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Former serious self-harmer, Trever Shirin, survived a suicide attempt, changing the course of his life forever. That brush with death caused him to find his mission and purpose in life. Today, as a licensed professional counselor and director of content at Mayfield Counseling Centers, Trever uses Gestalt therapy to promote non-judgmental self-awareness, allowing clients to feel equipped while facing any life circumstance. This suicide survivor and mental health warrior also gives key warning signs on how to spot possible suicidal inclinations in others, especially the youth. In addition, Trever explains how to create a support system where someone who is struggling with feelings of depression or hopelessness can find comfort and encouragement in this safe space. TAKEAWAYS If you are struggling with suicidality, call the suicide hotline at 988. Mental health care is not as stigmatized as it used to be, and a post-Covid world has increased access to it. Use code MyToolBox at MayfieldCounseling.com for a free month trial of the plethora of resources they have available online. Red flags parents should look for in their kids is self-isolation, behavioral changes, or wearing odd attire to hide self-harming habits.
Former serious self-harmer, Trever Shirin, survived a suicide attempt, changing the course of his life forever. That brush with death caused him to find his mission and purpose in life. Today, as a licensed professional counselor and director of content at Mayfield Counseling Centers, Trever uses Gestalt therapy to promote non-judgemental self-awareness, allowing clients to feel equipped while facing any life circumstance. This suicide survivor and mental health warrior also gives key warning signs on how to spot possible suicidal inclinations in others, especially the youth. In addition, Trever explains how to create a support system where someone who is struggling with feelings of depression or hopelessness can find comfort and encouragement in this safe space. TAKEAWAYS If you are struggling with suicidality, call the suicide hotline at 988 Mental health care is not as stigmatized as it used to be, and a post-Covid world has increased access to it Use code MyToolBox at MayfieldCounseling.com for a free month trial of the plethora of resources they have available online Red flags parents should look for in their kids is self-isolation, behavioral changes, or wearing odd attire to hide self-harming habits
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.
On March 19th, 2021, Jesie Steffes and Trever Shirin will be hosting a Facebook Live conversation about The Office from the perspective of two counselors! Also, go follow the Therapy Level Midnight Facebook Page to reach out to us! https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficeCounselors --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapylevelmidnight/message
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Therapy Level Midnight We're so excited to debut this podcast, we might just burn the whole place down. In this episode, Trever Shirin and Jesie Steffes talk about how The Office served as the securing base for their professional relationship, and how they see that "nothing in life happens that isn't mirrored in The Office." From relationship goals to how to engage in wellness, and even how to fight stigma around mental health issues, Jesie and Trever speak frankly about the examples they see in The Office and how we can all benefit from watching it through the eyes of two counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapylevelmidnight/message
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!
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.
Welcome to this new podcast about taking lowbrow concepts to highbrow delivery with Trever Shirin and Gabe Jacobson! We hope that we are able to entertain and empower you to make something awful into something incredible! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-unibrow-show/support
Welcome to this new podcast about taking lowbrow concepts to highbrow delivery with Trever Shirin and Gabe Jacobson! We hope that we are able to entertain and empower you to make something awful into something incredible! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-unibrow-show/support
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
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
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.
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!
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
Often times it feels like it's too late... too late to start growing, too late to save a marriage, too late to start college, and so many other things. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are here to talk about why it's NOT too late; in fact, it really is never too late to start growing.
We talk a lot about communication skills on our show and Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin thought it would be helpful to have one episode totally dedicated to some particularly helpful communication skills that may help to enhance your relationships. We hope that you find this helpful!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin always enjoy learning what it takes to do different jobs, anything from being a physician to a crane operator. Today they discuss what it takes to become a therapist. We hope that you enjoy this episode and that it gives you a little insight into the long and arduous process of becoming a helper.
Disappointment can be painful; it is also something that everyone feels from time to time. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss what we can do when we feel disappointment and how to work through the pain rather than "getting over it."
Self-Soothing often has a loaded connotation to it. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss why that is and where self-soothing fits into the picture of living an emotionally and mentally healthy life!
While Peter Jordahl is on paternity leave, Trever Shirin takes the opportunity to have his sister and brother-in-law on the show to talk about couples who game together. What are the pros? The cons? How can gaming facilitate authentic and meaningful conversations with friends and significant others? Thank you to our sponsor, Petrie’s Family Games, find them at http://www.petriesgames.com/ Also, take a look at our website, http://www.prayingforsuperpowers.com where we post new content on our corners and stay up to date with the #PrayingforSuperpowers Follow Trever on Twitter @TreverShirin Follow Peter on Instagram @PeterJordahl Follow us on Facebook @PrayingforSuperpowers Music: The Pirate and The Dancer by Rolemusic
Many adults will remember the comedian Chris Farley who was known for bounding energy and his hilarious sense of physical humor. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the circumstances of his death and what it may mean for us and our friends and family.
