{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SportsEpreneur","title":"Bringing Lived Experience to Clinical Work with Derek Bylsma","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/17536276\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1983,"description":"\nThis episode features Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center, Derek Bylsma. This episode is about bringing lived experience to clinical work, suicide prevention and awareness, and addressing the mental health stigma that still exists today.\nIn this Athlete Mindset podcast, Derek also discusses mental health in young athletes, his background as a clinician, and how he leads as a coach of a girls’ high school soccer team.\nTopics discussed in “Bringing Lived Experience to Clinical Work with Derek Bylsma”:\n\nDerek shares his story of becoming a mental health professional.\nHow to spot athletes struggling with mental health.\nIt’s important to stay approachable for those who may need help.\nHow Derek blends being a clinician with being a coach.\nHelping young female athletes build confidence and speak up for themselves.\nHow social media has changed the way young people see the world.\nThe importance of learning how to adapt your coaching style.\n\nAbout Derek Byslma, LCPC: \n\nDerek is the Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center.\nHe holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University.\nAs a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and board-certified counselor, he specializes in recovery-related work, mood disorders, and co-occurring disorders.\nDerek’s passion for athletics and helping others led him to lead the Sports division at the Millennium Counseling Center.\nHe boasts a distinguished background as a two-time college All-American and All-Big Ten soccer player, transitioning from player to renowned High School soccer coach in Illinois.\n\nProduction team:\n\nAthlete Mindset is part of the podcast network, QuietLoud Studios\nPresented by SportsE Media: a digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports\n\nSocial media and more:\n\nLisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Instagram | AthMindset website\nSportsE Media:  TikTok | Instagram | X\nDerek Bylsma: Podcast | LinkedIn |...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xnVD5lo-InuYCbkJy3t8DMot3yiB7IaPdbxc-_U877w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ3/ZWU3NzBiYjAwZWQ3/NGI3MTAyNjY3NDQz/YTc3My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}