How do I access the webinar?

After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive an email with a Zoom registration link. Complete this step to get your join link and calendar invite.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes — all sessions will be recorded and made available for 30 days after the event to registered participants.

Healthcare providers, exercise professionals, educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in the role of movement in recovery.

Do I need to attend all five sessions?

No — you can register for individual sessions or purchase the full series pass. A single registration link will work for all dates in your ticket type.

Is my registration fee tax-deductible?

No — registration fees cover event delivery. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to support FIR, please visit our https://donorbox.org/fitnessinrecovery2025.

What if I need to cancel?

Refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the first session on your ticket.

Can students attend at a discounted rate?

Yes — students can use the discount code STUDENT25 for 25% off any ticket type.

Understanding Addiction & The Healing Power of Movement

By Fitness in Recovery

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Overview

A 5-part live webinar on neuroscience, exercise, and addiction recovery, hosted by FIR in October — aligning with World Mental Health Day.

Join us for a powerful 5-part educational series exploring the intersection of neuroscience, public health, and physical movement in addiction recovery — presented by Fitness in Recovery with support from West Chester University.

Hosted in alignment with World Mental Health Day, this live webinar series is designed for healthcare professionals, exercise scientists, educators, and community leaders seeking evidence-based, actionable strategies for integrating exercise into recovery pathways.

All proceeds support FIR programming and mental health awareness efforts.

📅 Schedule (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM EST):

Oct 1: Understanding Substance Use & Public Health
Oct 8: Hedonic Deficit & Ontological Breakdown
Oct 15: Recovery Science & Exercise as Intervention
Oct 22: Implementation Across Care Settings
Oct 29: Practical Applications & Future Directions

🎯 Why Attend?

Learn how exercise transforms addiction recovery
Understand the neurobiology of pleasure, healing, and mental health
Explore FIR protocols for clinical and community use
Align with World Mental Health Day by advancing recovery-focused mental health strategies
Help shape future offerings through our post-webinar survey

💻 Format: 100% Virtual (Zoom)

💵 Cost: $25/session or $100 for the full series

🎓 Student Discount: Use code STUDENT25 for 25% off (an active student ID will be required)

Category: Health, Personal health

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Highlights

1 hour
Online

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Online event

Agenda

18:30 - 19:30

October 1 – Understanding Substance Use & Public Health

Explore substance use disorder as a public health crisis and reframe addiction as “soul sickness.” Gain an introduction to the hedonic deficit model and consider its clinical implications through interactive polling and guided reflection.

18:30 - 19:30

October 8 – Hedonic Deficit & Ontological Breakdown

Examine the neurobiology of pleasure and recovery. Learn how the SAID principle applies to addiction science, and discover how exercise supports neurochemical rebalancing. Engage in breakout discussions and live Q&A.

18:30 - 19:30

October 15 – Recovery Science & Exercise as Intervention

Dive into FIR program types and their neurohormonal targets. Understand how structured exercise addresses hedonic rehabilitation, and explore strategies for real-world implementation in treatment settings. Includes polling and reflection.

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