior to March 19 were forced to go dark when L.A.
Experts note that structure, routine, connection and meetings are cornerstones of a successful recovery program and without any piece of that puzzle, some may struggle to stay on a successful path. Best-selling author Anne Lamott encouraged her 217,000 followers to seek out online and Zoom meetings, tweeting, “These couldn’t be more weird, stressful times, when without a loving community, one’s mind might get a little…funny, let’s say.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
12 Apocalyptic Songs For Any OccasionDark times call for dark comforts.
続きを読む »
12 At-Home Workouts You Can Do Without Any EquipmentYou can get results with just your bodyweight.
続きを読む »
Gas prices fall below $2 a gallon in 12 statesThe average price of a gallon of gas has fallen below $2 in nearly a quarter of the country's states, according to AAA. The national average currently stands at $2.19 for a gallon of regular gas — the lowest it's been since early December 2016.
続きを読む »
12 Celebrities celebrating Mother's Day for the very first timeMeet the celebrity mums celebrating their first Mother's Day on 22 March. From Meghan Markle and Gemma Atkinson to Cameron Diaz and Rachel Riley, see the first-time mums getting spoilt on Sunday
続きを読む »
Jared Leto Just Found Out About COVID-19 After a 12-Day Silent Retreat'Walked out yesterday into a very different world.'
続きを読む »
12 Political Podcasts to Help You Figure Out What the Hell Is HappeningThe 12 Best Political Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
続きを読む »