Contact Information
Name: Louis Downs, PhD
Title: Professor Emeritus
Email: downslouis@gmail.com
Office Phone: 916.589.7912
Mailing Address: 3408 Crimson Rose Lane SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Profile
Dr. Louis Downs is a psychotherapeutic specialist in trauma, anxiety, and personality-based disorders, having studied under the renown trauma psychiatrist, Richard Kluft, M. D., under the most prominent expert in personality disorders, James Masterson, M.D., PhD., and under the reputed Cognitive Psychologist, Donald Meichenbaum, PhD.
He served on the Counselor Education faculty at CSUS before retiring in 2012 with emeritus status. His psychotherapeutic career spanned seventeen years before he returned to graduate school to earn his doctorate in Counseling, with a minor in Psychology, from Oregon State University. He has continued to provide psychological interventions with survivors of trauma and abuse as well as personality-based disorders since receiving his doctorate. He also held a Professorial position at University Brunei Darussalam for 3 years and later as a Clinical Professor at University of California School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences for 7 years.
Dr. Downs has received 5 Fulbright Specialist Awards from the US State Department and has been a fellow at the Pusat PERMATApintar Negara (Malaysian national gifted student school). He has been providing workshops internationally since 1986. He has also consulted with and trained counselors across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Peoples Republic of China, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. His specialties include development of disaster mental health curricula for universities abroad as well as helping communities develop and train disaster mental health relief teams. He has coauthored two books distributed in the U.S., two published by the Ministry of Education in Thailand, and another distributed in several countries of Asia.
Most recently, Louis Downs has written a autobiographical, popular psychology novel, The Ends Of The Tunnel, in which uses his own abusive childhood, its effects on adulthood, psychotherapy and its effects on his personal growth and change, as a medium for a dramatic and deep reflection into the psychology of trauma and of therapeutic healing. The book was written for anyone interested in popular psychology reading but also as a self-help guide for victims of abuse as well as for counselors and psychotherapists who wish for deeper insights into the world of traumatized clients and as a guide to more effective therapeutic interventions.
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In the book, The Ends of the Tunnel, Dr. Louis Downs takes the reader on a deep and reflective journey through the complicated issues of personal growth, family relationships, and getting through hard times. Through a mix of memoir and psychological study, Downs gives readers a moving look into his childhood, his struggles with an abusive family, and his journey to healing and finding himself. It is like taking a deep dive into your own growth and healing
The first part of the book is about Downs's youth and paints a vivid picture of a poor, abused, and troubled family. Downs writes about the hard parts of his childhood, like how his father always acted strangely and how his mother had problems balancing loyalty to her abusive husband and parenting. Even so, there are signs of strength and hope in the darkness, as Downs faces the problems with courage and drive.
Downs deals with deep issues like pain, forgiveness, and the search for identity throughout the story. In his honest reflections on treatment, he talks about how introspection and self-reflection changed his life. As Downs digs deeper into his past, he finds deep-seated feelings and faces the demons that have been following him around for years.
One of the book's most interesting parts is its study of family relationships and trauma passed down from generation to generation. Downs gives moving examples of how abuse and dysfunctional patterns are passed down from one family to the next. These examples shed light on the complex web of relationships that shape our lives. His path to understanding and forgiveness is both healing and enlightening, giving readers who may be going through similar things hope.
The Ends of the Tunnel is a deeply personal story and a useful resource for people interested in psychology and counseling. Downs says wise things about things like therapy methods, family systems, and how to heal from pain by drawing on his experience as a counselor. People can think about his thoughts and use them in their own lives. They are helpful on their way to discovering themselves.
Dr. Louis Downs' book. The Ends of the Tunnel, presents the drama, depth, and profundity for a wide range of readers, from those who enjoy popular psychology to those seeking therapeutic insights. It is an ideal read for those who enjoy autobiographies and books that delve into the human mind. This book is relatable for those who have undergone stressful situations, family problems, or other challenges in life. People who are interested in psychology and counseling will also find it interesting. This book is full of useful information for people who want to be inspired, heal, and learn more about what it means to be human.
