Welcome to another episode of The Coach’s Circle Podcast!

Our show is all about showing you everything the world of coaching has to offer–what it is, what it isn’t, and whether it might be the right career choice for you.

Through our conversations with professionals in a variety of different mental health and wellness fields, you’ll gain valuable, real-world insight into their careers and consider how their experiences might impact your own career choices. Our interviews will feature coaches, therapists, counselors, personal trainers, and other professionals who incorporate coaching into their practices. Our hope is that these varied perspectives will help you come to understand exactly the type of coach you were meant to be.

Today’s special guest is Dr. Colleen Cira, a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder and Executive Director of Cira Center for Behavioral Health in Chicago, Illinois.

Enjoy!

Topics Covered:

• How Dr. Cira’s experiences at an early age impacted her decision to pursue psychology
• The role of mindfulness and meditation in Dr. Cira’s work
• A brief introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• The impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Cira’s practice and clients
• Ethical considerations of expanding a therapy practice to include remote-only clients

Notable Quote

“In our interviews, we do want to hear, “Why are you drawn to this field?” And for people who just say, “Well, I find it fascinating,” I feel bored by that answer. People don’t need to bear their souls to us, obviously, but I want people who are really passionate about this work. And typically, the people who are most passionate are really connected to it in a deep personal level.”

Learn More

Website: ciracenter.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ciracenterforbehavioralhealth
Instagram: instagram.com/ciracenterbehavioralhealth
Phone: (872) 395-8091
Email: [email protected]