Hello!
By now I hope you have seen our most recent news—we have launched Simply Bee Campus! It is a physical and digital place where we serve community members on both a local and national level. On top of our work in the community, we will continue to offer free and paid-for content. Our aim is to provide valuable, evidence-based and meaningful services and products.
There is no surprise that we genuinely believe mental health goes far beyond the walls of the therapy office. That is why we developed Campus. We will be busy integrating SEL, DEI, Sports Performance and more in school systems and corporate businesses. If you think your organization would benefit from our expertise, feel free to reply and we’ll jump on a call and chat!
As always, if there is more we can do to serve you please let us know. We look forward to growing in a meaningful and connected way.
Sincerely,
Audrey
PS - We hope you will join our Mental Health Action Day in Libertyville on May 19th. We have raised thousands of dollars and believe that we can make a difference with your help! Come and join, donations are NOT required to show your efforts towards mental health.
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What's Happening Around The Hive |
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Mental Health Action Day - Walk & Ice Cream Social
May 19th
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Mental Health Action Day is an initiative powered by MTV Entertainment containing a coalition of more than 1600 nonprofits, brands, government agencies, and influential leaders. Simply Bee is proud to be a part of this global network who are all working together to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action.
Whether you're taking action for yourself, a loved one or to advocate for systemic change, your efforts are appreciated.
How we're taking action:
What: A FREE family-friendly Walk & Ice Cream Social!
When: Thursday, May 19th | 6:30-7:30pm
Where: We will meet at the bike path on the corner of 176 & Garfield (behind St. John's Church) and walk west, ending at Dairy Dream for a free ice cream cone.
Additional Details: There will be photo opportunities throughout the event so come wearing MHAD theme colors of orange and/or blue!
Donations will go to the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation, whose mission is to connect Service Members and their families with each other and to the resources and benefits they earned and deserve, free and confidentially regardless of discharge status.
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Can't Attend But Looking For Ways To Take Action?
We appreciate your contribution and willingness to support the Mental Health Action Day Initiative. Donate in honor of a loved one by adding their name at checkout. We will read the names of those honored at our event.
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'Summer of Self-Care' Camp Sign-ups - Open Now!
June 13th-16th
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Join us this June for our 1st 'Summer of Self-Care' 4-day summer camp! The girls will be led by our expert facilitators Emily Plesnicar, LPC and yoga instructor Stephanie Bersh, E-RYT in mindfulness projects, movement & therapeutic crafts focused on empowerment, gratitude, kindness and self-care.
This will be a space for each participant to find connection while building a toolbox of self-care skills and practices.
Workshop Details:
- When: June 13-16 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- Who: Tweens ages 10-13
- Where: BASH | 707 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL
- Cost: $200/Person
We hope to see your tween there to set them up for a summer filled with self-care & self-love.
We're half way full & space is limited so don’t wait to sign up!
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Supporting Emotional Regulation In Kids As A Parent
Available Now
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Are you the parent of a little one who:
-Struggles with new experiences or transitions?
-Has frequent tantrums and seems consistently overwhelmed?
-Shuts down completely when experiencing big emotions?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our newest digital course is for YOU!
These behaviors are a common result of emotional dysregulation in young kids who are in the early developmental stages of life. Knowing how to best support them as a parent is a challenge. Facilitator Annie Peck, LPC created this course to help you understand the causes behind emotional dysregulation and what you can do to help foster appropriate emotional responses in your household. Complete with tangible coping skills and compassionate encouragement, this course is here to support you as you navigate the journey of raising little humans with big emotions.
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Panel Discussion with Hope For The Day
May 11th
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Join Hope For The Day and their panelists of experts as they take a look at Representations of Suicide in Movies & TV.
This speaker event was put together by HTFD's Spring 2022 Education Interns Gabby (Louisiana State University) and Rahal (University of Illinois Chicago) and is meant to create discussion around movies and TV show’s portrayal of suicide.
Event Info:
May 11, 2022 | 6-7:30PM CST
Panelists:
- Audrey Grunst, LCSW, CCM —clinician (Illinois)
- Avery C F Otten —screenwriter (California)
- Hannah Plauche, PhD, MS —academic (Louisiana)
After registering, you will receive confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Remember IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK.
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In Case You Missed It...Simply Bee Campus Rebrand Announcement |
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As Simply Bee has expanded over the past 4 years, we have strived for our growth to be in alignment with our mission. We believe that therapy happens beyond the walls of our offices—so over time we've begun to conceptualize our work much like a university campus.
We want you to think of Simply Bee Campus as a place that is evolving mental health. The Growth & Resiliency Model© is the foundation of all the work that we do here.
Simply Bee Campus is comprised of four departments:
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Counseling: Therapy and Wellness Services (yoga & nutrition)
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Training & Development: Social Emotional Learning, Sports Performance, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Community: Events, Workshops & Public Speaking
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Products: Bee You Planner Series and Well, Not Perfect Podcast and Digital Courses
Read the full announcement here.
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In Case You Missed It
Want More?
If you're interested in checking out our resources and programs designed to support wellbeing for educators, parents & students join our Simply Bee Classroom newsletter, The Bulletin
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Do you see an event you like?
Contact us and we will help bring mental wellness to you!
For more information on workshops, public speaking engagements & more...
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