Candid Conversations With Dr. Mayfield

Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss the connection between Identity and Loneliness, particularly in light of Eric Erickson's theory of stages of development.

Dr. Mark and Trever are starting a short series on Identity, Hope, and Purpose. Three keys of Mayfield Counseling, as well as a stepping stone in growing in mental health. Follow along with this series: Identity - November 10th Purpose - November 24th Hope - December 8th To listen along a week early, join the live recording sessions! Dr. Mark and Trever will also be answering any questions and giving further points at each session. You can participate, by joining the Mayfield Collective Facebook Group. To join the group, head to mayfieldcollective.com.

What Shape Are You by Dr. Mayfield

How do you respond when someone else succeeds? Do you get a sinking feeling in your gut? Or do you react out of anger or jealousy? Or are you able to set aside those feelings and be grateful for their wins? Sometimes when we are confronted with others' success we worry that there won't be a chance for us. However, that is just not true. So how do we reframe our mindsets so that we can celebrate with others, and find our own way. Dr. Mark and Trever discuss the ways that comparison has impacted their own lives and how they have worked through to a different way. Remember to subscribe and follow us wherever you are listening, so that you don't miss any episodes! If you like the Therapist's Invitation, rate, and review so that others can find us too. And if you would like more content designed to help you on your mental health journey, make sure to join The Mayfield Collective. There you will find even more video content, activities, and an ever-growing resource library all designed to help you. Find out more at mayfieldcollective.com.

How do you live your faith? There is tension when our faith and beliefs meet our workplaces and daily lives. Is there a way to live out your faith without forcing it? These are the questions that Dr. Mark and Trever confront in this episode of The Therapist's Invitation. If you are interested in chatting with a counselor about integrating your faith or if you have a question for Dr. Mark and Trever, email candid@mayfieldcounseling.com. Remember to subscribe and follow us wherever you are listening, so that you don't miss any episodes! If you like the Therapist's Invitation, rate, and review so that others can find us too. And if you would like more content designed to help you on your mental health journey, make sure to join The Mayfield Collective. There you will find even more video content, activities, and an ever-growing resource library all designed to help you. Find out more at mayfieldcollective.com.

When you see someone else's success, what is your first response? Do you respond with anger, judgment, jealousy? Are you overcome with feelings of disappointment or sorrow about your own life? Or are you able to celebrate with them? Using their success as an inspiration and catalyst for your own growth. When we discuss the philosophy of plenty, it is also important to confront our own belief in lack. We must look at how we define success and make sure that we aren't focused on how we might miss out. Join Dr. Mark and Trever as they invite you to look around you for opportunities, check your own beliefs about abundance, and redefine your idea of success. Remember to subscribe and follow us wherever you are listening, so that you don't miss any episodes! If you like the Therapist's Invitation, rate, and review so that others can find us too. And if you would like more content designed to help you on your mental health journey, make sure to join The Mayfield Collective. There you will find even more video content, activities, and an ever-growing resource library all designed to help you. Find out more at mayfieldcollective.com.

Warning: this episode covers some sensitive and difficult topics. Join us for an honest conversation about pornography. Dr. Mark and Trever talk about the root causes, some hard truths regarding the truth of this addiction. They also give you some hope in what comes next. Listen to The Therapist's Invitation at your favorite podcast platform or the link in our bio. If you find yourself in need of some help, please give us a call at (719)-452-4803.

These three things will impact all of us at some point in our lives. There is no way to completely escape them. Since that is the case, how do we respond? Join Dr. Mark and Trever on The Therapist's Invitation as they look at their relationship with these things, how it impacts our mental and emotional health, and give you some ways forward. If you would like to talk to someone right now about counseling call (719)-452-4803.

Burnout is kind of a trendy word right now. It refers to that feeling you get when you are doing too much and you can't keep up. Similar to the idea of a candle burning at both ends, or being spread thin. As if you just don't have enough "you" left at the end of each day. It can be a serious problem that gets in the way of your normal activities, family, work, and life. In this episode of The Therapist's Invitation, Dr. Mark and Trever discuss what burnout has looked like in their own lives, what can cause it, and what can help.

