Asa Don Brown
Dr. Asa Don Brown is an author, speaker, and clinician. Dr. Brown has worked as a clinician in Canada and the United States. He is a prolific author having been published in a variety of professional and popular journals, magazines, and online columns, including: Healthy Directions, American Psychiatric, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, Inner Peace Parenting Magazine, and many others. Dr. Brown has had a regular monthly column with The Sober World Magazine (January 2015 - Present). In the past, he had a bimonthly column with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association from February 2011- February 2015. Dr. Brown has published the following books: Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace, Finding Solutions that Work, 2016; Waiting to Live, 2010 and The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Perception and Worldview, 2008.
Dr. Asa Don Brown’s books and lectures have transformed the minds of his readers and audiences around the world. Asa has worked in private practice in Canada and the United States. He has taught at the university and college levels. He has served a variety of professional boards including: Washington State Counseling Association, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Brain Technology & Neuroscience Research Centre, BTNRC, The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care, and a variety of others. He has consulted various forms of government; social service agencies; legal practices; educational institutions; medical practices; religious organizations; and others in the field of psychology and psychiatry. He regularly consults and engages businesses and business leaders on topics that directly affect their fields. He has had the privilege of being interviewed and a guest of a variety of television, radio, magazine, and newspaper columns.
“Reading is a source of liberation.”
“A truly healthy life is comprised of our entire being.”
“A child's dreams should never be discounted, rather uplifted to the stars”
“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.”
“For far too long, the female gender has been plagued with stereotypes, typecasting, as well as, subtle and blatant discrimination.”
“Remember at the end of the day, homework will fade, teachers will retire, but a minute of acceptance can inspire.”
“I flip a cognitive coin while reading Dr. Briggs' take on life, theology, science, and the conception of human life.”
“Children are barometers of the chaos that exists within their lives.”
“Do not forget that children are like rainbows; they come in an array of personalities, levels of resiliency, and a variety of temperaments.”
“Failure is no more than a mere challenge begging us to be better.”
“As a good parent or teacher, we should teach our children that failure is an opportunity for improvement and growth, rather than a blockade deterring us from our greatest potential.”
“Without failure, we could not relish in the achievement of our successes.”
“The importance of failure is that it reminds us that we can do better, be better, and achieve more”
“Successful people are inspired people; they are unwilling to accept the “status quo.”
“Failure is good, failure is necessary, failure stimulates a desire for success.”
“Children are sponges, soaking up every verbal and nonverbal interaction.”
“People often have images of what they are seeking when they enter a relationship.”
“We should be sensitive to the culture with which we live.”
“Children should be witnesses of parental affection.”
“...at the end of the day, homework will fade, teachers will retire, but a minute of acceptance can inspire.”
“A child should never be made to feel that sex and/or his/her sexuality is taboo or a mistake.”
“Sexual relationships are about creating a personal level of cohesiveness.”
“The life of a child is precious.”
“The mind of a child is a precious thing.”
“I cannot be forced to love someone.”
“Love is a sacrificial item”
“Life is a purposeful action.”
“Resiliency is the essence of a global positive framework...”
“Trauma does not have to occur by abuse alone...”
“Resiliency is not gender-, age-, or intellectually specific...”
“Childhood trauma does not come in one single package.”
“Pure happiness and peace are at their peak when your body is in harmony with itself.”
“Are you seeking to be offended?”
“What is an unconditional state?”
“Are you living in the moment?”
“Shame and blame should have no place in our body, mind, or spirit.”
“Our perceptions are influenced by our surroundings.”
“What are the messages that you are entertaining?”
“A smile can reassure another, provide comfort to uncomfortable situations, and display personal self-confidence for all to see.”
“The benefits of smiling are limitless.”
“Smiling can lift one's spirits, and moreover, make a difference in each life you encounter.”
“Healthy communication and an unconditional environment can prove the greatest asset to defeating at-risk behaviors.”
“Teachers often fail students by complimenting the successful students and ignoring those who do not prove as successful. Teachers need to embrace and praise all children.”
“Children want to feel as though their life matters.”
“Discipline is a vital aspect of growth, but of equal importance is praise.”
“Remind children that their successes and failures are not representations of their worth.”
“Praise, Praise, Praise a child for the good they commit and the wrongs they rectify.”
“Love is abundant, and it is free.”
“Challenge the negative by focusing on the positive of life.”
“Be you. It is important that you allow your spiritual being to shine through each request and moment...”