Community Impact

Workshops & Events

Our mission to serve others through accessible resources and programs for all people starts at the heart of our DNA — the community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for people to connect and open the door to conversation that breaks the stigma of mental health. We believe that through these efforts we can create a ripple effect of wellness that leads to a positive impact in the community and beyond.

Our Philosophy

Since opening our doors in 2018 it has been our vision to serve the community beyond the four walls of our office. Our team has provided over 50+ free or low cost workshops, presentations, mental health booths and events for the community. We've cultivated relationships with other community organizations and mental health agencies so that we can provide a wide range of valuable mental health skills and tools from experts in various fields.

We strive to provide opportunities to join us in learning, working to destigmatize mental health and taking actionable steps towards creating change. It is our hope that by supporting communities both near and far, we can increase people's capacity for empathy, connection and growth in an effort to pave the way for future generations.

Current Events

Virtual CEU | April 29

Eating disorders are among the most complex and high-risk conditions clinicians encounter — yet many therapists receive minimal formal training in how to confidently assess and respond to them.

This practical, skills-based training led by Audrey Grunst, LCSW and Meredith Starr, RDN, LDN, equips clinicians to recognize early warning signs and subclinical disordered eating, accurately assess and apply diagnostic criteria, and more.

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Mental Health Action Day

Move from awareness to action! Join us for our 6th Annual Mental Health Action Day Walk & Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 21 from 6:30–7:30 PM, a warm, family-friendly evening centered on connection, fresh air, and community. This day is all about taking meaningful steps toward mental health, and this is one simple, feel-good way to do that together. Come walk, connect, and enjoy a little ice cream while being part of something bigger. This year, proceeds support Paws for Patrick, a local nonprofit helping individuals access emotional support animals and mental health resources so more people feel supported and not alone.

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Check Out Some of Our Work

Workshops

2025

Creative Connections Art Workshop
Team Building Workshop with the Loyola Ramblerttes JV Team
Mental Performance for Athletes Workshop with Deerfield Cross Country Team
Helping Parents Navigate Relationships with Food & Body
Understanding the Basics of DBT
Rooted In You: Building Confidence & Belonging in Your Identity
Food, Mood & Body: An Emotional Support Group For People Seeking A Healthy Relationship With Food
Planting The Seeds Of Self-Love: Wellness & Painting Workshop

2024

Beating The Winter Blues: Winter Wellness Workshop
Summer Of Self-Care Camp
Balancing It All: Mental Performance Camp for Athletes
Positive Coping On Social Media: A Workshop For 5th-8th Graders

2023

Positive Coping On Social Media: A Workshop For 5th-6th Graders
Confidently Me: Empowering Social Skills For 4th-5th Graders
Summer Of Self-Care Camp
Balancing It All: Mental Performance Camp For Athletes
Social-Emotional Skills Group
Cool, Calm & Confident: Learning How To Feel Better After Conflict
Empowered & Educated: A Mental Health Workshop

2022

Self-Care Sundays: Holiday Series
Summer Of Self Care Camp
Balancing It All: Summer Camp For Athletes
Growing A Resilient Mind Kappa Kappa Gamma
Walk In My Shoes: Creative Teen Workshop Private Simply Bee Workshop
Set Yourself Up For Success: College Bound Seniors Private Simply Bee Group

2021

Lydia Home Teen Workshop Fill A Heart 4 Kids
Living In The Moment - Mindfulness Workshop For Adults Simply Bee

2020

How to Be Successful Without the Burnout Kappa Kappa Gamma

2019

Stand in Your Power Workshop (January & February) Hawthorne Elementary School
Embody Love Movement Workshop Black Cat Yoga
Renew Retreat For Professionals Heartwood Center
Self Care Sunday Dailey Method
Binge Eating Support Group Private Simply Bee Support Group
Women of Influence Tranel Financial Group
Safety Town Gorton Community Center

2018

RECLAIM: Personal Development Retreat for Young Adults Gorton Community Center

2017

Youth Stress in Northbrook: Stories, Conversation and Information Northbrook Youth Commission
RECLAIM: Personal Development Retreat For Young Adults Lake Bluff

Events

Presentations

2025

Triggers, Tantrums & Attunement: A Neuroscientific Approach to Family Regulation CE Event
GARM for Coaches Presentation at Pegasus FC
GARM for Clinical Teams Here & Now CE Event
Balancing Act: Making Room for Self- Care in a Busy Life Stevenson Peer Helpers
Harnessing AI to Enhance Eating Disorder Treatment CE Event
Understanding The Role Of Support Animals In Mental Health Paws For Patrick Webinar

2024

Motivation: Igniting Minds Amidst Mental Health Struggles Mental Health Association Of Greater Chicago 6 for 6 Breakfast Series
Understanding and Caring For Vicarious Trauma: A Helper's Guide GiveNKind
Fostering Resiliency & Growth in Athletes, Clients With Eating Disorders & Special Populations Lake County Professionals CE Event
How To Build Psychological Safety Between Therapist and Traumatized Youth Menninger CE Event
Understanding The Basics Of Eating Disorders Warren Youth and Family Services CE Event
Informed Outpatient Treatment For Eating Disorders Warren Youth and Family Services CE Event
D70 Foundation Luncheon

2023

Best Practices to Create Post Traumatic Growth for Both First Responders and Community Members Ascension CEU Event
I Want To Lead: Developing A Crisis Response System In Your Organization or Community Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association (NIEAPA)
Growing A Resilient Mind / Better Than Fine: Using A Self Care Plan To Excel At Home and Work / Vicarious Trauma: How Other People’s Pain Impacts You Lake County Safety Conference
Mothers Of Young Children Presentation On Self-Compassion

2021

Mental Health Action Day Walk Powered by MTV Entertainment Group
Finding Strength: How To Mentally Cope During COVID-19 Park Ridge Public Health Commission & Public Library

2020

Screenagers Panel Discussion Gorton Community Center
New Year New Connections Networking Event B. Bungalow
How to Be Successful Without the Burnout Kappa Kappa Gamma
Chronic Pain and Mental Health Arthritis Foundation Medical Honoree
Coffee Chat for Parents CATCH
Ask Us Anything LEAD

2019

Raising Resilient Kids Gorton Community Center
Ask Us Anything LEAD (April & October)
Fresh Start Incubator Panel Lake Forest
Women of InfluenceTranel Financial Group
Safety Town Gorton Community Center
Practicing Failure CATCH
National Eating Disorders Walk
Panel Discussion of 'Angst' Documentary Libertyville High School

2018

RECLAIM: Personal Development Retreat for Young Adults Gorton Community Center
The Mask You Live In Gorton Community Center
Parenting in Today's Stressful World CATCH

2017

RECLAIM: Personal Development Retreat For Young Adults Lake Bluff

Looking For More Information?

If you are looking to partner on an upcoming event, or if you have questions about an upcoming Simply Bee event, please schedule a brief call with our Director Of Operations & Communications, Kate Kelley, MSW, and she will be happy to help!

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