CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Dr. Chiriac Gina
Description: Principal Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Teacher, Supervisor in Integrative Psychotherapy, M.A. coordinator in Relational Integrative Psychotherapy, Clinical Practitioner-individual and group therapy, Consultant, Communication skills trainer, Researcher in brain function, Coach, Coach Trainer, Coaching masterclasses
provider, Speaker, Author,
Website: www.ginachiriac.ro

Languages: Romanian (C2, Native); English (C2), French (B2).

SKILLS

– Psychotherapy;
– Supervision;
– Communication;
– Hypnosis;
– Mentoring skills and training;
– Creation and facilitation of training programs;
– Management, team building and problem resolution practices.
-Counseling

-Coaching

QUALIFICATIONS 

– PhD in Psychology;
– PhD in Alternative Medicine;
– Registered psychologist/psychotherapist with the Romanian College of Psychologists;
– Hypnotherapist, Specialization Ericksonian approach (USA);
– Couple-therapist (USA);
– Coordinator of the Master Training Programs in Integrative Psychotherapy, program developer, organizer, supervisor and trainer;
– Trainer and Supervisor in several training programs for qualified psychologists and professional teams;
– Psychotherapist on behalf of individual, couple and groups specialized in Relational Integrative Psychotherapy (EU and U.K.);
– Trainer in Somatotherapy (body therapy) certificated by EEPSSA (École Européenne de Psychothérapie Socio-et Somato-Analytique – Strasbourg, France);
– Trainers for groups (live and hybrid) using neuroscience, quantum physics, epigenetic and other new modern science methods for helping people to become the efficient and best version of themselves;
– Trainer and Supervisor, Creator of training programs for accretions of Coaches and Counselors in corporate area for managers, teams, leadership;
– Coaching programs provider, professional coaching for coaches and training for coaches;
– Developer of programs in communication skills training;

– Communication skills trainer and communication expert;

Titles and Position

– Founder and President of Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy;
– Founder and President of European Institute of Studies for Therapy of Children and Adolescents;
– Founder of the Neuropsy Institute. Center for Research, Neurofeedback, QEEG, Brain Map, Heart Math and Integrative Psychotherapy;
– Chief Editor of “Inside” – Journal of Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy;
– Auditor for Romanian Association of Hypnosis, Relaxation and Ericksonian Therapy (ARHTE);
– Member of the Romanian College of Psychologists (CPR);

– Member of European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP).

WORK EXPERIENCE (1990 – present)

Main areas of work
– Psychotherapy
– Private Practice live and online, in Bucharest and abroad – Areas of focus include working with individuals, couples and teams dealing with relationship issues, personal development, emotional intelligence abilities and awareness;
– Psychotherapist – Individual and Group Psychotherapy (“Sf. Grigorie Decapolitul” Medical Recovery Center);

– Integrative Psychotherapist at Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, Bucharest Romania;

Teaching, Coaching, Training and Supervision

– Director and organizer of MA Programs level, Trainer and Supervisor at the Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy;
– Trainer, Supervisor and Evaluator for Trainers;
– Organizer, facilitator and teacher of various psychotherapy courses, workshops and conferences.
– Trainer in coaching / coaching masterclass provider – providing training programs for coaches;
– Trainer in corporate leadership– providing workshops and training programs to those who wants to obtain a qualification, accreditation and specialization in corporate leadership, team management, conflict resolution;

– Facilitating one-on-one coaching sessions with managers to develop their leadership capabilities;

Other

– Keynote speaker at various conferences;
– Invited guest (TV shows) on various psychotherapy topics;

– Author of psychotherapy-related articles (published in magazines like psychologies, Romanian Edition).

Formal Education (1990 – present)

– PhD in Psychology, (University of Bucharest);
– PhD of Holistic Medicine (Indian Board of Alternative Medicines Calcutta, India);
– M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Bucharest;
– B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Political Sciences, Bucharest;

– B.A. in Finance and Accounting Management, Craiova.

