Carol A. Sommer Associate Professor Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology College of Education Eastern Kentucky University 402 Bert Combs Building 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102 (work) 859-622-1714 (home) 859-985-8314 carol.sommer@eku.edu csommer@windstream.net EDUCATION Ph.D. Educational Psychology Southern Illinois University Carbondale Area Specialization: Counselor Education CACREP accredited program Western Kentucky University 24 post-graduate credit hours in counseling Ed.M. Counseling Boston University Area Specialization: Counseling Women B.A. Psychology University of Kentucky High Distinction and Departmental Honors Minor: Women s Studies LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION National Certified Counselor #75655 Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor #1280 Approved Clinical Supervisor #ACS00524 Mississippi Board Qualified Supervisor #82 HONORS AND AWARDS 2009 ACES Research Grant Award (co-awarded for advisee s dissertation) 2009 ACES Distinguished Mentor Award nominee 2007 University of Mississippi Faculty Research Fellow Carol A. Sommer page 1
2006 NDSU College of HDE Emerging Research Award nominee 2004 American Counseling Association Emerging Leader Training 2002 NCACES Graduate Student Research Award 2002 Southern Illinois University Dissertation Research Award 2001 Elizabeth Eames Women s Studies Graduate Research Award 1999 Chi Sigma Iota 1983 Phi Beta Kappa PUBLICATIONS Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: Sommer, C. A., Rush, L. C., & Ingene, D. (in press for June 2011). Food and culture: An innovative multicultural counseling training experience. Counselor Education and Supervision, 50, 259-273. Sommer, C. A., Kholomeydik, N., & Rush, L. C. (in revision). The use of film as a midterm evaluation in a multicultural counseling course. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. Sommer, C., A., Kholomeydik, N., Thomas, Z., Meacham, P., Bailey, L., Litchfield, M., & Derrick, E. (in revision). The supervisee with a thousand faces: Using stories to enhance supervision. Sommer, C. A., Puglia, B., Markoupoulous, P., & Goggins, S. (in progress). Mentoring master s level counseling students: Drawing upon the wisdom of Athena as Mentor in Homer s Odyssey. Sommer, C. A., & Rush, L. (in progress). Service learning in counselor education curriculum: Promoting social justice and advocacy. Rush, L. C., & Sommer, C. A. (in progress). The use of fairy tales as meaning-making tools in career counseling. Sommer, C. A., Ward, J. E., & Scofield, T. (2010). Metaphoric stories in supervision of internship: A qualitative analysis. Journal of Counseling and Development, 88, 500-507. Sommer, C. A. (2009). Gathering wool: Reflections on conducting qualitative research. Journal of Poetry Therapy: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, Research, and Education, 22, 11-20. Sommer, C., Derrick, E., Bourgeois, M., Ingene, D., Yang, J., & Justice, C. (2009). Multicultural connections: Using stories to transcend cultural boundaries in supervision. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 37, 206-218. Carol A. Sommer page 2
Sommer, C. (2008). Vicarious traumatization, trauma-sensitive supervision, and counselor preparation. Counselor Education and Supervision, 48, 61-71. Sommer, C., & Cox, J. (2006). Sexual violence counselors reflections on supervision: Using stories to mitigate vicarious traumatization. Journal of Poetry Therapy: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, Research, and Education, 19(1), 1-14. Ward, J., & Sommer, C. (2006). Using stories in supervision to facilitate counselor development. Journal of Poetry Therapy: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, Research, and Education, 19 (2), 1-7. Sommer, C., & Cox, J. (2005). Elements of supervision in sexual violence counselors narratives: A qualitative analysis. Counselor Education and Supervision, 45, 119-134. Sommer, C., & Cox, J. (2003). Using Greek mythology as a metaphor to enhance supervision. Counselor Education and Supervision, 42, 326-335. Other Publications: Sommer, C. A. (book in progress). Philomela speaks: Enhancing supervision for trauma counselors. Sommer, C. (2008). Addressing vicarious traumatization in counselor education curriculum. Mississippi Counseling Association Newsletter The Compass, October 2008, 18-19. Sommer, C. (2006). The garden at night: Burnout & breakout in the teaching life. [Review of the book The garden at night: Burnout & breakout in the teaching life]. Counseling Today, December 2006, 38. Sommer, C. (2006). Counseling for wellness: Theory, research, and practice. [Review of the book Counseling for wellness: Theory, research, and practice]. Counseling Today, May 2006, 24. Sommer, C. (2005). Diary of a country therapist. [Review of the book Diary of a country therapist]. Counseling Today, June 2005, 38. Sommer, C. (2003). NCACES graduate research report: Vicarious traumatization and the role of supervision. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision electronic newsletter. Summer 2003. Sommer, C. (2003). Vicarious traumatization and the role of supervision: An exploration of sexual violence counselors stories. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64 Carol A. Sommer page 3
