About this episode: Derek and Oren discuss maintaining post-treatment progress and how 3A provides specialized support to manage recovery successfully.

1. The foundational principles of the 3A program
   
2. The personalized approach to recovery support
   
3. Strategies to maintain progress during addiction recovery and avoid relapse
   

Who this episode is for: Individuals in recovery, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in understanding personalized recovery paths.

Highlights from “Maintaining Post-Treatment Progress with 3A | Addiction Recovery”:

• Importance of personalized attention in recovery
  
• The role of accountability and acceptance in maintaining progress
  
• Adapting recovery plans to individual needs and situations
  
• Insights into Millennium’s approach to continuous support post-treatment
  

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Connect with us:

• Millennium Counseling Center: Website
  
• Derek Bylsma: Millennium | LinkedIn
  
• Oren Matteson: Millennium | LinkedIn
  

More about Millennium Counseling Center and our hosts:

The Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago specializes in mental health services with a strong focus on various forms of addiction, including their premier program, 3A, which is targeted towards alcohol addiction. They offer a wide range of counseling methods, including one-on-one, couples, and group counseling, alongside an intensive treatment program that emphasizes personalized attention, accountability, and acceptance.

The center tackles issues like depression, PTSD, anxiety, childhood trauma, and various addictions (chemical, sex, eating disorders, etc.), addressing both individual and relational challenges. Their approach is comprehensive, aiming to aid recovery through multi-modal treatment plans that are tailored to individual needs, which also include leveraging their extensive knowledge of the local recovery community.

The podcast is hosted by Derek Bylsma, Executive Director and leader of the 3A and Sports divisions, and Oren Matteson, Vice President and Clinical Director. Derek, with a rich background in both athletics and mental health, brings a unique perspective, particularly in sports psychology and recovery-related work. Oren focuses on adult addiction and trauma recovery, especially sexual and relationship addictions, promoting healing through empathy and compassion.

Their mission reflects a commitment to helping individuals break free from the cycles of self-hate, shame, and pain often associated with mental illnesses and addictions, restoring hope and promoting healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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