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Jill Schwarz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey's School of Education, where she has served since 2014, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her academic home is within the Department of Counselor Education, which falls under the School of Education at TCNJ.
Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Montclair State University (2013), an M.A. in Counseling from The College of New Jersey (2004), and a B.S. in Elementary Education and Psychology from The College of New Jersey (2002), with study abroad at the University of Northumbria (2001).
Dr. Schwarz's research focuses on trauma therapy, particularly EMDR for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, gender-focused counseling approaches, and social justice advocacy in counselor education. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational applications, emphasizing culturally relevant pedagogy and innovative therapeutic approaches for trauma survivors. She has developed specialized courses on counseling girls and women and has been instrumental in creating gender-focused counselor education curriculum.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, with particular attention to EMDR therapy applications for sexual assault survivors. Her research increasingly incorporates community partnerships and collaborative approaches to program evaluation. She maintains an international perspective, presenting work on global applications of trauma therapy and cross-cultural counseling approaches.
- American Counseling Association Research Award Finalist (2021)
- Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Outstanding Research Award (2020)
Dr. Schwarz has secured multiple significant research grants, including funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for Mental Health Awareness Training and from the Reshmi and Mahmood Siddique Foundation for EMDR evaluation studies with Spanish and English-speaking survivors. Her grant work demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and program evaluation, particularly in trauma treatment. She actively mentors students through research collaborations, as evidenced by numerous co-authored presentations and publications.
Her professional activities include directing counseling programs, developing comprehensive exams for master's students, and serving on numerous committees including the Coordinated Community Response Team (formerly Title IX Task Force), where her expertise in sexual trauma is particularly relevant.
