BRANDON R. BROWNING, Ph.D., LPC University of South Alabama Mobile, AL, Office:

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1 BRANDON R. BROWNING, Ph.D., LPC University of South Alabama Mobile, AL, Office: EDUCATION Auburn University Ph.D. Counselor Education CACREP accredited Idaho State University MCoun. Student Affairs and College Counseling CACREP accredited Idaho State University B.B.A. Business Management December 2012 May 2003 May 1998 PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, University of South Alabama, August present CED 597 Supervised Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling CED 571 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling CED 560 Diagnostic Processes and Treatment Planning in Counseling CED 574 Group Counseling and Group Guidance Procedures CED 567 Couples Counseling and Human Sexuality CED 576 Supervised Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling CED 592 Crisis & Trauma Counseling CED 594 Directed Studies and Research Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Aug March 2011 Teach two courses each semester to freshman and suspended students on college success strategies, stress and time management, coping with classmates, transitional issues, leadership, social interactions, career exploration, financial planning, learning styles, diversity, study strategies, and other factors contributing to student success. Perform academic coaching/counseling to assess student strengths and weaknesses contributing to academic performance. Coach students in order to facilitate change in their cognitions and behaviors. Adjunct Professor, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, Jan May 2011 Special Topics: Advocacy and Leadership (CEPD 7145), Department of Collaborative Support & Intervention, CACREP accredited Instructor of record teaching Master s level counseling students in a hybrid class (half face to face half online). This class was aimed at developing students knowledge and ability in identifying advocacy needs, assessing those needs and resources available, planning, organizing, and advocating to have those needs met in their schools and communities.

2 B. Browning, Page 2 Doctoral Teaching Internship, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Aug Dec Counseling Diverse Populations (COUN 7330) Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology Taught Master s level counseling students concerning issues related to counseling minority populations. Address bias and racist tendencies in the counselors and in the systems of which they are a part. Identify significant issues and general qualities, values or tendencies common to people of these minorities. Identify approaches in counseling as well as areas of advocacy that may be most beneficial in helping change systems of oppression. Utilize many experiential and introspective activities to facilitate deeper learning and change in developing counselors. Doctoral Practicum Teaching, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, May Aug Group Counseling (COUN 7340) Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology Participated in teaching three, four-hour, supervised experiences including lesson development, planning, presentation and evaluation for first year Master s level graduate students. Also supervised experiential group counseling experience and gave feedback concerning leader process and skills. Doctoral Practicum Teaching, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Jan May 2010 Introduction to Counseling Practice (COUN 7530) Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology Participated in teaching two, three-hour supervised experiences including lesson development, planning, presentation and evaluation for first year, Master s level graduate students majoring in School and Community Counseling. Co-instructor, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, Jan May 2003 Career and Life Planning class. Topics included: Career Development Theories, World of Work, Values, Skills, Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory Interpretation and Application, Decision Making Processes, Idaho Career Information System, and Internship Opportunities. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE Academic Counselor Academic Counseling and Advising Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, March 2011 August Provide academic and behavioral counseling, for students who are academically atrisk. Collaboratively identify goals for improvement and develop plan. Supervise academic coaches. Facilitated the Study Smart Seminar group to provide group behavioral and academic counseling and instruction for academically at-risk students on suspension. Counselor, LDS Family Services, Auburn, AL, Nov Provide general, mental health counseling to couples and individuals.

3 B. Browning, Page 3 Advanced Doctoral Supervision Practicum Experience, Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, August December Supervisor: Dr. John C. Dagley Provided supervision to Master s level counselor-in-training majoring in community and school counseling and enrolled in first practicum experience. Provided individual supervision on a weekly basis and assisted counselor-in-training in professional development, case conceptualization, and developing interventions and counseling strategies. Site Director, Counselor Supervisor, Counselor, Family Care Center, Inc., Idaho Falls and Rexburg ID - June 2003-July 2008 Directed business, marketing and clinical activities for Rexburg office. Provided supervision to licensed counselors seeking Clinical Licensure. Provided supervision to Master s Level counselors-in-training. Counseled individuals, couples, and families with diverse mental health issues. Master s Practicum and Internship Experiences, Idaho State University, Pocatello ID, Jan May 2003 Idaho State University Counseling and Testing, Aug 2002-May 2003 Idaho State University Career Development Center, Aug May 2003 Idaho Youth Ranch Family Services Jan 2002-May 2003 PUBLICATIONS and Research Published Manuscripts McDermott, R. C., Cheng, H. L., Wright, C., Browning, B. R., Upton, A. W., & Sevig, T. D. (2015). Adult Attachment Dimensions and College Student Distress The Mediating Role of Hope. The Counseling Psychologist, McGhee, T., Brown, M., Pressley, F., Browning, B., Thomas, C., (2012) Second Life: Implications for counselor education. Michigan Journal of Counseling, Research Theory and Practice, 39(1), Browning, B., Suh, S., (2012) The Relationship Between Gratitude and Well-being in Graduate Level Counselors in training. Published Dissertation, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. GRANTS Browning, B.R., Chatfield, S. L. Adult preference informed weight loss among childhood trauma victims., University of South Alabama Faculty Development Council $ 4942, not funded PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

