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09/11/2024

It’s officially fall and with that comes the back-to-school season! In our latest podcast episode join Oren and Derek as they explore the evolving role of technology in schools, focusing on smartphones and their impact on students’ mental health. Schools are rolling out new policies to manage tech use, but what are the benefits and challenges? In this episode, they dive into the complexities of limiting phone usage in schools and how parents can play a key role in supporting these initiatives.

Tune in now to get insights on the balance between technology and mental well-being!

09/09/2024

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

Here are five simple yet powerful ways to boost your mental well-being:
1️⃣ Practice mindfulness & meditation
2️⃣ Stay physically active
3️⃣ Maintain a balanced routine
4️⃣ Connect with others
5️⃣ Seek professional support when needed

At Millennium Counseling Center, we’re here to support you on your journey to better mental health. 💙
Tag someone who could use these tips today! ✨

09/05/2024

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Dr. Reylla Santos! 🌟

Dr. Santos is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s in Clinical Forensic Psychology and a doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision. She specializes in substance addiction, multicultural counseling, and social justice, helping clients who feel outcasted, misunderstood, or limited in their careers.

As an immigrant from Brazil, Reylla is passionate about supporting marginalized populations, while working with anyone open to self-exploration. She creates a collaborative environment, but expect her to challenge you as well. Dr. Santos believes true fulfillment comes from living authentically, and she’s dedicated to helping clients feel more confident, free, and at peace.

09/03/2024

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Every year, over 48,000 people in the United States die by su***de. It’s the 10th leading cause of death, but it’s preventable. Knowing the warning signs and reaching out can make all the difference.

🔸 75% of people who die by su***de are male.
🔸 For every su***de, there are 25 attempts.
🔸 90% of those who die by su***de have a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death.

At Millennium Counseling Center, we are dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing support to those in need. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to seek help. You are not alone.

***dePreventionMonth

09/27/2021

"Hope greeted me on the horizon with a warm gleaming smile" - Angie-Weiland-Crosby

09/20/2021

“Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success.” – Richard Carlson

09/13/2021

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome." - William James

09/06/2021

“The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

08/31/2021

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford

08/16/2021

“I avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” – Charlotte Brontë

08/02/2021

Millie finds peace in exploration. “Until you cross the bridge of your insecurities, you can’t begin to explore your possibilities.” Tim Fargo

07/30/2021

Our mission is to help people find a way out of the bo***ge of self-hate, shame and pain often caused by addiction, mental illness and trauma. ⁣
We believe that with hard work and dedication, people can reclaim the hope that these diseases insidiously strip away.

07/26/2021

“One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart.” — Linda Poindexter

07/19/2021

“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.” –Bob Feller

07/13/2021

July is month. Mental health conditions are prevalent within any race, background, or personal identity, however, access to support can vary. The goal of this month is to raise awareness for minority groups with mental health issues and change the conversation around underrepresented individuals in the United States.
Use the hashtag to share your story and let’s change the mental health narrative together.

06/30/2021

If we find healthy ways to process our past, we are more open to the present moment.

Painful experiences don’t have to disrupt our sense of safety in the present moment. Finding ways to process painful experiences, whether through creative expression or working with a Brainspotting practitioner, can help redefine our own unique stories.

If you have any questions about Brainspotting or you would like to schedule a time to chat you can reach me at [email protected].

06/28/2021

“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength.”
Napoléon Bonaparte

06/24/2021

1 Degree Change: A 1 degree change may not feel much different for a week or a month, but by staying on that course, you will notice a big change further down the path.

06/16/2021

How am I feeling? Build and expand your feeling words. Here are a few to get you started:

Happy and Joy: Peaceful, proud, content, interested, curious, loving, engaged, valued, intimate, relaxed, elation, zeal, euphoric.

Love: Desire, passionate, tenderness, affectionate, longing, satisfied

Surprised: Awe, startled, amazed, excited

Sad: Shameful, sorry, agony, powerless, remorseful, disheartened, lonely, hurt, guilty

Angry: Bitter, frustrated, skeptical, numb, betrayed, withdrawn, dismissive

Fearful: Anxious, inferior, helpless, overwhelmed, worried, nervous, rejected, insecure, pressure, panic.

06/14/2021

Face it til you make it.

06/10/2021

Traumatic events can lead to long term effects on a person’s mental health. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms can occur from a variety of life-threatening situations, such as violence, accidents, military service, etc. •

Those with PTSD are more susceptible to developing substance abuse issues down the road if issues go undiagnosed and untreated. •

As part of this month, join the conversation to educate others and offer support.

06/07/2021

“It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.”

David Allan Coe

06/04/2021

This month is National PTSD Awareness Month.

An individual can suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they experience a traumatic event that is difficult to process. The veteran community has a higher likelihood of developing PTSD with wartime exposure. Trauma and stress affects individuals differently so symptoms may vary for individuals with PTSD.

By raising awareness about PTSD, we hope to be a resource for those suffering.

To connect with helpful counselors, reach out to our team at http://www.millenniumhope.com/contact-us/.

06/03/2021

You are meant for amazing.

05/27/2021

As an infant and child, connection with a caregiver works as a mirror to inspire emotional attunement. A baby cries, and in response, the mother soothes.

The connection with another energetically sends the message, “I see You.” However, as we grow into adulthood, we are bombarded with many mixed messages related to connection, making it challenging to relearn this authentic primal connection with others. The cadence of our daily interactions and greetings are mostly robotic.

For example, “Hey, how are you?” is a common – often superficial — greeting.

But what would it be like if we walked around saying “Hey, on a scale of 1-10, how are you?”

This shift begins inward.

Connection sprouts from feeling our feelings. If we have trained ourselves to disconnect from our feelings and emotions, how can we genuinely connect with others?

05/24/2021

“The pain will disappear once it has finished teaching you.”

05/19/2021

Never get discouraged that something hasn't been done before. It wasn't possible in the past because you weren't there. It all starts with you.

05/17/2021

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” ― Leonard Cohen

05/14/2021

When the brain is in a state of trauma — which activates a fight, flight, or freeze response — the prefrontal brain instinctively goes off-line.

This is important because that part of the brain helps us use language, executive thinking, imagination, ideas and learning to cognitively processes and makes sense of our lives.

Trauma state can inhibit cognitive processing. Instead, trauma prompts the brain to go into a self-protective state where the limbic lower brain takes over. This part of the brain is responsible for rapid unconscious thoughts, emotions, habits, avoidance of pain, and attachments.

If someone gets comforted after a traumatic event, they may have been unable to actually process being comforted because their brain was still operating in survival mode.

05/10/2021

“Don’t let anything take you back to a level that you have already leveled up from.”

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65 E Wacker Place, Ste 2200
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13127288412

Website

http://www.millenniumhope.com/

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