Biography
"Dr. Asa Don Brown is an author, professor, clinician, advocate, and an inspirational and motivational speaker. He has achieved the merits of a PhD in Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology; a Masters of Science; and a Bachelors of Science. He has taught at Thompson Rivers University, Royal Roads University and Grant MacEwan College. He currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Brain Technology & Neuroscience Research Centre, BTNRC; has served as the Bylaws and Ethics Director for the Washington Counseling Association; as well as having served as the Director of Promotions for The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care. Of the many accolades and recognitions, Dr. Brown has been named a Global Presence Ambassador, an arm of Parenting 2.0; a Fellow of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; a Canadian Certified Counsellor of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; and a Diplomate of the National Center for Crisis Management.
Dr. Brown is a prolific author having been published in a variety of professional and popular journals, magazines, and online columns, including: Healthy Directions, American Psychiatric, Inner Peace Parenting Magazine and many others. He has had the privilege of being interviewed and a guest of a variety of television, radio, magazine, and newspaper columns. Dr. Brown has a bimonthly column with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association and has published two books in recent years: Waiting to Live, 2010 and The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Perception and Worldview, 2008. He anticipates publishing two additional books by the end of 2014."
Specialties: author, professor, advocate, speaker, and clinician
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Waiting to Live (professional)
2012-06-16
Book Published: Dr. Asa Don Brown’s insightful message of unconditional love will transpire your way of thinking. Dr. Brown reveals a profound way of looking at life, forgiveness, and happiness. He explores with the reader the concepts of love and forgiveness. He has a poignant way of evoking the internal and spiritual side of life. His message will inspire you to begin living today. Why are you Waiting to Live?
The effects of childhood trauma on adult perception and worldview (professional)
2008-03-13
Published: This study examined traumatization in childhood and the potential effect upon the adult individual. Previous research has focused on safeguarding children and minimizing the effects of trauma. The intent was to determine the underlying factors that contribute to an adult's perception and worldview in relationship to childhood traumatic experiences. Participants were adult men and women who self-reported traumatization in childhood. The core of the research was a semiguided...
Education (7)
Capella University : Doctorate of Philosophy, Ph.D. , Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology 2008
Cumulative GPA 3.875 Dissertation – The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Perception and Worldview (Published Summer 2008) Passed Dissertation Defense on March 13, 2008 Passed Residency and Residency Examination Summer 2006 Passed Comprehensive Examination Spring 2005
University of Great Falls: Masters of Science , Counseling, with an emphasis on Marriage and Family 2002
Member of The American Scholars National Honor Society Received Graduate Scholarship Completed Masters Project
University of Great Falls : Bachelors of Science, Theology & Religion with a minor in Marketing 1999
Certificate in Counseling, recognition as being an Outstanding Student Deans Honor Roll Performed Benediction at Graduation Ceremonies (May 2000) Completed Bachelors Thesis
Argosy University: Coursework Towards a PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Psychology
Attended Argosy 2002-2003
Grant MacEwan College : Coursework Towards Bachelors at UGF, towards Theology & Religion, Minor in Marketing at UGF
Attended Grant MacEwan College 1998-1999
Metropolitan State College of Denver: Coursework Towards Bachelors , Business
Attended Metropolitan State College of Denver 1996-1997
Oklahoma Baptist University : Coursework towards a Bachelors of Arts , Pastoral Ministries
Attended OBU 1990-Fall 1992 SCHOLARSHIPS: * Tuba * Ministerial Youth Scholarship - First Baptist Church of Moore, Oklahoma * Photography - Yearbook * Academic
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