Faculty Profile for Dr. Sommer Howser

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Dr. Sommer Howser
Lecturer — School of Social Work
Health Professions Building HPB 150A
phone: (512) 245-2592
Awards

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Dr. Sommer Howser, LMSW, BSW, E-RYT, YACEP, is a sexual assault survivor leader, Doctor of Social Work, educator, and specialized social worker supporting persons in Texas who may be impacted by all forms of exploitation. Trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care Yoga, harm reduction, suicide prevention, play-based therapy, crisis intervention, and child maltreatment assessments. Working with clients across the life span, while holding a special interest and care for persons impacted by complex trauma and/or human trafficking. Doing this advocacy work in Texas with an open heart and a Trauma-Informed Care lens.

Concurrently, an Experienced Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) in Central Texas, with a background in supporting PTSD, first responders, and persons impacted by gender-based violence. Trained at Sacred Space Yoga Teacher Training (2018) and Liberation Prison Yoga New York (2019). Co-facilitated an international Yoga retreat in Costa Rica with mentor, Angie Knight, in 2022 with plans to do the same in 2024.

Teaching Interests

 Social Work in Healthcare, Human Trafficking, Trauma-Informed Care, Trauma-Informed Yoga

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Social Worker of the Year, University of Texas at Austin, Medical School. 2019 - 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Seton Excellence in Action, Human Trafficking Work, Seton Family of Hospitals. 2018 - 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Social Worker of the Year, University of Texas at Austin, Medical School. 2017 - 2018