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Louis L. Downs, PhD, NCC
Telephone
Cell Phone - U.S. Cell Phone (916) 589-7912
Malaysian Cell Phone (+60) 14-3073-567
Email: downslouis@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Counseling Psychology (Educational and Mental Health Specializations)
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1997
Chi Sigma Iota
Oregon Laurels Scholar
Master of Science Degree,
Majors: Psychology and Creative Writing
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon, 1987,
Phi Kappa Phi
University Creative Writers Award
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major: General Studies (psychology major), Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon, 1985.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
University of California, Davis, 1 Shield Street, Davis, CA,
School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences
Winter, 2013-Winter, 2020
Clinical Professor
Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Tungku Link, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
August, 2012 - August, 2015, Professor, Psychological Studies and Human Development Academic Group, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education.
Honors and Awards
Odysseus Award: Excellence in Traumatic Stress Research, Veterans, Immigrants, and Refugees Trauma Iinstitute of Sacramento, 2013
California State University Sacramento, 600 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Department of Counselor Education.
Fall, 2012-Present: Professor Emeritus
Spring, 2011 Professor
Fall, 2003-Spring 2011 Associate Professor
Honors and Awards
Exemplary Service Award, Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2007Teaching Using Technology Institute, 2005, 2008, 2011
Robert Whitehead Scholarship, 2006
Excellence in Research Award, Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2004
California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, Educational Psychology and Counseling Department.
1998-2003 Assistant Professor
Tenured, 2001
1997-1998 Lecturer
Honors and Awards
Elected Chi Sigma Iota, Spring, 1999 Elected Phi Beta Delta, Fall, 1999
University Outstanding Advisor of the Year 2002-2003
Awarded Counseling Program Faculty of the Year Award, 2000 and 2002
Portland Community College, Killingsworth Campus, Portland, OR
1996-1997. Full- time Alcohol and Drug Department Instructor (temporary position, replacing an instructor undergoing treatment for cancer) .
1989, 1991, 1993, 1995 - 1998 Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR., Psychology Department Adjunct Faculty.
1994-1997 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR., Counseling Program Graduate Teaching Assistant.
1990 - 1994, Rogue Community College, Human Services Department Instructor. Grants Pass, OR.
Honors
Elected Phi Beta Delta (1992)
CONSULTATION POSITIONS
2023, Fulbright Specialist Fellow, Consultant to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
2018, Fulbright Specialist Fellow, Consultant to Universiti Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, School of Psychology and Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalay, Tasik Malaya, Department of Psychology
2017, Consultant to California Northstate University, College of Medical Science, administration and faculty committees: Suicide prevention and intervention programs, following the suicide, on campus, of a medical student
2011, Fulbright Specialist Fellow, Consultant to Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Department of Counselling and Guidance, Department of Psychology, Office of the Rector; Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri University and partnering universities of Western Sumatra; BPBN (Bureau of Disaster Management Western Java); Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Department of Counselling Guidance and university administration; Universitas Pattimura Ambon-Maluku, Rector, Department of Guidance Counselling; Jakarta School Counsellor Association
2010, 2011, Fellow, Pusat PERMATApintar Negara (Malaysian national gifted students secondary school, School of Psychology and Human Development, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 63600UKM Bangi, Selangor D.E., Malaysia
2010, Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellow, Consultant to the Bureau of Education Innovation Development, Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education of Thailand, the school counselors of Doi Tung, Phang Nga, and the Bangkok region.