Erik Erickson was a psychologist who explored the general ways in which human beings developed as people. His stages are held in high regard in the field of counseling and can offer some powerful support to individuals who want to engage in understanding more about how people grow. We also think this can be a powerful tool for understanding for parents. Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss the first half of Erickson's stages and what they may mean to you.
Erik Erickson was a psychologist who explored the general ways in which human beings developed as people. His stages are held in high regard in the field of counseling and can offer some powerful support to individuals who want to engage in understanding more about how people grow. We also think this can be a powerful tool for understanding for parents. Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss the first half of Erickson's stages and what they may mean to you.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance of post-traumatic growth and what it means when we go through something traumatic to grow afterwards.
Often times we can forget that educators are people too, with lives and families. Today Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin speak with Bry Shirin about the hard work that goes into being a teacher and how parents and students can support educators throughout the school year.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin answer the question: Do we crave power, and if so, why? Join us this week as we discuss a conversation that changes the way we look at our pursuits.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the value of a person, and how hard it can be to see someone's innate value, and how sometimes it can be even harder to see our own.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin conclude their discussion on the six core longings. Join them today as they discuss significance and purpose.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin continue their series discussing the six core longings. We hope that you engage in this conversation that can change the way you see the world around you, particularly how you are interacting with it.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin start a three-part series on the core longings. Today they discuss the core longings Love and Safety. Knowing about the core longings can change the way you see the way you are interacting with the world around you, and we encourage you to engage in the conversation this week and to share it with your friends and family who might benefit from hearing it.
On this 50th and final episode of Comic Book HQ, Jared and Jonah are joined by two amazing guests, Trever Shirin and Brent Lyles, to talk about comic books and mental health. This is by far the deepest episode we've ever done. We talk about our individual struggles with mental health and wellness, and how comic books have played a big role in helping us cope with those hardships. You can follow us on Facebook @TheComicBookHQ and on Twitter & Instagram @ComicBookHQ or email us at letters@thecomicbookhq.com. And visit our website at TheComicBookHQ.com for more great comic reviews and articles.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin continue their series on emotional intelligence based on Mr. Rogers song "What Do You Do With The Mad That You Feel." Today they talk about Fear.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin are joined today by Jessie Steffes, a licensed therapist in Colorado Springs who specializes in grief counseling. Join us as we have an important conversation about a part of life's journey that we all face at one point or another. You can learn more about Jesie on her website: https://couragedearheartgriefcounseling.wordpress.com/
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin speak with Kevin Shirin, Trever's father, about edification, the final step in our process of encouragement. We hope that this series has encouraged you and has supported you in your relationships!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin continue their discussion about encouragement in this weeks episode; part 4 of a 5 part series on the steps of encouragement. You may think the buck stops here, but we think there is far more to this conversation than we might think at first! Join us.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin continue their discussion about encouragement. Not only what encouragement is but why it is important. Join them this week as they discuss the second step in the process of encouragement: Affirmation.
Part two of our ongoing series this month about the steps of encouragement. This week Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin explore step number one: Validation.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin introduce a new way at looking at Encouragement through four steps: validation, affirmation, encouragement and edification. Join them as the lay the foundation for this series on encouragement.
Often times we will interact with a friend and not know what to say, or how to help, or if there is any hope for the situation. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin talk on today's episode about how we can offer support in the midst of a hopeless situation.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss several books that can be so helpful in the process of growth and learning! Join us!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance and definition of fellowship. Did you know that the brain doesn't fully develop unless it is in relationship with another person? Find out what it means to be in fellowship with others.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin talk about all of the organizations they have partnered with over the past few years. This episode highlights those partners: Mayfield Counseling Centers Education for a Lifetime Who Can Relate Alive to Thrive Storyteller Creative Safe2Tell Springs Mental Health Summit Dr. Leaf Perkins Motors Overdrive Raceway Praying for Superpowers
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin share and discuss the importance of practicing presence and what that means.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss why teenagers and young adults seem to be pursuing "insta-fame." Join this discussion about what fame is all about, and how we can fulfill the need that fame promises to fulfill and never does.
