Professional Performance Programs
We deliver mental health presentations, programs & resources to professionals & organizations. Our goal is to provide tangible skills that support increased wellness across professional and personal settings.
About The Growth & Resiliency Model©
The Growth & Resiliency Model© was created and copyrighted in 2021 by Simply Bee CEO Audrey Grunst, LCSW. It is the foundation of the work we do with educators, students and parents. This comprehensive five-step model is designed to fuse theory, skill, and knowledge into people's understanding of their personal growth and emotional development. Through this model, we provide school communities with a toolbox of strategies and skills to create a growth-oriented environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
The theory behind this model is that a growth mindset occurs when you are aware of your internal world, can observe it without judgment, know how to respond instead of react, and can integrate all that information into the external world effectively. The final step is to reflect on the process, celebrate what went well and learn from what didn't. Through the use of this model, we believe you can learn to intuitively overcome life's daily challenges while appreciating them as opportunities for positive change.
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What We Solve
In today’s fast paced and competitve world, it’s common for professionals to experience stress, burnout, work-life imbalance, difficult workplace dynamics and uncertainty. Navigating these experiences can be significant sources of strain, affecting not only their mental health but also their productivity and overall well-being.
It’s not easy to know how or where to access the skills and resources needed to support professionals' wellness and growth. As dynamics continually evolve and change, it's essential for employees & organizations alike to have access to mental health education & resources.

What We Achieve
Through our professional performance programs, our expert team of mental health professionals is here to empower adults with practical strategies to perform, lead and grow while staying connected to their mental health.
By fostering a supportive environment and promoting open discussions about mental well-being, these programs are designed to promote resilience, provide coping & stress management skills and ultimately empower employees to be their most well selves in their professional & personal lives.
Lunch & Learn Series
Simply Bee's Lunch & Learn Series is an opportunity for organizations to provide mental health & professional development workshops to their employees. We use an experiential workshop model to engage professionals & empower them with the skills they need to prioritize their mental health as an employee and whole person. Our team can present on a variety of topics based on your specific organization's needs & experience.
Lunch & Learn Topic Examples:
- Resilience In The Workplace & At Home
- Grow & Lead Without Burnout
- Time Management For Busy Professionals
- Practical Tips for Work-Life Balance
- Building A Growth Mindset
- The Power Of Emotional Intelligence
- Executive Functioning for High Achievers
- Performance Under Pressure


Ready To Book?
If you would like additional details on booking a custom presentation or have questions on pricing and/or availability for our team, please schedule a brief discovery call with our Director Of Business Development, Cindy Brom, and she will be happy to help!
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Meet The Expert

Meet Audrey
Audrey Grunst, LCSW has been a provider in the mental health field since 2007. Audrey graduated from Loyola University Masters of Social Work Program in 2011 and developed programs for centers such as Lawrence Hall Youth Services, Eating Recovery Centers and Center for Contextual Change.
Audrey has extensive professional experience in behavioral health leadership, development and operation with a emphasis on growth and positive employee culture. Her program and business development experience includes outpatient, Intensive and Partial Hospital Programs and Residential care. Audrey has a strong understanding and value of community engagement to empower people to seek treatment and provide access to strong behavioral health care.
She is a speaker and published author known as an expert in eating disorders and mood disorders, and emphasizes resiliency and performance training in her presentations. Audrey is known for her strong drive to increase mental health services and grow business to address the demand for great care. Most recently, Audrey was awarded The Illinois Senate Award for her leadership in the Highland Park Fourth of July Shooting in 2022 for organizing over 600 therapists in a 5 day volunteer operation. Audrey combines her clinical knowledge and leadership skills to consult on several boards for mental health and safety in the Lake County, IL area and was recognized on Top 50 Women Leaders of Illinois for 2023.
Resources

Values Exercise & Tutorial
This activity and tutorial video is one of our most requested resources at Simply Bee. You will get an opportunity to establish your core values and learn the importance of using them to guide you through your life. This is a great activity for individuals and families alike! Be sure to save your top values in a place where you can see them everyday.

4 Ways To Cope With Uncertainty E-Book
Uncertainty is a major stressor that causes anxiety and overwhelm in many. Through the topics of growth mindset, mindfulness, the grief & loss process and confidence building, Audrey Grunst, LCSW provides tips on how to stay motivated and grounded during times of change.

Mindful Body Image E-Book
Conversations about food, nutrition and body image can feel challenging - especially when it comes to young people. Therapists Olivia Ritter, LPC & Kelli Segerson, MS created this resource to provide strategies and a compassionate framework for adults to nurture positive body image and self-esteem in young people.
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