2009-1010, Consultant, Soul Care, China Youth Development Foundation, Sichuan Province, China
2008-2014, Editorial Board, International Journal for Counselor Education
2008-2010, Clinical Consultant, Psychcn Educational Center, Beijing, China
2008-2009, Clinical Consultant, Deyang Ministry of Education School Counselors, Deyang, China
2007-2008, Consultant, Qing-jian Counseling Center, Shanghai, China
2007, Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellow, Kolej New Era, Kajang, Malaysia, 2007
2005-2006, Consultant, School Counselors, Sacramento County School District
2005, Consultant, Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services
2001-2002, Clinical Consultant, Fontana School District, School Counseling Demonstration Grant Team, US Department of Education
2000-2001, Consultant to the San Bernardino County Schools Horizons School to Work Project
1989-1995, Professional expert witness: Drug related criminal trials including testimony for defense as well as Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Clinical TrainerTrauma counseling skills trainer, Singapore Armed Forces Counselling Centre, Singapore (August 19-23, 2009)
Post Conference workshop for the International Symposium on Counseling and Social Work, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. (January, 2009)
Clinical Trainer and Supervisor, Project 512 Earthquake Relief Project, Deyang, Sichuan Province, China (December, 2008-2010)
USA NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Director, Southeast Asian Trauma Program, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, 2016-2020
- Vice President, Director of Southeast Asian Program; Veterans, Immigrants, and Refugees Trauma Institute of Sacramento (VIRTIS), 2011-2014
- Strategic Planning Committee member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2010-2011
- Regional Advisor Facilitator, Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society, 2008- 2010
- Member, American Counseling Association Ethics Committee, 2005-2008
- Chairperson, Public Policy and Legislation Committee, California Association for Counseling and Development, 2004-2005
- President of the Board of the California Coalition for Counselor Licensure, 2001- 2003.
- President of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2005-2006.
- Member of Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 1996 - 2015, Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling, 2003-2009, Association for Specialists in Group Work, 2003-2009
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Member ACES Strategic Planning Committee, 2010-2011
- Member of the national ACES Board of Directors, 2003-2006.
- Member of the ACES Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-
- National Taskforce for the Future of Counseling in the New Millennium, 1999-2001,
- Member of ACES Product Development Committee, 2002-2003,
- Member of ACES, 1998-present.
- President of the California Association for Counselor Education and Supervision - 2001-2002.
- Member of Executive and Administrative Boards of The California Leadership Center (American School Counselor Association think tank) 2000-2003
- Member Support Personnel Accountability Report Card Institute, Los Angeles Unified School District 200-2003
CLINICAL AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
2023-present, Clinical supervision for counselors in Malaysia, bi-weekly online supervisions of clinical skills and interventions
2018-present, Clinical supervisor for counselors in the Peoples Republic of China, weekly online supervisions of clinical skills and interventions
2012-2014, Vice President, Veterans, Immigrants and Refugees Trauma Institute of Sacramento (VIRTIS), Sacramento, California.
2011-2015, Director of Southeast Asian Program, Veterans, Immigrants and Refugees Trauma Institute of Sacramento (VIRTIS), Sacramento, California.
1996, Diagnostic Screening Counselor, Benton County Mental Health Services, Corvallis, OR.
1989-1995, President of the Board, Counseling Northwest, Ashland, White City, Grants Pass, OR.
1986 – 1989, Director, Counseling Northwest
1988 - 1992 Director, Psychiatric Crisis Team, Siskiyou County Mental Health Services.
1985-1987 Counselor, Siskiyou County Mental Health Services, Yreka, CA.
1985-1987 School at Risk Counselor – Happy Camp High School, Happy Camp, CA.
1981-1982 CETA and Federally Granted Programs Manager, Northern California Indian Development Council. Eureka, CA., Humboldt and Trinity County tribes.
1981 Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor, Crestview Manor, Eureka, CA.
1979 Drug Services Coordinator, West End Outreach (mental health services), Forks, WA.
1977 - 1978 Clinical Supervisor, Clallam County Community Alcohol Center, Pt. Angeles, WA.
1975 - 1977 Counselor/Outpatient Coordinator, Bridge House, Grand Junction, CO.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Books
Downs, L. L. & Yong Ee Lin. (2015). The Disaster Relief Mental Health Training Manual for the Penang Child Trauma Response Team (2nd ed.). Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia: B Braun Medical Corp.
Downs, L. L., Sujiputo, W., Pinyuchon, M., Singjitpan, R. Thongpat, S., Herring, A., Chareornying, K., Hongtong, C., Choti, S., & Poonsawat, P. (2011). Comprehensive Results-Based Student Support Program. Bangkok, TH: Bureau of Educational Innovation Development, Office of The Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education.
