Major transitions can bring excitement, new opportunities, and growth — but they can also bring stress, uncertainty, and big emotions. Whether students are preparing to enter high school or leaving home for college, learning practical coping skills before the school year starts can make a...
At DBT Institute of Central Illinois (DBTICI), the diary card is one of the most important tools we use in treatment. It’s simple on the surface—a daily tracking sheet—but when used consistently, it becomes the backbone of effective, adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). If you’ve...
“I have to put on a happy face so my friends and family don’t worry about me.” “I still can’t believe he was depressed. He was always laughing and smiling!” “I can still have a good time with my friends, so what I’m feeling can’t...
High-functioning anxiety can be difficult to recognize, even for those living with it. On the outside, a person may appear driven, punctual, organized, and calm under pressure. Internally, though, they are battling constant self-doubt, chronic stress, and a mind that never shuts off. Because their...