In this Millennium Counseling Center podcast episode, Derek and Oren discuss the role of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability in building trusting relationships. They explore the difference between avoiding dishonesty and embracing transparency. They share how honesty can help relationships and create intimacy. Build trust, communicate openly, and feel more connected.

Topics Covered in “Honesty, Transparency, and Vulnerability in Relationships”:

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• Understanding honesty as more than the absence of dishonesty
  
• The difference between transparency and vulnerability in relationships
  
• How transparency builds trust by sharing accurate information with others
  
• The importance of vulnerability in creating intimacy and connection
  
• Why avoiding transparency leads to trust issues and relationship strain
  
• Rebuilding trust through small acts of honesty, even in challenging moments
  
• Acknowledging and owning mistakes to maintain closeness and avoid resentment
  
• How to approach difficult conversations with transparency and empathy
  
• The role of transparency in recovery and personal growth
  
• Why true honesty involves sharing uncomfortable truths to build deeper bonds
  

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Connect with the team at Millennium Counseling Center:

Millennium Counseling Center: Website

Derek Bylsma: Millennium | LinkedIn

Oren Matteson: Millennium | LinkedIn

More about Derek & Oren:

Derek is the Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center and heads our 3A and Sports divisions. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a nationally board-certified counselor. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy.

Oren is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Oren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Denver and a Master’s in counseling from DePaul University. Oren’s early work in the field involved adolescents and families in residential and inpatient hospitals. Since joining Millennium in 2009, Oren has focused on adult addiction and trauma recovery. Oren is also EMDR Therapy trained.

More About Millennium Counseling Center:

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 multiple counseling methods, including one-on-one, couples, and group counseling, alongside an intensive treatment program that includes personalized attention, accountability, and acceptance.

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