Downs, L. L., Sujiputo, W., Pinyuchon, M., Singjitpan, R. Thongpat, S., Herring, A., Chareornying, K., Hongtong, C., Choti, S., & Poonsawat, P. (2011). Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children. Bangkok, TH: Bureau of Educational Innovation Development, Office of The Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education.
Downs, L. L. & Yong Ee Lin. (2009). The Disaster Relief Mental Health Training Manual for the Penang Child Trauma Response Team. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia: B Braun Medical Corp.
Johnson, C. D., Johnson, S., & Downs, L. L. (2005). Building a Results-Based Student Support Program. Boston, MA: Lahaska Press/Cengage.
Creative Writing
Louis L. Downs (2024), The Ends Of The Tunnel. Kindle Direct Publishing, Los Angeles, CA.
Downs, L. L. (1987). For the common good, West Wind Review, 2, 78-87.
Journals and Other Publications
Downs, L. L. (2020). Human reactions to traumatic events. Inpsych Psychological and Counselling Services Resources. Retrieved from http://www.im-creator.com/free/tengkuann/home-inpsych-psychologist-counsellor-kuala-lumpur/reactiontotraumaprofdrdowns
Downs, L. L., Rahmadian, A. A., Noviawati, E., Vakil, G., Hendriani, S., Masril, M., & Kim, D. (2017). A DSM comparative study of PTSD incidence in Indonesia. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 4(12) 200-212.
Rahmadian, A. A., Furqon, F., Syamsu, Y., Rusmana, N., Downs, L. L., (2016). Prevalensi PTSD Dan Karakteristik Gejala Stres Pascatrauma Pada Anak Dan Remaja Korban Bencana Alam. Edusentris, Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Pengajaran 3(1) 2-17.
Downs. L. L., Rahmadian, A. A., Masril, Ardimen, Hendriani, S., Othman, S. A., Kim, D., & Koay, T. L. (2015). A reliability study of the Downs Postraumatic Stress Scale: A refined instrument for measuring the effects of human catastrophes. Journal of Education Research and Behavioral Sciences Vol. 4(2), 67-74.
Downs, L. L., Othman, S. A. (2015). The incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder among adults and children in the Phang Nga region of Thailand. VISTAS 2015. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/vistas
Downs, L. L. (2011, August). Mental Health Interventions for Disaster Relief. Journal of Asia Pacific Counseling. 1(2), 151-162
Downs, L. L. ((2010, August). Working with anxiety, panic and phobic disorders in a clinical setting. Proceedings of the Association of Psychological and Educational Counsellors of Asia-Pacific 11th Annual Conference, Penang, Malaysia
Downs, L. L., Tan Joo Siang, Kung Shang Chun. (2009). Cross Cultural, Bilingual Group Experience: Evidence that Process Focused Groups Work. The International Journal of Counselor Education and Supervision. Retrieved October 8, 2009 From http://digitalcommons.library.unlv.edu/jice/vol1/iss1/
Downs, L. L. (2009, Winter). Learning the Ropes of Counseling and Counseling Consultation in Asia. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal. 24(4), 107-112.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2009). Cross cultural, bilingual process focused group experience. Proceedings of the International Counseling and Social Work Symposium. Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2007). Group skills acquisition for almost any cultural setting. Proceedings of the 11th International Counseling Conference. Shanghai, China.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2007). Global crisis intervention: Providing disaster victims with effective, long term, mental health interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder. Proceedings of the 11th International Counseling Conference. Shanghai, China.
Downs, L. L. (2006). Working with dissociative disorders in the clinic. VISTAS, Retrieved August 8, 2006 From http://counselingoutfitter.com/Downs.htm
Downs, L. L. (2006, Summer). From the WACES President’s desk: The principal moral dilemma. WACES Wire, 1-2.
Downs, L. L. (2006, Winter). International counseling: A natural extension of WACES. WACES Wire, 2, 5.
