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You peel an orange right there in the garden, savoring the brightness of it, and toss the rind into the compost pile that will feed next season’s growth. You slice strawberries and bag them for frozen smoothie packs, knowing they’ll be given out at the food pantry later in the…

The holiday season can be a beautiful time of year. With so many activities, decorations, and social gatherings, it can offer opportunities to connect with friends and family we don’t see often. It can be a time when we feel more gratitude for what we have and to share with…

Oh the change in weather is finally here! With the change comes beautiful leaf colors, breezy walks in the park, and cozy cups of coffee or hot cocoa. The holiday season can be joyful, but it often brings stress, financial pressure, and changes to daily routines. With a little planning…

Volunteering can be defined as acting in the service of others without expecting anything in return. I recently led a psychoeducational group on the benefits of volunteering and wanted to share some information I found in preparation for this. Volunteering is incredibly beneficial for not only the people being served,…

Share The Love We’ve all heard the phrase, what does it mean to you? I’m thinking about all the new veterans we have coming to Bastion these days. They are coming to find housing, to participate in the Wellness Intensive, to learn about what we offer, etc. They come for…

The holidays are squarely upon us. If there is any doubt, just go to any local retail store and observe the displays. It seems that Christmas promotions start earlier and earlier, and that means that holiday-related stress and anxiety can start earlier as well. The consumer culture around Christmas can…

As the holiday season approaches, managing stress is essential. Neda Gould, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at Johns Hopkins, offers mindfulness tips that can help you plan ahead to prevent stress. I wanted to take the opportunity to expand on these simple strategies that can be integrated into daily routines to…

When is the last time you gave a thank you card? How does it feel when someone gives you a deep heartfelt thank you? Have you offered one lately? Gratitude is powerful. Science has proven that practicing gratitude can make a big difference in your life – in both your…

Our Bastion veteran community is thrilled to be returning to The National WWII Museum on Friday, November 15! We invite you to join us for an evening of music, food, and guest speakers while learning about the transformative impacts created by our intentional veteran community. Guests will have the opportunity…