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ABOUT US
Beekeeping For Veterans is a non-for profit organization dedicated to helping veterans deal with PTSD. We are made up of experienced beekeepers and certified mindfulness coaches. Together we believe we can make a difference in the lives of veterans, their families and the environment.
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We are currently in both America and Canada. If you are living in a different location throughout the world, please reach out to us and let’s see how we can help you beekeep.
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Beekeeping For Veterans has a two part mission:
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Our social impact is to help veterans overcome issues with PTSD, assisting them to overcome emotional and mental trauma, and help them become better members of society.
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Our environmental impact is to put more bees into the world. Bees are pollinators and are now on the endangered species list. Bees are responsible for one out of every four bites of food that we eat. Without bees there is no food.
What we do
Our wellness program combines beekeeping with mindfulness practices.
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Beekeeping For Veterans wellness program helps decrease distress and improves mood. The effects of our program are measurable, as seen by an increase in the release of endorphins in the person interacting with bees. While beekeeping one needs to maintain a calm mind and be mindful of their movements. In addition during beekeeping, one will feel a positive rush of adrenaline.
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Mindfulness helps reduce anxiety and we think it’s particularly relevant regarding PTSD for combat Veterans, because it teaches people to be in the moment, in the present, and not to be thinking about combat engagement (or other stressful or traumatic events).
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Combining beekeeping and mindfulness practices is a win-win for the veteran.
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