Why is forgiveness important? Do you need to forget in order to forgive? Is there a correlation between resentment and cancer? All of these questions and more are answered on the new episode of The Therapist's Invitation! Join Dr. Mark and Trever as they discuss the power that comes from forgiveness.

Even our heroes will fail. No one is immune to mistakes. So who can we trust? And what does it even look like to trust people in positions of power? Then what if we flip it on ourselves. We too will make mistakes, we too will fail. But there is a power in vulnerability and honesty. Listen to this new episode where Dr. Mark and Trever talk about heroes, failures, and what that means for us.

We've all been there... We've pulled up a new therapist's website, or we are looking at their business card. And we see all of those little letters after their name. Then we pull up google and search. So what do all those little letters mean? And what (exactly) is their purpose? This is what Trever and Dr. Mark discuss in this episode of The Therapist's Invitation. They talk about why the letters are important, and what they mean.

What do you love? What sets your heart on fire? What makes you excited? What could you talk about for days? What makes you stop and pause and just admire? That's the topic for today's episode of The Therapist's Invitation. Join Trever and Dr. Mark as they talk about a really important topic. A childlike sense of wonder and joy. They look at the power this has over our mental health, how we can lose it as we grow older, and how we can recapture it.

Join Trever and Dr. Mark today, as they discuss all the new things coming up at Mayfield! We are so excited for you to come along with us. You, our faithful listeners of The Therapist's Invitation, have listened and watched as we have grown and changed over time. So we wanted you to be the first to know what is coming up next! We are launching Mayfield Collective on April 2nd. Dr. Mayfield's book is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon. The Client Fund is launching to help individuals in our community. And we will be introducing our new logo soon! With this much going on, how can you be a part of it? Listen to find out!

What does it mean to embrace the easy and the hard in your life? That is one of the questions that Dr. Mark and Trever discuss in this episode of The Therapist's Invitation. Listen along as they talk about death, life, and how easy and hard mix together to make life what it is.

There is one thing we know to be true. Eventually, everyone will have to face hard things. If that is true, then it's very important that we learn how to cope when those hard things happen. What are some ways you cope? Is coping a bad thing? Listen along as Trever and Dr. Mark talk about how coping mechanisms can be healthy and discuss ways to grow in using creativity.

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed? Or more honestly, are you feeling a lot overwhelmed? There seems to be a fine balance between filling our lives with good things and then still having enough margin. So how do we make those decisions? How do you choose what to add to your life, and what to remove? Listen in as Trever and Dr. Mark talk about what this looks like in their own lives and give you some pointers on what to do next.

"Fake it till you make it" Is this good advice or not? When is it an effective solution? Join Dr. Mark and Trever, as they look at what it means to be in the process and in the journey. Notice the power of "yet" in your life. Then remember that you are becoming...

Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the differences between authenticity and procedure, asking whether or not they are the same therapist for each of their clients.

Nostalgia by Dr. Mayfield

Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss necessary transitions in friendships and explore why we sometimes lose touch with friends from school or work.

Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin encourage you to play more games and to find ways to engage fun, creativity, and cooperative competition in your friendships this year.

Affirmations after 2020 by Dr. Mayfield

In this week's episode Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin approach the show from a new perspective: just having a conversation about what it is like to look for a therapist as a therapist and allowing the conversation to lead the episode, rather than a set topic.

We are so excited to announce that in 2021 (April) we will be launching a new program called the Mayfield Collective. This will be a one stop place for all of the content that Mayfield Counseling Centers has produced over the past two years, as well as a place for mental health resources, trainings, and even group curriculums that you can access for any donation amount. That's right, from now until April 2021, any amount donated to this project will give you three free months of membership to the Mayfield Collective. Just email us, Candid@mayfieldcounseling.com for more information! Also, please know that we will continue to offer free resources like the Monday Minute and The Therapist's Invitiation, the Mayfield Collective will simply have more resources available.

Let's talk about our potentially unhealthy relationships with food and money!

Dissapointment by Dr. Mayfield

Today on the Therapist's Invitation Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss a household motto in the Shirin household: "You can be grumpy, but you can't be mean." Join them in this discussion about emotional intelligence and managing emotions.

How many times each day are you told about another big problem in the world? Anything from the environment to slavery, poverty, and starvation. When we hear about these problems we may begin to feel very overwhelmed, recognizing how little we can actually do to change things. Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss this dilemma.

