Hannah Brinser, Ph.D.

Program Director & Lecturer, School Counseling

Dr. Hannah Brinser is the Program Director of School Counseling at Gonzaga University. Hannah earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Idaho State University, a M.A. in School Counseling from Gonzaga University (Go Zags!), and a B.S....

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Idaho State University
M.A., School Counseling, Gonzaga University
B.S., Psychology, Western Washington University
Dr. Hannah Brinser is the Program Director of School Counseling at Gonzaga University. Hannah earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Idaho State University, a M.A. in School Counseling from Gonzaga University (Go Zags!), and a B.S. in Psychology from Western Washington University. Additionally, she is a Certified School Counselor (ESA-SC WA) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Hannah believes strongly in the unique role and opportunity school counselors have in creating meaningful change within schools and communities. Her research and professional interests include leadership and advocacy in school counseling, school counselor professional identity and professional advocacy issues, and crisis and trauma practices in schools.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Wissel, A., & Brinser, H., & Hruska, B. (2022). Finding meaning in ASCA-identified inappropriate duties. In C. N. Edwards & M. A. Graham (Eds.), Foundations of school counseling: Innovation for professional practice. Springer.
  • Brinser, H., & Wissel, A. (2020). Serving students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. The Professional Counselor, 10(2), 170-180.
    https://doi.org/10.15241/hb.10.2.170

Invited Presentations

  • Brinser, H. (Oct. 2024). Educational transitions. Presented in EDCE 697: Internship in School Counseling, Counselor Education Program at Gonzaga University.

  • Brinser, H. (Sept. 2024). Advocating for appropriate school counseling duties. Presented virtually in the Online School Counseling Program at the University of Montana.

  • Brinser, H. (Jun. 2022). School Counseling and MTSS. Presented virtually in EDCE 564:Assessment in School Counseling, Counselor Education Program at Gonzaga University.

  • Brinser, H. (Apr. 2022). Supervision of practicum tapes, live role-plays, and feedback. Presented virtually in EDCE 696: School Counseling Practicum, Counselor Education Program at Gonzaga University.

  • Brinser, H. (Oct. 2022). Current ethical issues in school counseling. Presented virtually in CNSL 350: Professional Issues in Counseling, Counselor Education and Supervision Program at the University of Vermont.

  • Wissel, A., & Brinser, H. (Jul. 2022). Building relationships with teachers. Presented virtually at ASCAU Ignite: Practical Strategies for a Successful Year, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association.

Professional Papers Presented

National & International

  • Brinser, H. (Oct. 2023). School counselor educators’ experiences engaging in professional advocacy: A phenomenological analysis. Presented at the Association for Counselor
    Education and Supervision (ACES) Biennial Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  • Brinser, H., & Wissel, A. (Jul. 2022). Supervising school counseling students. Presented at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
  • Arnold, A., & Brinser, H. (Oct. 2021). The impact of beginning practicum experiences on counselor-in-training mental health: Implications for counselor educators. Poster presented at the Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES) Biennial Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Brinser, H., & Ducken-Holm, K.* (Jul. 2021). Advocating for students by advocating for yourself. Presented at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Wissel, A., & Brinser, H. (Jul. 2021). Help teachers provide tier 1 SEL. Presented at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Brinser, H. (Jun. 2020). Serving students in foster care. Presented online at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Wissel, A., & Brinser, H. (Apr. 2020). We are not immune: Understanding and supporting students in trauma. Presentation at the National Catholic Education Association in Baltimore, Maryland, canceled because of COVID-19.
  • Brinser, H. (Mar. 2019). Supporting families with children and adolescents experiencing grief and loss. Poster presented at International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) World Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Brinser, H., Champagne, B., Cram, D. (Mar. 2019). Attachment: Family therapists partnering with schools and communities. Presented at the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) World Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • McKinney, R., Bennett, E., Cram, D., Singh, S., Singh, R., Brinser, H., Swanson, S.,Paulson, M. (Mar. 2019). Creative approaches to difficult situations: Speed dating style. Presented at the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) World Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Regional & State

  • Brinser, H., & Wissel, A. (Mar. 2025). Providing effective site supervision. Presented at the Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Brinser, H., & Wissel, A., & Yates, C. (Oct. 2022). CACREP school counseling standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA standards: Professional identity implications. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (RMACES) Biennial Conference, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., Leishman, K., & Kuzyszyn, K. (Oct. 2022). Culturally competent gatekeeping and remediation: Counselor educators’ role as leaders and advocates. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisorsn(RMACES) Biennial Conference, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., & Wissel, A. (Oct. 2022). CACREP school counseling standards vs. ASCA CAEP SPA standards: Professional identity implications. Presented at the Western Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (WACES) Biennial Conference, Portland, Oregon.
  • Brinser, H. (Oct. 2022). Using reality therapy/choice theory principles to support students with emotional and behavioral concerns. Presented at the Idaho School Counselor Association Annual Conference (ISCA), Boise, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H. (Nov. 2021). Using reality therapy to support children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral concerns. Presented virtually at the Idaho Counseling Association (ICA) Annual Conference.
  • Brinser, H., & Leishman, K. (Nov. 2021). Remediation and gatekeeping best-practices for clinical supervisors. Presented virtually at the Idaho Counseling Association (ICA) Annual Conference.
  • Brinser, H., & Leishman, K. (Aug. 2021). 15-hour clinical supervision for counselors. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., & Arnold, A. (Jun. 2021). 15-hour clinical supervision for counselors. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., & Ducken-Holm, K.* (Feb. 2021). Utilizing reality therapy as a strength-based approach for supporting students with behavioral concerns. Presented online at the Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) annual conference.
  • Brinser, H., & Robbins, C.* (Nov. 2020). Strategies to support students in foster care: Implications and interventions for school counselors. Presented online at the Idaho Counselor Association (ICA) & Idaho School Counselor Association (ISCA) Annual Conference.
  • Astramovich, R., Brinser, H., & Robbins, C.* (Nov. 2020). Ethical issues in counseling advocacy work in school and community settings. Presented online at the Idaho Counselor Association (ICA) & Idaho School Counselor Association (ISCA) Annual Conference.

Local

  • Brinser, H. (Jul. 2023). Current issues in school counseling ethics. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brown, C., Brinser, H., Tjaden, S. (Nov. 2022). Utilizing the biopsychosocial model in client care. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University,Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H. (Aug. 2022). Current issues in school counseling ethics. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., Tierney, A., & Kuzyszyn, K. (Nov. 2021). Current issues in school counseling ethics. Workshop presented at the Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Brinser, H., Castro, A., Kraft, M., Villareal, K. (Apr. 2019). Utilizing your school counselor as a resource. Presented at Gonzaga University, Department of Counselor Education, Spokane, Washington.