Downs, L. L. (2005, December). Preparing foreign counseling students for return to their own countries: Pedagogical strategies for intercultural competence. Proceedings of the 11th International Counseling Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.
Downs, L. L. (2005, Summer). Incongruent Environments: Educating Counselors in Academe. WACES Wire, 2-4.
Downs, L. L. (2005, January). A wheel within a wheel: A combination of old and new process-group teaching techniques to develop group counseling student facilitation skills. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Downs, L. L. (2004, January). Toward development of an effective substance abuse curriculum for high-risk k-12 students: A clinically developed model. Honolulu, HA: Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education.
Downs, L. L. (2004, October). A preliminary survey of the relationships among and between ethics education of counselor educators and ensuing professional teaching and responses to attraction with counseling students. Counseling and Values, 10, 2-13.
Downs, L. L. (2003, September). California counselors try to follow N. Y. licensure. Counseling Today, 4(45).
Mitchell, G., Udow, G., Downs, L. L., McMaster, S., DeWitt, K., Parres-Sampson, L. & Stevenson, M. (2002). How well have comprehensive counseling systems been implemented? A study of inland Southern California schools. California Association for School Counseling, 1, 3-4.
Downs, L. L., Udow, G., Stevenson, M., Parres-Sampson, L., Mitchell, G., McMaster, S., DeWitt, K. (2002). Factors Contributing to difficulties operationalizing American School Counselor Association National Standards in inland regional Southern California schools: A quantitative study. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED463479)
Mitchell, G., Udow, G., Downs, L. L., McMaster, S., DeWitt, K., Parres-Sampson, L., Stevenson, M. (2002). Do Inland Southern California Schools Meet American School Counselor Association National Standards: A Qualitative Study. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED467345)
Downs, L. L. (2000). A literature review of gender issues in supervision: Power differentials and dual relationship (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. CG030226)
Downs, L. L. (2000). A study of the outcomes of required counseling during counselor training at a CACREP accredited university (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. CG030227)
Downs, L. L. (November/December, 1999). The Educational Counselor's Role in Alternative Education. The Clearinghouse, 73 , 118-120.
Downs, L. L. & Downs, R. T. (Fall,1998). Gender issues in Human Services counseling supervision. Human Services Education, 18, 39-48.
Downs, L. L. (1993). A holistic approach to chemical dependence counseling, The Oregon Counseling Association Newsletter, 2.
Presentations, Workshops and Clinical Training Sessions
International
Downs L. L. (2023, May). Developing Disaster Mental Health: Psychological Interventions and Commensurate Therapeutic Skills in Islamic Settings. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences (SIFHAMS), College of Medicine, University of Sharjah.
Downs, L. L. (March 1-3, 2023). Integrated Therapy: Increasing Your Effectiveness in Clinical Sessions. Workshop Provider, InPsych Clinic Training Series, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Downs L. L. (September 27-29, 2018). Personal Survival and Effective Therapeutic Interventions: Working with Personality Styles And Disorder, Workshop Provider, InPsych Clinic Training, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Downs, L. L. (May 18-20, 2017). Effective Interventions for Postraumatic Stress Disorder. Workshop Provider, InPsych Clinic Training, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (July 31-August 2, 2015). A Transpersonal View of Healing the Wounds of Posttraumatic Stress: The Transformative Influence of Disaster on Spiritual and Cultural Assimilation. Keynote Address to The First International Conference in Indonesia for Humanities and Transpersonal Psychology, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 2-5 2015). Counseling and Technology: How It Can Be Effective for Counseling Training in the Modern Era. Keynote Address to the International Conference on Counseling and Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Hamzanwadi. Lombok, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 2-5, 2016) Trauma and Disaster Counseling: Shot and Long Term Therapeutic Approaches. Plenary Address to the International Conference on Counseling and Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Hamzanwadi, Lombok, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (December 8-10, 2014). A Case Study of Two Families Who Fought the Odds and Won: Parental Accommodation to Ensure Their Children’s Success, A paper presented to the International Conference on Gifted and Talented Education, Pusat PERMATApintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia.