This week Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss what it means to be living in a world that is constantly online. What we do online, stays online, even when we think it has been deleted, and so we believe we have to be more careful about what we are putting on social media platforms and how we communicate through online platforms. Join us!
Today Dr. Mayfield, Nancy Beers, Trever Shirin, and Rita Petersen discuss the value they have found in Equine Assisted Therapy. This episode was recorded at Prarie Springs Farm in Colorado Springs. If you would like more information please contact us at 719-452-4803 or email Candid@MayfieldCounseling.com
Roo is Planned Parenthood's new AI that answers kids questions about sex and their bodies. Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss why they believe Roo exists.
Life changes can be positive or negative, and they always come with some amount of baggage. Join Dr. Mayfield, Stacey Hind, and Trever Shirin as they discuss what life changes are and how to prepare or react to them.
Why is counseling stigmatized? And why do we dislike the word "stigmatized" so much? Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin in this interesting conversation about why therapy is looked at the way it is today.
What if we have been thinking about trauma in the wrong ways? What if we could have a better conversation about what trauma is and how it could be affecting our children? Join Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin as they discuss this very important topic.
We all have heard about meditation, whether it is through friends, family, pastors, or television and movies. So, what is meditation? Is it climbing up a mountain early in the morning to sit in silence for three hours before walking back down the mountain? Is it sitting in silence and trying not to think about anything? Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss our misperceptions of meditation and some of the science around this practice. Join us!
Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Shayne Stuart discuss Gary Chapman's "The Five Love Languages" and how it is a revolutionary tool for relationships and will change the way you interact with friends and family. I've you've already read his book and know a lot about the gifts there is still some solid information for you in this episode and we hope that you will join us.
Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Stephanie Tinney talk about the importance of singleness and how to do it well, and how communities can support singleness better.
Dr. Mayfield, Dr. Bixler, and Trever Shirin discuss ADHD, the ins and outs of why it has become what it has become and how our perceptions of this disorder might be different than reality.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin talk about family dynamics this week as we lead into the holiday season. We know that this can be a very stressful and frustrating time, it can also be a very sad and somber time, and we want to help you get ready for the season ahead (even if you're looking forward to every moment of it!)
Join Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Stephanie Tinney as they discuss disordered eating and eating disorders, why it is important for us to learn about them and to be observant of the people around us!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance of humility and how it is far different than self-deprecation. What does it mean to be humble and sit down our negative self-talk and view ourselves honestly?
Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Peter Jordahl talk about the new podcast Praying For Superpowers which takes a deeper look at the meanings and messages in nerd culture. Join the discussion about why imagination is so important and how parents can engage with their kids in this culture in a way that can be powerful! And check out http://www.prayingforsuperpowers.com for more infomration about the Peter and Trever's show!
Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and Julia Watson discuss what a family of origin is, why it is so important, and how we can learn about ourselves by taking an inventory of our families.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin speak with Peter Jordahl, host of the podcast Praying for Superpowers and Sleep Tech at Delta Waves, about the importance of sleep and how to get quality sleep. Join us as all three of us learn fascinating things about sleep and how it impacts our bodies and our minds.
Dr. Mayfield, David Galvan, and Trever Shirin continue their discussion of sex, shame, and what we can do about it. We hope that you join us today for this very important discussion.
We're Back!!! Season Two starts strong with Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin talking about Self-Care, a very important part of healthy living that is all too often forgotten and neglected. Why is it important that we take care of ourselves first, and how can we do that in our busy lives?
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin share one last, powerful tool for communication before a brief break between seasons. Reflective listening is a tool utilized by therapists and expert conversationalists, and Dr. Mayfield is excited to share this tool with you! Season Two of Candid Conversations will begin the first week of September.
Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, and David Galvan continue their conversation about sex. This week the focus is on shame and sexting, and how we should be talking about these things. Join us!
Trever Shirin and Dr. Mayfield have a conversation about self-injury and teenagers. Trever shares his story of self-harm and suicide with Dr. Mayfield to help parents and friends of individuals who are self-harming.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin sit with Susan Payne of Safe2Tell and talk about not only the importance of school safety, but also how we can be a part of empowering and protecting our students!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss silence, why we avoid it and why we should make more time to spend in silence. Warning, there are several sections of this podcast that are purposefully silent, nothing is wrong with your player!
Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss how growth takes time, and importance of being patient with our growth rates, as well as how we can gain insight into how we are growing.
Continuing their dialogue about important conversations in marriage, Dr. Mayfield, Trever Shirin, Greg and Erin Smalley discuss fighting through conflict, and how ignoring arguments can lead to lasting hurt.
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