Today on the Therapist’s Invitation Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss a familiar topic: Change. How do we handle change when it inevitably happens? Are we quick to adapt and comfortable with it? Slow to adapt and very uncomfortable? What if you are quick to adapt but also very uncomfortable? We gladly invite you to this meaningful conversation from Mayfield Counseling Centers!

The Threapist's Invitation: Support by Dr. Mayfield

This week on the Therapist's Invitation, Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the change of the podcast. One of the reasons for the change in format was to provide more equity in the relationships presented in the show. Equity is a valuable element of a healthy relationship, and often it can be hard to define equity well.

Candid Conversations with Dr. Mayfield is experiencing some changes! We want to invite you into conversations about relationships, loneliness, and connection between the heart and the mind! Twice a month there will be a new episode of Candid's second iteration with Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin.

Don't worry; it's not really over, just changing! We want to make sure that we are continuing to provide meaningful and applicable content to you. As we go into this next chapter of partnership between you, the listeners, Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin we want to hear from you: What do you like about Candid Conversations, what should we change, keep or give up? Let us know at Candid@mayfieldcounseling.com

Functional Medicine with Dr. Will Cole by Dr. Mayfield

Candid Validation 2020 by Dr. Mayfield

Join Dr, Mayfield, Trever Shirin, Jorge and Denisa Suarez as they discuss Devine Sex and what it means for your relationships, our culture, and our children. This conversation may not be appropriate for all audiences, so be mindful if children are with you as you listen to this episode. Jorge and Danisa have been married for 30 years. Jorge holds a master's degree in Pastoral/Leadership Counseling with a specialization in Sex Addiction Recovery and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Danisa is an LPC with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a post-grad specialization in Sex Therapy. Jorge and Danisa are both licensed therapists by the State of Colorado. They are also the founders of Centro de Consejería International. Their WEBSITE: www.ccicounseling.com Their SOCIAL MEDIA: @pastorjorgesuarez @danisasuarezoficial. Link to buy their book: https://www.ccicounseling.com/shop/sexodivinolibro-hztr5

Join Dr, Mayfield, Trever Shirin, Jorge and Denisa Suarez as they discuss Devine Sex and what it means for your relationships, our culture, and our children. This conversation may not be appropriate for all audiences, so be mindful if children are with you as you listen to this episode. Jorge and Danisa have been married for 30 years. Jorge holds a master's degree in Pastoral/Leadership Counseling with a specialization in Sex Addiction Recovery and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Danisa is an LPC with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a post-grad specialization in Sex Therapy. Jorge and Danisa are both licensed therapists by the State of Colorado. They are also the founders of Centro de Consejería International. Their WEBSITE: www.ccicounseling.com Their SOCIAL MEDIA: @pastorjorgesuarez @danisasuarezoficial. Link to buy their book: https://www.ccicounseling.com/shop/sexodivinolibro-hztr5

Wes Stafford is back with Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin to talk about leadership succession. Dr. Wes Stafford has lots of amazing experience about leadership in general and specifically the transition of leadership. We want to highly encourage you to join us for this valuable conversation!

Today is a crossover episode between Candid Conversations with Dr. Mayfield and The Essential Church podcast from New Life Church. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are joined by Dr. Glenn Packiam and Andrew Ardnt to discuss the laments and our need for community in this season of quarantine and Covid-19. We hope that this week you will not only join us but that you will check out The Essential Church podcast as well!

Well, what a world we live in! We decided that it would be more time to release this episode this week, and then get back to what we've been talking about on this show after. If you want more resources or just more content, make sure to check out our Facebook page and our Youtube Channel, all Mayfield Counseling Centers. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are joined by Joni Jones to discuss chronic illness especially in a time of the pandemic. Joni Jones is a wife, mom, and Nanna who loves leading marriage classes and retreats with her husband, Steve. She also enjoys writing and leading a Facebook and Instagram group for women living with depression, chronic illness, and spiritual discouragement. We hope that you will join us and engage with Joni through the links listed below. Whollyhealthy2020@yahoo.com Facebook: Wholly Healthy http://www.facebook.com/groups/590519375066739/ Instagram: wholly.healthy1230

S3:E9 Leadership Succession with Dr. Wes Stafford by Dr. Mayfield

Tyler Hill is one of the owners of Loyal Coffee Co. in Colorado Springs and has an incredible heart and vision for Hospitality. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin spend some time at Loyal, over some great coffee, discussing how to define hospitality. We often think of hospitality in a rather narrow way, and today we want to challenge that and offer a new foundation for what hospitality means.

