Join us for a 2-day clinic. Build Confidence. Stay Focused. Thrive Under Pressure.
Many high-achieving students push themselves to excel in academics, arts, sports, leadership, and more—but still find the mental side of performance to be the most challenging. Perfectionism, fear of failure, performance anxiety, and difficulty bouncing back from mistakes can take a toll on confidence and joy, even in areas they love.
This clinic is designed to support high-performing teens in building the mental skills they need to succeed—while protecting their well-being. Facilitators Meghan Reilly, NCC, LPC, and Mike Motyka, MA, LPC, will guide participants through interactive activities and reflective learning to help them strengthen focus, regulate emotions, and develop a resilient mindset across all areas of life.
Whether you're teen is aiming for top grades, perfect performances, or leadership success, this clinic will provide practical tools to help them manage pressure, overcome negative thinking, and stay connected to who they are beyond their achievements.
Clinic Objectives:
👉 Learn strategies to manage performance anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
👉 Build tools for emotional regulation, confidence, and mental flexibility.
👉 Explore how to balance high expectations with sustainable self-worth and self-care.
👉 Strengthen a clear sense of identity beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments.
Clinic Details:
- When: July 18th and/or 25th | 9:30AM–12:00PM
- Who: High-Performing High School Students (All Genders, All Areas of Excellence Welcome)
- Where: Simply Bee Office | 175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Ste 325, Vernon Hills
- Cost: $120 for Both Sessions | $60 per Session
What To Expect
Each session begins with a check-in and expectation setting, followed by a combination of hands-on experiential learning, videos, discussion, and guided activities. Students will walk away with actionable tools and insights that apply to their unique challenges and goals.
Friday July 18th: 'What & Why' Skills & Application:
Gain understanding of ways to enhance self-awareness through exploring the role of emotions and their function(s) in high-performing activities, from sports to academics. Develop a stronger sense of identity/self inside and outside of the school environment by learning about values, identifying pressures of being a high-achiever, and building skills for resilience.
Friday July 25th: The 'How' Performance Skills
Dive into mindfulness and mental skills training designed to help teens focus, manage stress, and stay present under pressure. They'll also build confidence, practice positive self-talk, and learn how to turn unhelpful thoughts and habits into opportunities for growth, resilience, and balanced performance.
Q&A with the Facilitators
Meghan Reilly, MA, NCC
Q: What makes it so important for high performing students- whether in athletics, academics, arts, or leadership- to prioritize their mental health?
A: Prioritizing mental health is important for any high performing student because it helps them to manage stress, enhance overall health and wellbeing in and out of competition/performance, and builds their confidence to find long term success.
Q: What makes this summer clinic different from other performance-based programs for teens?
A: Mike and I are taking a holistic approach to running this clinic, focusing not only on performance-based skills development in the moment, but also other areas of participants' live. This helps participants to have a well-rounded experience that promotes growth, resilience, and self-awareness.
Q: As a facilitator what are you most looking forward to with the clinic?
A: Reaching a population of people I can remember being a part of, and sharing my professional and personal passion for this community.
Q: What is one message you hope every high performing student walks away with after attending this clinic?
A: Participants leave with experiencing a balanced sense of identity, self worth, and self defined success.
Mike Motyka, MA, LPC
Q: What makes it so important for high performing students- whether in athletics, academics, arts, or leadership- to prioritize their mental health?
A: My perspective is that it's not a matter of if, it's when. Life is going to continue to happen no matter what, so when life stressors meet stressors from performance, we need to be prepped to manage our mental health and overall well-being.
Q: What makes this summer clinic different from other performance-based programs for teens?
A: This summer clinic is different than other performance-based programs because we are offering a unique experience that combines both mental health and performance. By looking at mental health and wellness and it's effect on performance, we can take an integrative approach to reaching your full potential.
Q: As a facilitator what are you most looking forward to with the clinic?
A: I am looking forward to seeing each individual dive into their experience on a deeper level and apply the skills they learn from this workshop.
Q: What is one message you hope every high performing student walks away with after attending this clinic?
A: That mental health is a large factor in how perform and with the right skillsets and systems in place we are able to succeed in our daily lives.
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