The Therapist's Invitation: Recent Episodes
The Therapist's Invitation.
Dr. Mark Mayfield is the Founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers in Colorado Springs, and has a heart for this community and the personal growth of individuals. Using his experience and education, Dr. Mayfield takes a closer look at how we as individuals communicate with one another, and what we should be doing to develop stronger, more healthy relationships with each other. Dr. Mayfield and Trever Shirin discuss the importance of honest conversation about subjects that we often avoid. The goal of these conversations are to equip our listeners to have more meaningful conversations and to begin to think about the next steps in developing meaningful relationships, conversations, and growing as individuals who are willing to listen to others and help those around them.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
Boundaries, one conversation that is so vital to relationships and yet often so forgotten. Dr. Mayfield has spoken extensively on the subject, and realized that there hadn't been a full episode on boundaries for this podcast!
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've all heard the word nostalgia, but do we know what it means, or even whether it is a good thing or a bad thing? Let's talk about what this word means, and how we can engage in nostalgia in a way that is beneficial for us.
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.
No one likes talking about suicide--It's not a fun conversation, but it is a vitally important one. It can be really scary to simply think about talking to someone who is suicidal! We want to help equip you with a few tools to help you feel just a little more confident if this situation ever arises for you. We want you to know that you can call or text 911 to seek immediate help, you can call the suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255), you can call a therapist. There are so many different options for you if you are suicidal, or if you are talking to someone who is. Don't take this conversation lightly, but also don't be so afraid of the conversation that you aren't there for someone when they need you!
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!
We have all been there at one point in time: the point where you feel like you've done all you can, given it everything you have, and yet it still isn't enough. What do you do with that feeling? How do you keep going, because you know you have to when you feel like you simply... can't? Let's talk about that!
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.
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
So which is better; homeschooling your child or sending them to a public school? Let's have a conversation about what homeschooling is, what public school is, and how we may be able to determine which is best for our children. Join us!
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.
It can be really intimidating to talk about drugs, sex, bullying and all sorts of other topics with our kids. Let us encourage you this morning to start small, and have meaningful conversation that may be hard.
Who Can Relate is a suicide prevention curriculum developed by Education for a Lifetime and Mayfield Counseling Centers that focuses on three main questions: Who needs you, who loves you, and where do you find your value? We believe that if a student can answer those questions well they are low risk for suicide. Join us as we talk about this program!
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 is now under contract to write a new book concerning teen suicide and self-harm. We wanted to discuss it just a little bit on the show and keep you up to date on a new resource for parents of teens struggling with mental health. Check out Alive to Thrive: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/alive-to-thrive-a-biblical-guide-to-preventing-teen-suicide.
2018 has been quite a year! There have been a lot of highs, and a lot of lows, and we are grateful that you have been with us through it all this year. We've so enjoyed interacting with you and discussing important topics around mental and emotional health and are looking forward to an amazing 2019!
Today we discuss whether or not we can choose to feel emotions or if we only feel what we feel because of the world around us. Join us for this important discussion about agency over our emotions.
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.
Trying to find a meaningful gift for someone who means a lot to you? Feeling stuck and overwhelmed about what to get for someone? We hope that this episode of Candid will help you in that moment as we talk about what a good gift is, and how we can give meaningful gifts to people that we've had good conversations with.
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.
Dr. Mayfield, Trever, and Aaron Short discuss human trafficking, and how we can be a part of the solution. This is a Parental Discretion Suggested episode as we talk about one of the darkest markets in the world.
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!
Dr. Mayfield and his wife, the co-founder of Mayfield Counseling Centers, Sarah Mayfield, discuss her experience with cancer as a young child and how to approach the subject with others.
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!
This week’s discussion on resiliency digs into what resiliency is and looks like, and why it might be one of the most important lessons we can learn in our lives. We also discuss how there may be a lot to this particular lesson that we never stop learning.
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 are joined on the podcast by Will Luden to talk about how to navigate such a divided political climate, how to engage with our government, and why doing so is important.
Joined by Kristie Tammillow, a 30+ year special education teacher who is now retired, Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss the vital importance of redefining success for our kids. We’ve defined success in a way that may be causing great harm to our children, and it is going to take everyone to make a change.
ChangeTrust is a wonderful app that allows you to give your spare change to a cause! Listen to this short podcast as Dr. Mayfield and Trever talk about how you can effect great change in our communities through donating your spare change to Mayfield Counseling Centers.
David Eaton, of Axis Media, joins Dr. Mayfield and Trever to discuss the importance of staying relevant with our teens and some key resources to do so. You can find the resources discussed in this podcast at Axis.org
In the continuing conversation about sex, Dr. Mayfield and David Galvan discuss how to have meaningful and constructive conversations with teenagers about sex and relationships.
Mental Health seems to have connotations that aren’t necessarily accurate to counseling and therapy, Dr. Mayfield explores the lack of education surrounding mental health which stigmatizes quality mental health care.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss the controversial Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" which depicts teen suicide, sexual assault, and abuse in a graphic way. What should parents know, and how should we interact with not only the show but the content being discussed by students?
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.
Joined by Erin and Greg Smalley—Marriage speakers and authors—Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss the importance of meaningful conversation within marriage, and how to set our marriages up for success.
Dr. Mayfield’s guest, Lindsey Waggoner, talks about singleness and how it can be a beautiful thing and not just a next step to marriage.
We see a lot depictions of friendship in film and TV, yet it all seems unrealistic when we take stock of our friendships. Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss how friends are made and what it takes to build a healthy friendship.
We’ve all had a situation in our life where we felt betrayed or wounded by a friend, in this podcast Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss how to react and move on from painful situation and to develop healthy self-talk to handle similar situation well in the future.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever are joined by David Galvan of Life Network who speaks in schools about sexual activity. David joins Dr. Mayfield and Trever discussing the importance of talking about sex with our kids as well as how to do that well.
No emotions are bad, but a lot of emotions are hard. This podcast is the first in a series discussing how to navigate the harder emotions in life with a nod to the renowned Mr. Rogers and his song What Do You Do?
Where has respect and honor gone? Have they gone anywhere? Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss basic respect of others and how to navigate situations with others you don't agree with or may not seem to be worthy of respect.
Dr. Mayfield, Trever, and Shayne Stuart conclude their discussion about race and racism. Discussing white privilege and cultural identity.
Dr. Mayfield, Trever, and Shayne Stuart continue their discussion about race and racism. Discussing inter-racial marriage and political correctness.
Let's have a conversation about race and racism implementing some of the important lessons learned in previous episodes to have a healthy, safe, and positive discussion about a very dividing topic. Dr. Mayfield and Trever are joined by Shayne Stuart, an African American therapist at Mayfield Counseling Centers.
How do you find the right counselor? Dr. Mayfield and Trever explain what is behind the veil of psychologies acronyms and what to look for when searching for a therapist. [For reference: LPC & LPCC (Licensed Professional Counselor and Candidate), LMFT & LMFTC (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Candidate), LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), and RP (Registered Psychotherapist), LSW (Licensed Social Worker), keep in mind that these are from Colorado's licensure board.]
Why is it important for someone to have counseling? Is it only for the crazy people in our world, or could every one benefit from counseling at some point in their lives?
What does it mean to have a growth mindset, and why is it important? Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss what it means to be learners and individuals who are always growing, and how our minds are designed for constant growth and learning.
Who is a safe person to have meaningful conversations? Where is the right place to have these conversations? Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss the answers to these questions and discuss how social media has tainted our relationships.
Dr. Mayfield and Trever discuss the importance of having meaningful conversations with others, and how understanding is the goal of a good conversation.