Our guests today are Ryan and Laura Dobson, who run a podcast called Rebel Parenting which is so good we think you should go check it out right after this episode! We love the way that the Dobson’s are approaching parenting, especially in a world that is a little bit crazier with the internet. Join us today as we talk about a new seminar called Home Safe by Ryan Dobson that helps you prepare for whatever may happen in a world of unknowns. It may sound like feeding into your anxiety, but we talk in this episode about how to find a balance between our anxiousness and preparedness. You can learn more about the Dobson’s here: www.ryandobson.com and more about Home Safe here: homesafeseminar.com

We had Tyler Hill on the show last week to talk about Meaningful Hospitality and today we join back up with Tyler to discuss coffee. There's just something about coffee, something about a coffee shop, and something about sharing a cup of coffee with someone else that seems to transcend so much of our differences. Today, Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Tyler Hill talk about why coffee seems to be so meaningful to us as a society!

Cassie Carrigan is one of the amazing therapists we have on staff at Mayfield Counseling Centers and we are so excited for her to join us on today’s show. Cassie’s been a part of the team for nearly five years now (2020) and we have had the honor of walking with her in good times and really, really hard times. Today Cassie share’s her story of losing two children, Radiance and Caleb, and what it means for her, as a therapist, to experience loss. This is part of a two-part series, next week we will dive into a little more about what grief is and how to support those experiencing grief. You can learn more about Cassie on her website: www.cassiecarrigan.com @cassiecarrigan

Last week we got to speak with Cassie Carrigan, and amazing therapist at Mayfield Counseling Centers. We are thrilled to have her back this week to continue our discussion about her experience of loss and heartache this past year. No one is exempt from loss and grief, and there is no wrong way to grieve except to not. We hope that you’ll join us in this important conversation and that it encourages you in your process of grief, or in reaching out to someone who is hurting. You can learn more about Cassie on her website: www.cassiecarrigan.com @cassiecarrigan

This episode was originally released around the time of our first season of Candid Conversations as a radio-only episode. We were, fortunately, able to track down this episode and are excited to release it as a podcast episode in season three. Join Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Andrew Arndt as they discuss work and faith! If you would like to hear more from Andrew you can find his podcast, The Essential Church, here:http://theessential.church/

Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance of being Healthy Physically with Rob Decker. We believe that being healthy means being healthy in spirit, mind, and body, and sometimes it is easy to forget what the “body” part of that equation actually means. We’ve invited an amazing guest, Rob Decker, to come and join us in talking about how to be healthier physically and why it is so important. You can find more information about Kingdom Fit and Rob Decker at RobDeckerSpeaks.com

Season three has officially begun and we couldn't be more excited about our guest; world-renowned neuroscientist, author, and speaker Dr. Caroline Leaf. Today we talk about the loneliness epidemic in our world today and what it means for our emotional and mental health. Join us, this week and every Wednesday, for more resources and positive discussion about how to live emotionally and mentally healthy lives! We look forward to having you! You can find Dr. Leaf at https://drleaf.com/ and you can find the episode of her podcast where she had Dr. Mayfield on as a guest here: http://podcast.drleaf.com/e/episode-109-emdr-therapy-forptsdtraumapanicattacksand-anxiety-how-tohelpa-teen-who-issuicidalhow-to-strengthen-your-childsstress-resilience-levelsand/

Today we want to brag on Mayfield Counseling Centers and all of the work that this team does for our community! We hope that you will join us and maybe learn about a few things that you didn't know we were doing! Because Mayfield Counseling is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization we also want to invite you to get involved with the mission and vision of our company by investing financially in our projects! To do so online go tohttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=V1Oj2voczeVo7607uIX2Lu8yB55Cf4BiF22zk2WQF3MgPFpDVnFkv9r4nat32-6O6MLpum&country.x=US&locale.x=US If you would like more information you can contact us at candid@mayfieldcounseling.com or mark@mayfieldcounseling.com