Back by popular demand, Self-Care Sundays are returning with a fun fall twist! Join us this October 18th for a fall themed workshop for middle school girls to focus on healthy boundaries, goal-setting, mindfulness & self-care.
Sundays can bring a lot of feelings, especially in middle school. As the weekend winds down, thoughts can quickly turn to the week ahead: assignments and activities, changing friendships, social pressures, busy schedules and all the unknowns Monday might bring. For middle school girls already navigating so much change, those “Sunday Scaries” can make it difficult to slow down, reset and feel ready for the week ahead.
In this fall-inspired self-care workshop, facilitated by therapist Emily Plesnicar, LCPC and yoga instructor Stephanie Bersh, E-RYT, middle schoolers will have space to connect with peers, talk through the real-life challenges they’re navigating and build practical tools for managing stress. Emily & Stephanie will pair supportive discussion with yoga, mindful movement and fun seasonal crafts to help girls slow down, reconnect with themselves and head into Monday feeling a little more grounded and confident.
During this workshop your middle schooler will:
👻 Build practical strategies for managing school stress, busy schedules and the unknowns of the week ahead
đź‘» Explore healthy ways to navigate changing friendships, peer pressure and the stress of fitting in
đź‘» Strengthen self-confidence while discovering coping and self-care tools that work for them
Workshop Details:Â
- When: Sunday, October 18 | 1:00–3:00 PM
- Who: Current 6th–8th grade girls
- Where: Simply Bee Counseling | 175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Suite 325
- Cost:Â $50
Space is limited—sign up today!
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Meet The Facilitators
Emily Plesnicar, MA, LCPC
Emily graduated from Roosevelt University in 2021 with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health. Emily enjoys working with children and adolescents. She has experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, ADHD, work/school refusal, and depression. Prior to Simply Bee, Emily did her clinical internship as a therapist at New Connections Academy. She also has experience as an Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist working with ASD.Â
Emily believes it is important to build a trusting relationship between the therapist and client by taking the time to listen and understand in a non-judgmental space. Emily has a collaborative approach when working with her clients while incorporating mindfulness. Â
Stephanie Bersh, E-RYT
Stephanie Bersh, E-RYT Certified is the resident yoga teacher at Simply Bee. She is a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, has been teaching yoga for over 8 years (over 1,000+ teaching hours) and has been practicing yoga for the past 15 years. Stephanie is Hatha certified with a strong foundation in basic postures for grounding and increased flexibility, gentle yoga for relaxation, and restorative yoga for releasing tension in the mind and body.
In her workshops for adults, young adults, and teens, Stephanie’s teaching style is dedicated to alignment, safety and growth. Stephanie strives to create a welcoming and un-intimidating environment to allow participants to receive the health and relaxation benefits of yoga. She focuses on simple practices such as breathwork, body movement, journaling, and meditation.
