The WAR team's goal is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior's life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and staff cope with the mental stresses a pandemic can cause.
"The wellness program was created last year due to the increase of Air Force suicides," said Armando Franco, wellness team lead and resiliency interim. "Resiliency has always been a part of the AFW2 mission, and this program offers a multitude of activities and skills to help enable Airmen to make sound choices."
During this time it may be hard, almost impossible, for people to get out of, not only their homes, but their own heads and create a positive energy within themselves. Some activities that the WAR team teaches on live social media are journaling, different forms of art, improv, resiliency skills and live music. All activities apply resilience skills in day-to-day living in order to promote healthy wellness.
"Keeping a healthy mental state during this time is more important than before because many people have never had to focus on it as much as they do now," said Candace Escobedo, WAR program manager. "The activities and skills taught through our program will help people maintain a well-balanced healthy lifestyle to continue beyond this pandemic."
