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Drug Summit for the Community Planned on March 7th
Posted on: February 4, 2014 12:00 pm
Please join Walden at the Drug Summit planned for the Community on March 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Hall.Walden will be partnering with the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, Health Department, Sheriff’s
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Gratitude Post 8: Grateful Teens
Posted on: November 27, 2013 7:30 am
Some folks may chuckle a bit to see a blog post entitled "Grateful Teens." After all, the moodiness and questioning characteristics of adolescence often challenge adults so much that they sometimes overshadow the way we think about teens. The fact is,
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Gratitude Post 7: grateful for the chance to see ourselves through others
Posted on: November 22, 2013 9:27 am
Many of us are our own worst critics. From our appearance to our personal strengths, talents or skills, we tend to underestimate ourselves. We may even beat up on ourselves, and this may prevent us from happier, healthier lives. This may be
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Day 6 Gratitude Challenge Post: grateful for life-long growth
Posted on: November 16, 2013 8:28 am
We are grateful for the human capacity to grow at any age, in big and small ways. Bob Dylan, songwriter and painter known to so many of us as a folk artist, is now expressing himself creatively with iron art. At 72, he uses found iron objects and welds
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From Day 5 of Gratitude Challenge: Thank you veterans, families and those who serve by helping them!
Posted on: November 16, 2013 8:09 am
We are grateful for all who serve, all who love a veteran, and all who support veterans.
From a June 2012 blog post of ours about veterans and PTSD:
For many Americans, living with PTSD is a daily reality-- for them and for their loved
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Gratitude Challenge Day 3 Post: Grateful for the Capacity for Change
Posted on: November 4, 2013 7:36 am
Today, we are grateful for the capacity for change. The potential for change is a key component of hope. By the same token, having hope motivates us change our behaviors, living situations or other concerns that may be unhealthy for us. The
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Gratitude Challenge Day 1 Post: Kristen Johnston and SLAM
Posted on: November 2, 2013 11:12 am
Today, we are grateful for Kristen Johnston, famous actress, comedian, and person in recovery, for creating the organization SLAM-- a non profit dedicated to starting a sober high school in NYC. Go, Kristen, and thanks for sharing your story and trying
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Fit for Recovery- a free exercise class adds to wellness options at Beacon of Hope
Posted on: October 6, 2013 2:39 pm
We are very grateful to have volunteer and trained fitness instructor Paige Fletcher with us at Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Centers most Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30. Paige's free exercise class works out the muscles while being a chance to talk
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Winning slogan named, Community Block Party t-shirts on the way!
Posted on: September 11, 2013 10:20 pm
The winning slogan for the Recovery and Wellness Community Block Party happening 9/29, 2 to 5 p.m., in Lexington Park/Millison Plaza has been selected by popular vote. "Do the right thing, even when nobody's looking" won! Congratulations, J.N.! Join us
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Making Suicide Prevention an Every Day Matter
Posted on: September 11, 2013 7:33 am
Yesterday, September 10th 2013, was National Suicide Prevention Day. I was touched and grateful to receive the following text message from a colleague and friend: In light of National Suicide Prevention Day, I just wanted to let you know that I love you
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Recovery & Wellness Community Block Party 9/29
Posted on: September 5, 2013 3:17 am
It's a Party in the Park on Sunday, September 29th from 2-5 p.m., celebrating recovery and wellness. All ages are invited to come out and enjoy a rain or shine afternoon of free fun and food. Games, activities, music, henna tattoo artist, face painting,
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Please join us at The Cove/DFZ on 4/16 for an Open House!
Posted on: April 11, 2013 9:07 pm
Celebrate our 40th anniversary as well as check out our newest program, The Cove/D.F.Z. Youth Wellness and Recovery Center, at our Open House!When: Tuesday, 4/16, 12-2 p.m.
Where: 44871 St. Andrews Church Road California, MD
What's Available: food,
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The Cove/DFZ Youth Center opens early February 2013!
Posted on: January 23, 2013 6:42 am
Walden is pleased to announce the opening of The Cove/DFZ, a youth recovery center, on January 31st! The Cove/DFA welcomes teens with a safe, fun, and sober environment. The center is for youth ages 12-17 who are having problems with drugs or alcohol.
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Walden thanks donors and partners of Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party
Posted on: October 9, 2012 9:28 pm
We sincerely thank the following donors and sponsors for their support of treatment and recovery programming at the Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party, held on September 16th, at Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center:Leading by Example:
CMI
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Walden Recovery Block Party article and video published
Posted on: October 7, 2012 8:09 pm
The Lexington Park Leader covered the Southern Maryland Recovery Block Party at our Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center on Sept 16th. To go to the article and video, go to
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July Calendar for Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center posted!
Posted on: June 27, 2012 12:22 pm
Take a look at the "hot" recovery action in Lexington Park at Beacon of Hope this July here! New this month: Recovery Block Party and Recovery Walk Prep meetings on July 9th, 23th and 30th, 5:30 to 7 p.m.!
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Posted on: June 27, 2012 11:28 am
Today is National PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Day. For many Americans, living with PTSD is a daily reality-- for them and for their loved ones. About 3.5% of American adults experience PTSD in any given year.Those impacted by PTSD,
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Powerful People Disclose Mental Health Issues to Break “Taboo”
Posted on: June 22, 2012 4:36 pm
Contributed by L.S. Webb, Community Engagement Manager for Walden SierraEarlier this month, two elected members of British Parliament, Kevan Jones and Charles Walker, spoke publicly about their personal experiences living with mental illness. Mental health
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New Study Finds Therapy for Depression over the Phone Helpful
Posted on: June 15, 2012 12:49 pm
Contributed by L.S. Webb, Community Engagement Manager for Walden SierraWe have known for some time that therapy is a very effective tool for people struggling with depression. We also know that people with a mental illness often delay getting help—the
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Recovery Block Parties - Taking Recovery to the Streets!
Posted on: June 10, 2012 8:45 pm
Contributed by L.S. Webb, Community Engagement Manager for Walden SierraFor people seeking recovery, finding a positive place within the recovery community can be life-saving. Removing the stigma of illness and helping people in recovery have positive
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May 2012 at Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center activity calendar is available!
Posted on: May 2, 2012 12:36 pm
Please click here to open the May 2012 Beacon of Hope calendar. The Beacon Advisory Committee is meeting on Saturday May 19th from 1 to 2 p.m. at Beacon. Please consider volunteering on this committee if you are a recovering individual or a loved one
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Recovery Discovery Walk on October 22nd
Posted on: October 3, 2011 12:23 pm
Are you someone...
with a lived experience in recovery?
who is seeking recovery?
with a loved one in recovery or seeking recovery?
who believes that everyone with the courage to face addiction and trauma has the potential for recovery?
Then, the
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Recovery Benefits Everyone
Posted on: October 3, 2011 12:20 pm
"Recovery Benefits Everyone" was the theme chosen by SAMHSA for this September's National Addictive Disease Recovery Month. At Walden, we couldn't agree more. The ultimate outcome of all of our programs, services, and community efforts is recovery. We believe
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