MCC Athlete Wellness aims to help athlete’s mental health challenges Sometimes, athletes want to answer the question “How are you doing?” with something beyond their teams’ record on the season. It can be difficult to find a therapist who understands the nuances of the athletic experience, a therapist who does not care about how many…
It’s not unprofessional to show up authentically in a therapeutic relationship. When I was searching for a place to do my second-year practicum in graduate school, Millennium Counseling Center quickly checked two boxes: its focus on athlete mental health and its belief in genuine relational work. In this work, the relationship between therapist and client…
MCC Athlete Wellness supports athletes returning to sport after injury I heard the snap, tasted the salty tears, and wrestled with the reality that I was not going to wear my new heels to that night’s homecoming dance. Not because I was afraid of towering over my date, I was over that, but because I…
Recently one of our very own clinicians, Dr. Reylla Santos PhD, was invited to an interview on The Justice Beat Talk Show to discuss her research: The Treatment Approach to Hope: Understanding How to Instill and Cultivate Hope in African American Men Mandated to Addiction Treatment. Connect with Dr. Reylla Santos PhD: LinkedIn |…
An introductory note from Derek Bylsma: As a therapist at Millennium Counseling Center, I’ve learned the importance of treating patients as individuals and recognizing the power of gratitude in mental health recovery. In a recent episode of the Time to Shine Today podcast, I had the pleasure of discussing these concepts with host Scott Ferguson.…
The Importance of Therapist Relationships and Community Support The rapid growth of technology and social media platforms has made it easier than ever to connect with others. However, it has also led to increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and isolation. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of limiting social media time, navigating polarizing conversations,…
Why do people lie? We’ve all been in a situation where we either know someone is lying or we have a sinking feeling they aren’t being truthful. Recently, someone I know lied to me. It didn’t seem like a necessary lie, so I decided to probe more to see if the truth would emerge. To my surprise,…
In this Millennium Hope podcast episode segment, Derek Bylsma takes on the mental health topic surrounding instant access to bad news and what can we do about it for better mental health. Full Transcript for Instant Access to Bad News and What to Do About It: Eric: Yesterday, I had this experience…
In this Millennium Hope podcast episode segment, Derek Bylsma takes on the mental health topic surrounding the shortage of mental health professionals. — Full Transcript for Shortage of Mental Health Professionals: Eric: There’s no shortage of news to talk about. There are a couple of things as you mention expanding your footprint, and I think…
Money might just seem like an item or record used as payment. Yet, we all know that money is so much more than just currency and how we relate to it affects how we think of ourselves. In actuality, the meaning we attach to money is unique and our perception of it has been molded…