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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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

7192089212


Episodes
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Identity and Loneliness

11/10/2021
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.

Duration:00:23:00

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Identity, Hope, Purpose (Overview)

10/27/2021
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...

Duration:00:12:08

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What Shape Are You

10/20/2021
What Shape Are You by Dr. Mayfield

Duration:00:17:58

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Do It Well And Don't Compare Episode

9/29/2021
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...

Duration:00:22:59

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Integration Of Faith And Work

9/15/2021
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...

Duration:00:28:39

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Philosophy Of Plenty

9/1/2021
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...

Duration:00:28:47

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Pornography And Shame

5/19/2021
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.

Duration:00:19:54

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Dissapointment Failure And Loss

5/12/2021
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.

Duration:00:21:51

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Burnout

4/28/2021
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,...

Duration:00:26:04

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Forgiveness

4/21/2021
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.

Duration:00:21:34

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Moral Injury

4/14/2021
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.

Duration:00:16:42

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Titles And Status

4/7/2021
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.

Duration:00:26:56

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Wonder And Joy

3/31/2021
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.

Duration:00:26:23

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Initiatives

3/25/2021
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...

Duration:00:20:56

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Valley of Death, Still Waters

3/17/2021
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.

Duration:00:22:10

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Creativity In Crisis

3/10/2021
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.

Duration:00:14:58

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When to Add, when to Remove

3/3/2021
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.

Duration:00:18:15

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The Biggest Fake

2/24/2021
"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...

Duration:00:20:04

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Are You The Same Person?

2/17/2021
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.

Duration:00:27:58

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Nostalgia

2/10/2021
Nostalgia by Dr. Mayfield

Duration:00:28:50