Certifications, Trainings, Specializations

– Principal Psychologist, Trainer and Supervisor accredited by Romanian National Authorities (Romanian College of Psychologists, National Authority for Qualifications, Ministry of Work and Ministry of Education) for creating and implementing master training programs for specialists in mental health area;
– Psychotherapist, Trainer and Superviser specialized in Integrative Psychotherapy accredited by European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EICP) and certified by Romanian College of Psychologists;
– Psychotherapist specialized in Couples Therapy – “The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Integrating Attachment, Differentiation, and Neuroscience in Couples Therapy.” (USA, Course Lecturers: Peter Pearson, PhD. & Ellyn Bader, PhD – The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, USA);
– Specialization in hypnotherapy-based supervision (USA, led by Jeff Zeig, PhD. – The Milton H. Erickson Foundation);
– Specialization (USA, with Jeff Zeig, PhD) in master therapists methods of treating clients (“Masters of Psychotherapy” – The Milton H. Erickson Foundation; featured experts include: Carl Rogers, Carl Whitaker, Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis, Erving Polster, Robert and Mary Goulding, Otto Kernberg, James Masterson, Sal Minuchin, Zerka Moreno, Sue Johnson, Milton Erickson, Jeffrey Zeig).
– Certified Trainer specialized in Integrative Psychoanalysis – integrative analyst (EEPSSA – École Européenne de Psychothérapie Socio-et Somato-Analytique, Strasbourg, France);
– Specialization and supervision in Integrative Psychotherapy (European Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies – Ken Evans, PhD, Joanna Evans, Maria Gilbert, PhD);
– Trainer and Counselor accredited by the National Authority for Qualifications (ANC)

-Trainings and  advanced workshops related on brain functions studies, neuroscience, quantum physics, epigenetics lead by dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Lynn McTaggart  for helping people to became aware about opportunities in their life and changing the course of their career.

Selective List of Courses, Workshops, Seminars & other professional training and specialization activities:  

2020 – Neurofeedback & QEEG Therapist training and certification course (IFEN EEG-Neurofeedback Institute – Germany);
2018 – Specialisation Course – “Teaching Clients Mindfulness Skills” (Oxford Trinity College – Maggie Stanton, PhD);
2017-2018 – Specialisation Courses – “Masters of Psychotherapy” (monthly training courses and supervision with Jeff Zeig, PhD – The Milton H. Erickson Foundation);
2017 – “Transformational Chairwork – Complex Emotions, Trauma and the Inner Critic” (workshop– Scott Kellog, PhD, London);
2014-2016 – Specialisation training in couple’s therapy – “The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Integrating Attachment, Differentiation, and Neuroscience in Couples Therapy.” (with Peter Pearson, PhD & Ellyn Bader, PhD – The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, SUA);
2011-2012 – Specialization course in an integrative approach to supervision – Diploma in Psychotherapy Supervision– European Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies (Ken Evans, PhD & Joanna Evans);
2010 – “Psychotherapy and Hypnosis” (workshop – Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation);
2009 – Integrative psychotherapy – Advanced training and supervision (Ken Evans, PhD, Michael Randolph, Joanna Evans, Maria Gilbert, PhD – courses in UK, Romania, France);
2007 – Reichian Therapy Course (psychiatrist Anne-Marie Lessen-Porte, Paris);
2006 – Haptotherapy Course (Jean-Luc Dekoknik, Belgia);
2006 – Jungian and transpersonal therapy – workshop (psychoanalyst Csilla Kemenczei, France);
2006 – Psychoanalytical psychotherapy Course – group dynamics, socio-analysis, perspectives from the work of Lacan and Ferenczi (psychoanalyst Jean-Yves Biard, Switzerland);
2004-2007 – Systemic psychoanalysis – Freud, Jung, Lacan, Ferenczi (courses) – psychoanalyst Richard Meyer, PhD, France;
2006-2008 – Supervision training in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (with professor Ion Dafinoiu, PhD);
2004-2007 – Personal development through analytical work with psychoanalyst Richard Meyer, PhD, (France), whose analyst was psychiatrist A. Casrielle, PhD (he was personally analysed by Sigmund Freud); Psychoanalytical filiation (genealogical line – the IVth Freudian generation): Gina Chiriac- Richard Meyer-A. Casrielle- Freud;
2004-2007 – Art-therapy and therapeutic work with the voice tone (workshops with lyrical artist & psychotherapist Marie-Christine Piatkovski, France);
2004-2007 – Somato-analysis and socio analysis (workshops with psychoanalyst Richard Meyer, PhD, France);
2004 – Bio vegetal therapy – workshop with somatotherapist Denis Defour (France);
2004 – Communication in transactional analysis (with psychotherapist André Moreau, PhD);
2004 – Therapeutic counseling for the patient with alcohol, food, and tabacco addiction (with psychotherapist André Moreau, PhD);