(08), 2794A. (UMI No. 3100778) PRESENTATIONS International Presentations Sommer, C., Cox, J., & Ward, J. (2009). Reflecting team supervision: A collaborative approach with counselors in crisis. Presentation offered at the International Interdisciplinary Conference of Clinical Supervision Buffalo, New York. Thomas, Z., Kholomeydik, N., Derrick, E., Bourgeious, M., Meacham, P., & Sommer, C., (2009). The supervisee with 1000 faces: Using stories to enhance supervision. Presentation offered at the International Interdisciplinary Conference of Clinical Supervision in Buffalo, New York. Sommer, C., & Ward, J. (2008). Self-reflection and counselor development: A mixed method research study on the use of stories and counselor growth. Paper presented at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision in Buffalo, New York. Derrick, E., Justice, C., Bourgeois, M., Yang, J., Ingene, D., & Sommer, C. (2008). Multicultural connections: Using stories to transcend cultural boundaries in supervision. Presentation offered the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision in Buffalo, New York. Sommer, C., (2007). Storied perspectives: Enhancing trauma counselor supervision. Paper presented at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision in Buffalo, New York. National Presentations Sommer, C., A., Rush, L. C., & Ingene, D. (accepted). Food and culture: An innovative multicultural counseling training experience. Proposal submitted to the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, October, 2011. Sommer, C., A., Puglia, B., Markoupoulous, P., & Goggins, S. (accepted). Mentoring master s level counseling students: Drawing upon the wisdom of Athena as Mentor in Homer s Odyssey. Proposal submitted to the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, October, 2011. Ward, J., Sommer, C., & Scofield, T. (2009). Metaphoric supervision: An experiential journey. Paper presented at the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego, California. Carol A. Sommer page 4
Bourgeois, M., Ingene, D., Derrick, E., Sommer, C., & Yang, J. (2009). The stories of our collective past: Inspiring respect in supervision. Paper presented at the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, San Diego, California. Spruill, D., Kline, B., & Sommer, C. (2007). The mentoring relationship: Mentor and Mentee. Presentation offered at the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Sommer, C. (2005). Elements of sexual violence counselors narratives: A qualitative analysis. Paper presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Ward, J., Sommer, C., Cox, J., & Wickman, S. (2005). Weaving creativity into the practice of counselor supervision. Poster presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Sommer, C., & Cox, J. (2001). Using Greek mythology as a metaphor for enhancing supervision. Paper presented at the American Counseling Association annual conference, San Antonio, Texas. Sommer, C. (1999). Self-care for the counselor educator: Reality or ideal? Paper presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision national conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. Regional Presentations Sommer, C., & Ward, J. (2006). Using stories in supervision to facilitate counselor development. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. McLeod, S., Perterson, K., Lavendure, A., & Sommer, C. (2006). The stories people tell: Using stories in supervision to facilitate multicultural understanding. North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. Sommer, C. (2004). A creative approach to compensating internship sites and supervisors: Counselor self-care training. Paper presented at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, St. Louis, Missouri. Sommer, C., Klingenberg, E., Miller, A., & Robertson, S. (2004). Giving to the community: Doctoral students make a difference. Paper presented at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, St. Louis, Missouri. Carol A. Sommer page 5
Sommer, C. (2003). What makes supervision work? Helpful, harmful, and ideal elements in sexual violence counselors narratives. Paper presented at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sommer, C., Ward, J., & Duys, D. (2003). Applying narrative to the integrated developmental model of supervision: Mythical stories that reflect changes in motivation, autonomy, and self and other awareness. Paper presented at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hawley, L., Cox, J., Hall, J., & Sommer, C. (2003). Innovative faculty/student collaboration in teaching, research, and service. Workshop presented at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sommer, C. (2001). Using guided imagery and relaxation exercises in supervision: A proactive practice for reducing vicarious traumatization. Workshop presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Oakbrook, Illinois. Sommer, C. (2001). Supervision: Guiding myths and stories. Paper presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Oakbrook, Illinois. Cox, J., Boughner, S., & Sommer, C. (2000). Collaborative supervision: Our work as co-visionaries. Paper presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sommer, C. (2000). Self-care: A neglected component of counselor education? Poster session presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sommer, C. (2000). Supervision with a twist: Using characters from Greek mythology as a heuristic tool for enhancing the process of supervision. Paper presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision annual conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. State and Local Presentations Sommer, C., Derrick, E., Kholomeydik, N., Thomas, Z., & Meacham, P. (2009). Narrative approaches to counseling and supervision. Presentation offered at the Mississippi Counseling Association Conference, Jackson, Mississippi. Sommer, C., Spruill, D., & Derrick, E. (2008). The essentials of clinical supervision: Theoretical and ethical foundations. Presentation offered at the Mississippi Counseling Association Conference, Tunica, Mississippi. Carol A. Sommer page 6
Sommer, C., & Spruill, D. (2007). The University of Mississippi Counselor Education Program: Current status and anticipated future. Presentation offered at the Mississippi Counseling Association Conference, Choctaw, Mississippi. Sommer, C. (2005). Elements of supervision in sexual violence counselors narrative: A qualitative analysis. Poster presented at the Phi Delta Kappa Showcase. Fargo, North Dakota. Sommer, C. (2005). The essentials of clinical supervision: Practical applications across disciplines. North Dakota Counselor Association Midwinter Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota. Sommer, C., Chromy, B., Miller, A., & Vettern, R. (2004). Reflecting team supervision: A solution-focused approach to empowering supervisees. Minnesota State Counseling Association Regional Workshop. Sommer, C. (2004). Maintaining inner peace in a chaotic world: Practical suggestions for counselor self-care. North Dakota Counselor Association Midwinter Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota. Robertson, S., & Sommer, C. (2004). Historical trauma in Native Americans and traumabased counseling: A collaborative conversation. North Dakota Counselor Association Midwinter Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota. Sommer, C. (2003). Storied elements in sexual violence counselors narratives: Proactive measures to ameliorate vicarious traumatization. Red River Women s Studies Conference, Morehead, Minnesota. Cox, J., Sommer, C., & Braun, S. (2002). Empowering supervisees: A collaborative, strength-based approach to supervision. Workshop presented at Illinois Counseling Association annual conference, Springfield, Illinois. Sommer, C. (2000). Vicarious traumatization and the importance of self-care for counselors. Lecture presented at a Chi Sigma Iota meeting, Southeast Missouri State University. Sommer, C. (1999). Stress reduction with progressive relaxation and guided imagery. Paper presented at the Illinois Counseling Association annual conference, Lisle, Illinois. Sommer, C. (1997). Self-care for counselors working with traumatized populations. Paper presented at the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs state conference, Lexington, Kentucky. Carol A. Sommer page 7
Sommer, C. (1997). Using guided imagery as a therapeutic tool with sexual assault survivors. Paper presented at the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs State Conference, Lexington, Kentucky. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Eastern Kentucky University Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology CACREP Accredited August 2010 present Associate Professor with Tenure Coordinator of Clinical Experiences Master s-level courses: COU 813 Professional Orientation and Ethics COU 820 Group Counseling COU 881 Internship in Counseling University of Mississippi Department of Leadership and Counselor Education CACREP Accredited August 2006 May 2010 Associate Professor with Tenure Community Counseling Program Coordinator Co-Coordinator of Clinical Experiences Undergraduate-level courses: GST 301 Honors Section of Topics in Gender Studies: Images of Women and Gender in Fairy Tales Master s-level courses: COUN 570 Multicultural Issues in Counseling COUN 672 Ethical Issues in Counseling COUN 693 Counseling Practicum COUN 695 Internship COUN 653 Group Counseling COUN 585 Topics in Counseling/Narrative Counseling COUN 585 Topics in Counseling/Crisis Counseling COUN 685 Organization and Administration/Community Carol A. Sommer page 8
