Nonprofit Mixer
Nonprofit Workshop
Understanding and Caring for Vicarious Trauma: A Helper’s Guide
Thursday, October 17, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
GiveNKind Center | 1000 Asbury Drive, Suite 5 | Buffalo Grove
Simply Bee Counseling and GiveNKind invite you to an interactive workshop to increase awareness of vicarious trauma and its impact on helping professionals. Attendees will leave with actionable tips for developing a personalized self-care plan to manage the effects of vicarious trauma.
The workshop is free. Please be sure to RSVP by October 16. Space is limited.
Audrey Grunst, LCSW, has been a provider in the mental health field since 2007, most known for her therapy skills in outpatient and intensive therapeutic programs. She opened Simply Bee Counseling in 2018 after spending 10 years in residential, group homes, intensive outpatient, and partial hospital programs.
Audrey graduated from Loyola University’s 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 was recently awarded The Illinois Senate Award for 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 the Top 50 Women Leaders of Illinois for 2023.
Support
Learn self-care and ways to build resiliency with friends and colleagues.
Conversation
Engage in thought-provoking discussions on challenges and innovations in the nonprofit world.
Community
Strengthen ties with individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our communities.
Networking
Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections within the sector.