2003- 2005 – Therapeutic Training in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (with professor Ion Dafinoiu, PhD).

Seminars and Conferences Attended (including presentation of academic papers):

2022 – Keynote speaker at the medical conference organized by Novartis;
2021 – Keynote speaker at the medical conference with the theme „REIMAGINE IMMUNOLOGY DERMATOLOGY. Psoriasis”;
2020 – Keynote speaker at the medical conference with the theme „We are changing paradigms. Healthy mind and body – integrative approach to the chronic SpA patient”;
2018 – Participation at Dr. Gabor Maté’s conference on addiction and trauma (ISTT – Bucharest);
2017 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, France;
2016 – Participation at the Conference of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, Manchester;
2016 – Participation at the Conference of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, Zagreb;
2016 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, Belgium;
2015 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, France;
2015 – Participation at the Conference of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, Bucharest;
2014 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, France;
2013 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, Croatia;
2013 – European Conference of Romanian Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, Bucharest (organizing the Conference; also, giving lectures and doing workshops);
2012 – Participation at the European Congress of Psychotherapy, Valencia;
2012 – Participation at the International Conference of Psychology Psi-World, Bucharest;
2011 – Participation at the International Conference of Psychology Psi-World – “Psychology and Everyday Realities”, Bucharest;
2011 – Co-Organizator at the International Conference of Integrative Psychotherapy “21th Century Psychotherapy”, Bucharest;
2010 – Participation at the National Conference of Psychology, Iaşi;
2010 – Session of academic presentations on “Integrative perspectives in modern psychotherapy”, Bucharest;
2009 – Participation at the International Congress of Ericksonian Hypnosis, Cluj;
2009 – Organiser at the International Conference of Integrative Psychotherapy, Bucharest;
2009 – Participation at the International Congress of Integrative Psychotherapy, Manchester, UK;
2008 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, France;
2007 – Participation at the International Congress of Psychotherapy “A new integration age for the psychotherapies”, Paris;
2007 – Participation at the Annual General Meeting of the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy, London;
2006 – Participation at the National Conference of Ericksonian Psychotherapy – “Tradition and Innovation in Ericksonian Psychotherapy”, Izvorul Mureşului;
2005 – Participation at the International Congress of Psychiatry and Somatotherapy, Iaşi;
2005 – Participation at the National Congress of Romanian Federation of Psychotherapy “Love and sexuality”, Bucharest;
2004 – Participation at the International Congress of Psychiatry, Craiova;

2002 – The International Congress of Somatotherapy, Bucharest;

Published academic articles (peer reviewed):

– Mihaela Chraif, Gina Chiriac, Mihai Aniţei (2012) – „Using behaviorally anchored rated scales in measuring integrative psychotherapist core competences“;
– Mihaela Chraif & Gina Chiriac (2012) – “Role Play technique in group development interaction optimization at young Romanian- a pilot study”;
– Mihaela Chraif, Gina Chiriac, Mihai Aniţei (2012) – „The evidence based integrative therapy effects in physiologically reactions modification measured by polygraph”;

– Mihai Anitei, Mihaela Chraif, Gina Chiriac (2011) – ”Resilience to Stress Evidence Based Improvements in Integrative Psychotherapy Working Groups”, Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 33, 2012, Pages 1042-1046.

Books:

”Psychotherapeutic Answers for Every Day”, Liber Mundi Publishing House, Craiova, 2009