Doctoral-level courses: COUN 573 Supervision of Counseling Services COUN 574 Advanced Clinical Supervision COUN 750 Publication in Counselor Education North Dakota State University College of Human Development and Education CACREP Accredited August 2003 June 2006 Assistant Professor Community Counseling Program Coordinator Master s-level courses: CNED 720 Group Counseling CNED 794A Practicum CNED 794B Community Counseling Internship Doctoral-level courses: CNED 776 Qualitative Research and Program Evaluation CNED 763 Advanced Assessment and Appraisal CNED 790 Doctoral Seminar (Topic: Dissertation) CNED 770 Counselor Supervision CNED 790 Advanced Counseling Theories CNED 787 Professional Issues: Consulting and Publishing CNED 767 Advanced Group Counseling CNED 794D Doctoral Internship COUNSELING EXPERIENCE Group Facilitator Counseling Center Fargo, North Dakota Fall 2005 Co-facilitated 9-week counseling/growth group Focus on spiritual development and healing from religious trauma Counselor (half-time position) Counseling Center Women s Services Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Carol A. Sommer page 9
June 1998 May 2001 Provided individual and group counseling Focus on sexual assault survivors Coordinated campus-wide programming and outreach services Clinical Therapist Rape Crisis and Prevention Center Bowling Green, Kentucky November 1995 May 1997 Provided assessment and treatment for recent sexual assault survivors (including adults and adolescents) and adult survivors of child sexual abuse Conducted individual therapy and long-term group counseling Provided in-hospital crisis counseling Facilitated classes on suicide and depression for the volunteer staff Provided emergency back-up and clinical support for volunteer staff Psycho-educational Group and Workshop Facilitator Private Practice Lexington and Bowling Green, Kentucky October 1988 December 1995 Developed and implemented growth groups designed to help individuals reduce stress, explore creative expression, and enhance self-understanding Groups and classes offered privately and by contract with community education programs, university extension programs, health spas, women s centers, learning labs, and other community organizations Designed and facilitated all day experiential retreats for women with a strong focus on creativity as a tool for growth and healing Clinical Intern Youth Family Counseling Services East Boston, Massachusetts September 1987 May 1988 Five hundred hour clinical internship Provided assessment, intervention, and treatment of indigent families and individuals Offered counseling services at the center and during home visits Worked closely with the Department of Social Services Facilitated play therapy group for girls ages 5 7 experiencing abuse and neglect Provided individual counseling for at-risk teens in local high school Carol A. Sommer page 10
UNIVERSITY and COMMUNITY SERVICE Eastern Kentucky University Service: 2011 University Faculty Senate Representative Eastern Kentucky University College of Education Service: 2010/2011 College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee 2010/2011 College of Education Sabbatical Leave Committee Eastern Kentucky University Departmental Service: 2010/2011 Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology Academic Practices Committee 2010/2011 Department Chair Search Committee 2010/2011 CACREP Self-Study University of Mississippi Service: 2009/2010 University Assessment Committee 2008/2009 Chancellor s Sexual Assault/Relationship Violence Task Force, Education sub-committee member 2008 University Violence is Preventable Network 2006/2010 Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies Affiliate University of Mississippi School of Education Service: 2009 School of Education Research Committee 2008/2009 School of Education Five Year Strategic Planning Committee 2006/2007 NCATE Multicultural Standards Committee 2006/2007 NCATE Curriculum Resource Committee University of Mississippi Counselor Education Program Service: Carol A. Sommer page 11
2008/2010 Co-coordinator of Clinical Training Experience 2007/2010 Supervision Research Interest Group (SRIG), Chair 2006/2009 CACREP Self-Study Oxford, Mississippi Community Service: 2008/2009 North Central Mississippi Chapter American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Committee and Instructor Trainer North Dakota State University Service: 2005/2006 Institutional Review Board, Alternate Member 2003-2006 Women s Studies Faculty Advisory Committee 2004 Red River Women s Studies Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair NDSU School of Education Service: 2003/2004 School of Education Technology Committee NDSU Counselor Education Program Service: 2004-2006 Chi Sigma Iota Faculty Advisor 2005/2006 Counselor Education Faculty Search Committee Chair 2003-2005 CACREP Self-Study Fargo, North Dakota Community Service: 2003-2006 Rape and Abuse Crisis Center Board of Directors 2004-2006 Spirit Room Volunteer T ai Chi Instructor PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Counselor Education and Supervision Editorial Review Board Member (terms: July 2007 2010; July 2010-2013) 2007-present Association for Specialists in Group Work Research Committee 2006 North Central ACES Conference Awards Committee Carol A. Sommer page 12
2006 North Central ACES Conference Presentation Proposal Committee 2004-2006 North Dakota Counseling Association Board 2002/2003 North Central ACES Graduate Student Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Association for Specialists in Group Work Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Kentucky Counselor Association Carol A. Sommer page 13