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Shira is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985.  In the past 38 years, she has worked as a therapist, a crisis intervention worker, a group facilitator, and an educator.  She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams.  She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock.  Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and relatability.

We are born into relationships. We are wounded in relationships. We heal in relationships. And those relationships are built—or broken—one conversation at a time. Shira will discuss ways people connect and disconnect in the digital age.  

This training will focus on translating insights on social connection into everyday practice, equipping participants to combat isolation and build healthier relationships.