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Led by Simply Bee dietitian Shannon Dickinson, MS, LDN, RDN, this 4-week group is designed to provide adults with a safe, supportive space to explore and address their relationship with food and body. For those navigating struggles with binge eating, overeating, or feeling out of control around food, this group offers a chance to connect with others who understand and relate. Together, participants will explore the role food plays in their lives and develop tools to approach eating with greater mindfulness and intuition.

Group Objectives:

  • Learn about the physiological and psychological drives that can lead to overeating and feelings of being out of control as it relates to food. 
  • Increase awareness and ability to respond to body cues and sensations such as hunger and fullness.
  • Gain skills and tools to support healthful shifts that promote confidence and overall wellness.  

Details: 

  • When: Thursdays in February | 6:30pm-7:30pm
    • 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
  • Who: Open To All Adults, Gender Inclusive
  • Where: Simply Bee Office | 175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Suite 325, Vernon Hills 
  • Cost: $100/person 
    • *No refunds for missed sessions

What You Will Experience:

  • Connection with other like-minded people  
  • Education on the impact of nourishment and the way we engage with food
  • Empathy and compassion  

Weekly Overview:

  • Week 1: Introduction and Restrict/Binge Cycle
  • Week 2: Interoceptive Awareness and Emotional Eating
  • Week 3: The Consequences of Diet Culture 
  • Week 4: Body Respect
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Meet The Facilitator

Shannon Dickinson, MS, LDN, RDN

Shannon is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who earned her Master’s degree in nutrition and wellness, with an emphasis in counseling, from Bradley University. She has experience working at the PHP/IOP and Outpatient level of care, treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders.

Shannon is Health at Every Size (HAES) informed and takes a weight neutral approach to nutrition therapy, utilizing the Intuitive Eating principles to assist individuals in healing their relationship with food and their body. Whether your goal is to learn how to manage a health condition through nutrition or heal your relationship with food, Shannon brings compassion and understanding to each session.

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