What We Do
Our wellness program combines beekeeping with mindfulness practices.
Beekeeping For Veterans wellbeing 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.
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].
Combining beekeeping and mindfulness practices is a win-win for the veteran.
Why Beekeeping
Working bees requires that you be conscious and “in the moment”. Honey bees will quickly remind someone who has drifted mentally to other thoughts or stressors in a progressive manner, starting with a change in the sound of the hive, progressing to bumping the beekeeper and buzzing around their heads prior to attempting to sting. Working the hives can be very relaxing, as can sitting and watching the bees come and go.
Bees have a lot to teach us and the life
of the healthy hive is rich
To participate in our program