Feeling & Being Better
This 6-week program supports those facing stress, emotional ups and downs, and relationship challenges.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, emotional ups and downs, or relationship challenges?
If you’re riding emotional waves, feeling overwhelmed by stress, or craving steadier ground in your daily life, this collection is designed to walk with you—step by step. Inspired by the several components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Feeling & Being Better Toolkit supports those wanting more balance, emotional clarity, and practical tools to navigate life’s hardest conversations with tangible skills instead of shutdown.
Inside, you’ll explore tools that help you:
- understand and name your emotions clearly
- regulate big feelings before they become overwhelming
- practice mindfulness so you can slow down and stay present
- strengthen communication and boundary-setting
DBT teaches a powerful truth: you can hold acceptance and change at the same time. You don’t have to ignore your emotions or let them control you—you can learn to work with them. And this toolkit shows you how.
Our Goal
The Feeling & Being Better Collection gives you simple, prevention-focused practices that strengthen emotional resilience and help you reconnect with who you are beneath the noise. These tools build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and support you long before stress becomes crisis.
If you notice yourself wanting deeper support as you work through this toolkit, that’s not a setback—it’s growth. This collection helps you understand what skills resonate, what patterns you’re noticing, and what next steps in therapy or personal development may support you best.
You don’t have to navigate your emotions alone. Let this be your starting point toward feeling more grounded, connected, and fully present in your own life.
Who the Program Serves
Perfect for beginners and wellness seekers wanting practical mental health skills in a supportive, non-clinical setting. Not suitable for those in crisis or needing intensive care.
Skill Level: No experience needed—just openness and willingness to grow.
Platform Compatibility: Join in-person or online via our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform on any device.
Program Structure
Duration: 6 weeks, with optional extension
Format: Structured, supportive sessions
Time Commitment: One 60-minute weekly session
Delivery: In-person at downtown Elgin or online via secure platform
Skill Level: Just openness and willingness to grow
Credibility & Trust
Led by licensed or supervised therapists with master’s degrees, plus carefully selected graduate interns. Your comfort and consent are respected throughout.
Take the first step toward a more confident, connected you today.
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Marissa was truly meant to be in this line of work—she is patient, kind, and knowledgeable, and creates a welcoming environment for all participants. The objectives were clear and easy to understand for our target age group. We hope to continue working with her!
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Marissa, the owner, creates a warm, welcoming, and accepting environment. I highly recommend Simplifying Therapy to anyone—whether new to or experienced in mental health work!
