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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, 20 ...more

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The Weaver of Stories

Thesis: The Weaver of Stories

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Brown, Asa Don. 2025. The Weaver of Stories. Master's thesis, Harvard University Division of Continuing Education.

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The title of this short story collection is The Weaver of Stories. Why, The Weaver of Stories? The word weaver is not a simple word, it is a rather complex word that intersects all aspects of life. For many, the word weaver is most commonl Read more of this blog post »

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“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.”
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Jan 19, 2024 02:41PM

Please help eliminate human trafficking

“Human trafficking is not only an injustice to the victim, but it is an injustice unto the families and friends of that victim.” ~ Dr. Asa Don Brown

"Human trafficking, also called trafficking in persons, has no place in our world. As both a grave crime and a human rights abuse, it compromises national and economic security, undermines the rule of law, and harms the well-being of individuals and communities everywhere. It is a crime of exploitation. Traffickers profit at the expense of their victims by compelling them to perform labor or to engage in commercial sex in every region of the United States and around the world. With an estimated 27.6 million victims worldwide at any given time, human traffickers prey on people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, exploiting them for their own profit."

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Jan 15, 2016 07:37AM

Please join me today at 3 PM Eastern when I look forward to being interviewed by Doug Llewelyn http://www.blogtalkradio.com/closeupt...

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message 16: by Robin

Jul 19, 2013 04:22PM

Hello Asa, I am really happy we have connected.

Thank you for adding me to your friend's list - it was very nice of you. I look forward to reading your book reviews, comments, and recommendations. Keep living the good life! If you want to review any of my books, please let me know :)

Peace and happiness be with you,

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message 15: by Elaine

Mar 13, 2012 03:35PM

hi Asa , thankyou for befriending me.looking forward to chatting about books with you

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message 14: by Harlequin Books

Dec 09, 2011 11:40AM

Hello Dr. Brown, it is a pleasure to meet you. If you ever have any questions about Harlequin or our books, please feel free to ask.

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message 13: by Asa

Nov 20, 2011 06:20PM

Upcoming November 21~11 AM PST ~ LATalk Radio ~ Author Discussion ~ Waiting To Live with Dr Melody Foxx & Allen Cardoza

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Sep 15, 2011 10:44PM

Williams Lake Tribune - Column about parenting a help to families - http://bit.ly/pqJ6z0 via @BlackPressMedia

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Jun 27, 2011 12:05PM

Developing A Relationship With Your Child’s Teachers And School
http://www.ccpa-accp.ca/blog/?p=672

by Dr. Asa Don Brown

CCPA Author: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

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message 10: by Ellen

Apr 10, 2011 05:04AM

Hi Asa! It is nice to meet you! I look forward to sharing book reviews and recommendations. I put your top book on my shelf to read when I can.
Have a great day!
ellen

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message 9: by Milton

Mar 31, 2011 05:14AM

Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In Kenya Consider getting the entertainment full of African passion and flavour, the culture, social life and politics

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message 8: by Jesse

Mar 17, 2011 12:16PM

Namaste Asa, Thanks for including me among your friends on goodreads.com. Wishing you the best in all things.
Want to invite you to consider my spiritual allegory, Song of George: Portrait of an Unlikely Holy Man. It's definitely fiction, but it's sincere and inspired by my own personal experiences.
Truly, jesse s. hanson

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message 7: by Asa

Mar 17, 2011 11:14AM

Event: 'Dr. Asa Don Brown Discusses “Waiting To Live”'

Dr. Asa Don Brown will discuss his latest book “Waiting to Live” his doctoral research on The effects of childhood trauma on adult perception and worldview, as well as his professional and personal pursuits. This is a free presentation Thursday March 17 at 7:00 pm at TRU’s The Gathering Place.

http://welcometowilliamslake.ca/index...

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message 6: by Ed

Feb 24, 2011 05:10PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request, Asa. It's greatly appreciated. I am an actor/singer/songwriter recently turned author who is very fortunate to be getting rave reviews and 5 stars across the board for my first outing, FORBIDDEN STEPS. I guess the best way to introduce myself is through my website:

http://www.edrambeau.com

Thanks again and have a a terrific day, Ed

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Feb 24, 2011 03:23PM

Dr. Asa Don Brown has been recently nominated for an Award in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada

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message 4: by EZRead

Feb 23, 2011 09:23AM

Hello, Asa! Glad to see you like "Crime & Punishment", it's one of my favorites as well!

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Feb 20, 2011 05:17AM

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Jan 07, 2011 12:26PM

Today will be the last day that Shaw Cable will be airing Asa's on Channel 10.

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message 1: by Tracy

Jan 01, 2011 11:18PM

I'm thrilled to announce that Shaw Cable is currently running an interview of Asa, his latest book, his professional work, and his personal and professional backgrounds. The interview will be aired for the next week on Shaw Cable Channel 10 in Williams Lake, British Columbia.

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