COUN 6995 - Trauma and Crisis Counseling
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30186,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jennifer Yensel
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Kent State University
M.Ed. Community Counseling, Kent State University
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Kent State University
B.A. Psychology, Kent State University
Principal Lecturer
Email: jfyensel@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Hall 4109
Office Phone: 3309417298
Preferred Contact Method: Email-jfyensel@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
Additional appointments scheduled as requested.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Yensel
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Briere, J., & Scott, C. (2014). |
Briere, J., & Scott, C. (2014). Principles of trauma therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluation, and treatment (2nd ed.). Sage.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 6/30 | Trippany et al. (2004) | Course Orientation Vicarious Trauma, Self-Care, and Wellness | |
| Thu | 7/2 | Briere & Scott (2014) - Chapters 1, 2 | What is Trauma? Trauma Effects, Consequences, and Indicators | |
| Tue | 7/7 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 3 | Assessing and Diagnosing PTSD Complex Trauma | |
| Thu | 7/9 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapters 4, 5 Kress and Paylo (2019) – Chapter 7 | Central Issues in Trauma Treatment Trauma-Informed Care Trauma and Psychoeducation | |
| Tue | 7/14 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 6 | Distress Reduction and Affect Regulation Training DBT in Safety Stage Trauma Recovery Emotional Regulation/Distress Tolerance Interventions | |
| Thu | 7/16 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 7 Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 8 | Cognitive Interventions Cognitive Processing Therapy Emotion Processing Prolonged Exposure Therapy Additional Exposure-based Interventions | |
| Tue | 7/21 | Siegel (2001) Siegel (2006) Quiz 1 opened at end of class. Due by 7/23 at 3:00 p.m. | EMDR Therapy in Practice Psychobiology of Trauma | |
| Thu | 7/23 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 9 | Mindfulness in Trauma Treatment | |
| Tue | 7/28 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 10 Research Synthesis Poster Presentations | Psychopharmacology in Trauma Working with Military Population | |
| Thu | 7/30 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 12 Emotion Processing Intervention Due | Increasing Identity and Relational Functioning Interpersonal Effectiveness Interventions | |
| Tue | 8/4 | Briere & Scott (2014) – Chapter 11 James & Gilliland (2016) – Chapters 1 and 3 Pfefferbaum et al. (2014) Online Trauma/Crisis Training Due Herman Book Review Due | Sexual Assault on Campus/Title IX Disaster and Trauma Responses | |
| Thu | 8/6 | Kress et al. (2008) Paylo et al. (2014) Creative Intervention Demonstration Due (in class presentations) Quiz 2 released after class | Trauma Informed Creative Counseling |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.