Personal Information about Sam and Janet Trychin

Samuel Trychin, Ph.D.

Personal Information about Sam and Janet Trychin

Sam Trychin Ph.D. is currently a psychologist in private practice and a consultant to Stairways Behavioral Health, Erie, PA. Previously, he was the Director of Training at the Mental Health Research and Training Center for Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened Adults, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, California (1994-1997). Prior to that, he was Professor of Psychology and Director of the Living With Hearing Loss Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC (1981-1995).

Dr. Trychin currently conducts training programs, classes, and workshops for people who are hard of hearing, their family members, and professionals who provide services to them. His specialty is the application of psychological concepts, principles, and procedures to problems and issues related to hearing loss.

Dr. Trychin has written 15 books, authored numerous professional book chapters and journal articles, and produced a variety of videotapes related to coping with hearing loss. He has conducted hundreds of workshops and training programs across the United States and in Canada. He and his wife Dr. Janet Trychin, an audiologist, frequently conduct workshops together.

Dr. Trychin received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the George Washington University, Washington, DC. Dr. Trychin is a member of the American Psychological Association, is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, and is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania. He is currently the Mental Health and Rehabilitation Advisor to Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SHHH). Previously, he was a member of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's Advisory Committee for Persons Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the State of California and in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Trychin is hard of hearing himself and was issued his first hearing aids while serving in the United States Air Force. He has been a hearing aid user since that time.

Janet Trychin, Au.D. received her Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees from San Jose State University and her Doctorate of Audiology Degree from the University of Florida. She is an educational audiologist whose professional interest and experience is in accommodating adolescent students who are hard of hearing in mainstream classroom situations.

Dr. Trychin participated in the production of an educational video of skits, for teachers, by teenagers depicting daily problems they experience at school due to their hearing loss. She has co-authored with her husband, Dr. Sam Trychin, “Living With Hearing Loss: at School”; a workbook intended to help teachers, parents, and students better understand the difficulties the student with hearing loss experiences. This book is part of the “Living With Hearing Loss” series, developed by Dr. Sam Trychin.

Dr. Trychin also served as a consulting audiologist for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Mental Health for People who are Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. While living in Maryland, Dr. Trychin was a faculty member of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Publications by Samuel Trychin, Ph. D.