Koay, T. L., and Downs, L. L. (October 7-8, & 27, 2014) and (September 1-2, & 29, 2014).. Getting behind the mask: Consulting with defensive parents and children in a school setting. A workshop given for the Ministry of Education, Continuing Professional Development Programme, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
Downs, L. L. (April 9-10, 2014). Stress Management. A two-day workshop presented to the government middle management of Negara Brunei Darussalam as a part of the Executive Development Programme. Institute of Leadership, Innovation and Advancement, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
Downs, L. L. & Abosie O. (March 3-4, & 24, 2014) and (February 3-4, & 24, 2014). Getting behind the mask: Consulting with defensive parents and children in a school setting. A workshop given for the Ministry of Education, Continuing Professional Development Programme, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
Downs, L. L. (January 5-8, 2014). Teaching crisis, disaster, and trauma mental health relief counseling: An effective response to the newest CACREP standards. A paper presented to the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Downs, L. L. (June 24-25, 2013) and (July 29-30, 2013).. Clinical supervision in a school setting. A 2-day workshop for school counselors, Counselling Division, Brunei Ministry of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
Downs, L. L. (April 22-24, 2013). Cognitive behavioral counselling for chemical dependence. A 3-day workshop for counsellors, Brunei Narcotics Bureau, Ministry of Criminal Justice, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
Downs, L. L. (January 6, 2013). Teaching crisis, disaster, and trauma mental health relief counseling: An effective response to the newest CACREP standards. A workshop presented at the 2013 Hawaiian International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Downs, L. L. (December 10, 2012). Building natural disaster mental health relief capacity across Southeast Asia. A paper presented to the 10th ASEAN Inter University Seminars on Social Development: Human Vulnerabilities. Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
Downs, L. L. (June 3, 2012). Best Practices in School Counseling in the United States: Comprehensive, results-based school counseling. Seminar for the Ketua Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 5, 2012). Enhancing school counseling: Comprehensive, results- based school counseling systems. Seminar for the Ketua Bimbingan dan Konseling, STAIN Universiti, Batusangkar, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 6-7, 2012). Trauma Counseling. A workshop presented at the International Conference on Traumatic Counseling, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Indonesia Negara Universiti, Batusangkar, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 10-11, 2012). Crisis, disaster, and trauma counseling. A workshop presented at the International Conference on Traumatic Counseling, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 16, 2012). Trauma counseling for sexually abused victims. A workshop presented for Pusat Psikologi Terepan Jurusan Psikologi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 18-19, 2012). Trauma counseling. A workshop presented for Ketua Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Pattimura Ambon, Ambon Maluku, Indonesia
Downs, L. L. (June 20, 2012). Counseling skills for school bullies. A workshop for school counselors, Universitas Paramadina, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Downs, L. L. (June 23-27, 2012). Trauma counseling. A seminar presented through the Ketua Bimbingan dan Konseling, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia.
Downs L. L. (June 23, 2011). Clinical treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. A paper presented at the PERKAMA Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (June 22, 2011). Effective trauma counseling: A new paradigm for symptom abatement for treatment of wounded clients. A plenary session keynote address at the PERKAMA Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (June 21, 2011). Disaster relief mental health counseling: Basic diagnostic categories and matching skill sets. Preconference workshop at the PERKAMA Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (June 8-9, 2011). Counseling gifted students in a school setting: Critical issues. A paper presented at the Malaysia-Australia Gifted Education Forum, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Downs. L. L. (October 14, 2010). Crisis and Trauma Counselling Skills. Workshop Presented for the School of Psychology and Human Development, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Selangor counseling community, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (October, 11-13, 2010). Counseling Interventions for Separation Anxiety, Conduct Problems, and Attention Deficit Disorder in Academic Settings. Workshop Presented for the Centre for PREMATApintar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and counseling community, Bangi Selangor, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (October 7-9, 2010). Disaster and trauma psychological response training. Workshop presented for the B Braun Medical Industries and Penang Child Trauma Response Team, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (October 4-6, 2010). Counseling Interventions for Group Counselling, Addictive Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders. Workshop Presented for the counseling community of Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
Downs, L. L. (October 2, 2010). Trauma Counseling. Workshop Presented for the Department of Counselling Psychology, Universiti Sains Malaysia and the counseling community, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (September 22, 2010). Effective Intervention for Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity in a Clinical Setting. Workshop Presented at the ADHD Roundtable of the Penang Association of Counselling and Psychology, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (September 18, 2010). Effective Interventions for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. Workshop Presented for the Penang Association for Counselling and Psychology. Georgetown, Pulau Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (August 30-31, 2010). Comprehensive Results Based Student Support Programs for Schools: New Trends in School Counseling in the United States. Workshop presented to the Doi Tung Development Project and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation Project. Doi Tung, Thailand.
