In this episode on the Blind Spots podcast, Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks with Derek Bylsma about working with athletes and redefining strength through connection. If you have any questions about dealing with pain and uncertainty, click here to send us a message. Thank you for listening to this episode: “Blind Spots: Exploring What We Cannot…
It isn’t unique to suffer from what is going on in the world and in our own lives. Pain is within all of us at some level. In this episode, Oren Matteson and Derek Bylsma talk with Rahsaan Nurullah about how it’s okay to not be okay. There is so much uncertainty in the world…
I had the opportunity to be a guest on The Founder’s Therapy Podcast with Matt Wunderli to discuss Therapy in the Windy City. As a former athlete that struggled with my own addictions and mental health struggles, it’s has become my passion to work with athletes and others who are struggling with mental health challenges. We dive…
As therapists, we need therapy too. In this episode, Devona Alleyne and Alexandra Bourlas discuss Millennium Counseling Center’s new group called Helping Ourselves. Helping ourselves is a group mindfulness experience that offers support and learnings that may be absent when practicing. For our helping professionals. We are ready to support you! The term “mindfulness” is…
The glossary of sexual and gender identity labels is extensive and ever-increasing. In just the past few years, we have seen our acronyms lengthen from LGBT to LGBTQIA to LGBTGEQIAP+, etc. in order to be more inclusive. On a group level, we know that representation is vitally important and that labels can provide some of…
Navigating and understanding boundaries can be a tough conversation both internally and externally. In this podcast episode, we sit down with Millennium Primary Counselor, Hilary Rosenberg, to discuss how she navigates the topic of boundaries with her clients, internal awareness, and creating healthy patterns of boundaries. To connect with Hilary further, send her a…
Attention. Accountability. Acceptance. In this episode, Derek and Oren discuss Millennium Counseling Center’s 3A Intensive Treatment Program. This program, developed by Derek Bylsma, Oren Matteson, and their team at Millennium, offers extensive support and wrap-around care for individuals during critical transitional times of their recovery including, but not limited to, the time between leaving inpatient…
Enhancing the way that you are living through recovery. In this podcast episode, we sit down with the owner of Serendipitous Psychotherapy, Kelley Kitley, to discuss the path of recovery and the steps that ensure you are living your best life. We also discuss the role of abstinence on your journey to recovery. Kelley Kitley…
Meet the Millennium team. In this audio style interview, we sit down with Millennium Primary Counselor, Hilary Rosenberg, to discuss how her career got started, her passion for helping others, and her areas of expertise. To connect with Hilary further, send her a message on LinkedIn or reach out to her via email: hilary@millenniumhope.com.
Taking action on improvement is not simple or easy. In this episode, we discuss what we are seeing as therapists regarding mental health during difficult times. We also touch on actions you can take to build positivity in your life during a time where some of our typical activities are unavailable to us.