Trychin, S. (2003).: Why Don't They Do What They Should? (Paper presented May, 2003, at the Second International Adult Aural Rehabilitation Conference, Portland, ME). The complete transcript is available at this location.
Trychin, S. (2003).: Living With Hearing Loss: Did I Do That? (Rev. Ed.) Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. (2003).: Living With Hearing Loss: Getting Along (Rev. Ed.). Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. (2003).: Living With Hearing Loss: Relaxation Training Manual (Rev. Ed.). Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. (2003).: Living With Hearing Loss: Communication Rules (Rev. Ed). Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. & Trychin, J. (2003).: Living With Hearing Loss: At School. Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. (2003).: Information to have with you, when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. Hearing Loss, SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (2002).: Assessing and resolving hearing loss-related problems in the workplace. Hearing Loss, SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (2002).: Living With Hearing Loss: Workbook. Erie, PA.
Trychin, S. (2001).: Why don’t people who need them get hearing aids? Hearing Loss, SHHH, Bethesda, MD. The complete transcript is available at this location.
Trychin, S. (2000).: Best Practices Manual for Teachers of Students Who Are Hard of Hearing. (Publication supported by contract with the Department of Special Education, Sweetwater Union High School District, San Diego County, CA).
Trychin, S. (1998).: Communication: What’s realistic and what’s not. Hearing Loss, SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1998).: Guidelines for Providing Mental Health Services to People Who Are Hard of Hearing. (Publication supported by grant II # 133B4C022 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Dept. of Education).
Trychin, S. (1997).: Coping with hearing loss. In Seminars in Hearing, vol 18, #2 (Eds., R. Cherry and T. Giolas), New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Trychin, S. (1996).: A coper’s corner for you. SHHH. Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1995).: It’s our hearing loss: What families need to know and do about hearing loss. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1995).: The challenge of full inclusion to adults with hearing loss. In The Full Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in American Society. (Eds., B. Rittenhouse and J. Dancer), Little Rock, AR: University of Arkansas.
Trychin, S. (1994).: Counseling older hearing impaired adults. In Hearing Care for the Older Adult. (Eds., S. Lesner and P. Kricos), Stoneham, MA: Andover Medical Publishers, Inc.
Trychin, S. & Bagley, M. (1994).: Coping with hearing loss and low vision. In The Challenge to Independence: Vision and Hearing Loss among Older Adults, Eds., S. Boone, D. Watson. & M. Bagley, Little Rock, AR: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Trychin, S. (1994).: Getting beyond hearing loss: a guide for families. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1994).: Helping people cope with hearing loss. In Effective Counseling Strategies for Audiologists. (Eds., J.G. Clark and F.M. Martin), Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Trychin, S. (1993).: Living and working as an adult who is hard of hearing or late deafened. In Rehabilitation of individuals who are hard of hearing or late deafened: Practitioner’s guide. Hot Springs, AR: Region VI Rehabilitation Continuing Education and Training Center, University of Arkansas.
Trychin, S. (1993).: Living and working as an adult who is hard of hearing or late deafened. In Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Hard of Hearing of Late Deafened: Trainer’s guide. Hot Spring, AR: Region VI Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, University of Arkansas.
Trychin, S. & Albright, J. (1993).: Staying in Touch. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1993).: Communication Issues Related to Hearing Loss. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1992).: Misconceptions about hearing loss. In Proceedings, Fifth Biennial Regional Conference on Postsecondary Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, (Eds., D.H. Ashmore and W. W. Barnes), Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee.
Trychin, S. (1992).: Huh? A little humor goes a long way. Hearing Health: The voice on hearing issues, Corpus Christi, TX.
Trychin, S., & Busacco, D. (1991).: Manual for Mental Health Professionals, Part one: Making Services Accessible to Hard of Hearing People. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1991).: Manual for Mental Health Professionals, Part two: Psychosocial Challenges faced by Hard of Hearing People. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. & Bonvillian, B. (1991).: Actions Speak Louder: Tips for Putting on Skits Relating to Hearing Loss. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1990).: Speak Out: Tips on Speaking in Public for Individuals With a Hearing Loss. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1990).: Why people don’t acquire and/or wear hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1990).: Coping strategies for hard of hearing people and their families. Gallaudet Today, Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1990).: You…and me … and hearing loss make three. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Bally, S. and Trychin, S. (Eds), (1989).: A Newcomer’s Guide to an Old Problem: Hearing Loss. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Forgatch, M. and Trychin, S. (1988).: Getting Along: (Videotape). Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Forgatch, M. and Trychin, S. (1988).: Getting Along: (manual). Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. and Wright, F. (1988).: Is That What You Think!. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1988).: So That’s the Problem!. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1988).: Relationships: Managing your “Huhs” and “Whats” and coping with your hearing loved ones. The Voice, Ingleside, TX.
Trychin, S. (1987).: Did I Do That? Videotape. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1987).: Did I Do That? Manual. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. and Boone, M. (1987).: Communication Rules for Hard of Hearing People: Manual. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1987).: Communication Rules for Hard of Hearing People: Videotape. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1987).: Stress Management Video Series for Deaf People: Practitioner’s Manual. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1987).: Relaxation Training for Hard of Hearing People: Practitioner’s manual. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Stress Management Video Series for Deaf People: Videotapes. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Stress Management Video Series for Deaf People: Trainees manuals. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Relaxation Training for Hard of Hearing People: Audiotapes. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Relaxation Training for Hard of Hearing People: Videotapes. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Relaxation Training for Hard of Hearing People: Trainee’s Manual. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Stress management-IV. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1986).: Stress management-III. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1985).: Stress management-II. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.
Trychin, S. (1985).: Stress management-I. SHHH, Bethesda, MD.

Contact Dr. Trychin at samtrychin@roadrunner.com or by phoning (814)897-1194. Mailing address is Sam Trychin, Ph.D., 212 Cambridge Road, Erie, PA., 16511.