Downs, L. L. (August 28, 2010). Dealing with School Anxiety Phobia. Workshop for community and professional counselors sponsored by the Penang Association of Counselling and Psychology, Disted College, Penang Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (August 20, 2010). Preparation for a doctorate in counseling and counseling psychology. A presentation to psychology students at INTI International College, Pulau Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (August 5, 2010). Working with Anxiety, Panic and Phobic Disorders in a Clinical Setting. Paper presented at the Association of Psychological and Educational Counselors of Asia Pacific Biennial Conference, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (July 31, 2010). Dealing with Oppositional Adolescents. Workshop for community and professional counselors sponsored by the Penang Association of Counselling and Psychology, Disted College, Penang Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 5, 2009). Working with dissociative disorders in clinical settings. Workshop presented to the psychiatric department of Hospital Pulau Penang, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 7, 2009). Cross cultural, bilingual group experienced: Evidence that process focused group is effective. Workshop presented at the International Counseling and Social Work Symposium, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 8, 2009). Crisis counseling and posttraumatic stress disorder counseling in the international community. Post Symposium workshop presented at the International Counseling and Social Work Symposium, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 9, 2009). Process group counseling skills in multicultural and multinational settings. Workshop presented to the Penang Counseling Association, Penang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 10, 2009). Anxiety Desensitization: Dealing with the continuum of serotonin-based disorders in the counseling clinic. Workshop presented to regional counselors and psychotherapists at the Turning Point Integrated Wellness Center, Puchong, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January 11-12, 2009). The healing force of cognitive behavioral counseling: Practices and results. Two-day workshop presented to faculty and students of Kolej New Era, Kajang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (2007, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 6, 12). Applied Counseling Theories, A workshop series presented in Kajang, Malaysia.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2007). Treating anxiety resultant from traumatic experiences. Post-conference presentation to the Shanghai Counseling Association, Shanghai, China.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2007). Group skills acquisition for almost any cultural setting. Paper presented to the 12th International Counseling Conference, Shanghai, China.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2007). Global crisis intervention: Providing disaster victims with effective, long term, mental health interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder. Paper presented the 12th International Counseling Conference, Shanghai, China.
Downs, L. L. (March, 2006). Working with diverse dissociative disorders in the clinic. Paper presented at the American Counseling Association Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Downs, L. L. (January, 2005). Preparing foreign counseling students for return to their own countries: Pedagogical strategies for intercultural competence. Paper presented at the 11th International Counseling Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.
Professional Associations
National Board for Certification of Counselors, NCC
Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA) - Malaysian Psychological Association, Clinical Psychology
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Han Wang City Earthquake Damage
Retreat for surviving teachers from the 2008
Sichuan Province earthquake
Damage from Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake
STAIN Universiti Trauma Conference , Fulbright project 2009
STAIN Universiti Trauma Conference Audience
Pusat PERMATApintar Negara National Gifted Students School, Universiti Kabangsaan Malaysia 2011
Goodbye dinner with students of Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Counseling Department 2015
Universiti Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Fulbright
Foundation project 2018
Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalay Psychology Department, Fulbright participants, Tasik Malaya, Java, Indonesia
Fulbright Project Universiti Teknologi Malaysia workshop participants,
Johor, Malaysia 2023