4 B. Browning, Page 4 Browning, B.R. (2015) The Relationship Between Gratitude and Well-Being in Graduate Level Counselors-in-Training, Poster session accepted for the Fourth World Congress on Positive Psychology in Orlando, FL. Browning, B.R., Dagley, J. C. (2015). The Unique and Enduring Lessons for Counselors in Classic Longitudinal Studies, Education Session accepted for the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL. McDermott, R., Write, C., Cheng, H., Browning, B.R., Upton, A.W., (2014) Men s Help Seeking Intentions for suicide: Contributions of Male Norms Themselves Big Love Seeking, Atlanta_Counseling Psychology Conference, Browning, B.R., (2014). The Relationship Between Gratitude and Well-being in Counselor Education Students, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Birmingham, AL. Upton, A., Browning, B.R., McDerMott, R.C., Dagley, J.C., (2014). The Role of Group Dynamics in Program Renewal: Perspectives of a Faculty Cohort. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Birmingham, AL. Browning, B.R., (2014). The Weightier Matters of Weight Loss: How Counselors Can Help, Content Session, Alabama Counseling Association Conference, Huntsville, AL Browning, B.R., (2014). Where s the Beef?: Sorting Through the Positive Psychology Hype. Alabama Counseling Association Conference, Huntsville Alabama. Wright, C., McDermott, R. C., Browning, B. Upton, A., & Cheng, H. (2014). Hope and resiliency in emerging adults: An adult attachment perspective. Poster accepted for the International Counseling Psychology Conference in Atlanta GA Browning, B. R. Assessing Level of Gratitude and Utilizing Interventions in Strength Based Counseling, (2013), Content Session, Alabama Counselling association, Birmingham AL Wright, C., McDermott, R. C., Browning, B. Upton, A., & Cheng, H. (2014). Hope and resiliency in emerging adults: An adult attachment perspective. Poster accepted for the International Counseling Psychology Conference in Atlanta GA Browning, B. R. Assessing Level of Gratitude and Utilizing Interventions in Strength Based Counseling, (2013), Content Session, Alabama Counselling association, Birmingham AL Presentation, Alabama Counseling Association Conference, Fall 2012, Montgomery AL, The Growing Elephant in the Room: Addressing Problematic Internet Use, Browning, B., Brown, M., McGhee T., Pressley, F. Presentation, Southeastern Cross Cultural Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, Feb 2011, Savannah GA, Presentation, A systemic Approach to Developing Atrophy Resistant Multicultural Competence Poster Presentation, Alabama Counseling Association Conference, Fall 2010, Mobile AL, A Systemic Approach to Developing Atrophy Resistant Multicultural Competence, Browning, B. Suh, S. Counselor Educators in Second Life Conference Presentation, Presented virtually on line via an Avatar, Fall 2010, Can I Trust You? Can you Help Me? Assessing and Enhancing Therapeutic Alliance. Browning, B.

5 B. Browning, Page 5 Counselor Education Programs Workshop, ALCA, Birmingham, AL, Fall 2009 Second Life: The Implications for Counselor Education Program. Brown, M., McGhee, T., Browning, B., & Pressley, F. Auburn University Supervisor Dr. Chippewa Thomas Poster Presentation, ALCA, Fall 2008 Caution: What Counselors Should Know About Students Personal Websites, Carney, J., Browning, B., McGhee, T. & Pressley, F. INVITED PRESENTATIONS Browning, B.R. Using the DSM V: Instruction and Application, Upsilon sigma Alpha chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, USA department of Professoinal Studies Spring Professional Development Wrorkshop, 2014 Browning, B., Preparing for College Life, October 30, 2012, Southern Union State Community College Browning, B., COUN 7410 Clinical Mental Health Counseling panel, September, 28, 2010, Auburn University Browning, B., Saving your G.P.A. June 30, Presented at Auburn University to incoming freshman minority science and math students as part of the Bridges to Success program. Browning, B., S.M.A.R.T. Goals. June 18, Presented at Auburn University to incoming freshman minority science and math students as part of the Bridges to Success program. Browning, B., Adjusting to College Life, Success Strategies. June 9, Presented at Auburn University to incoming freshman minority science and math students as part of the Bridges to Success program. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama - (LPC) November 2008 Present Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) (Idaho) May Present. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Idaho (LCPC) October 2005 to Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Idaho (LPC) October October 2005 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Idaho) November 1998 May 2006 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

6 B. Browning, Page 6 Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) November National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ALACES Historian ALCA Chapter VII Graduate student representative PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association (ACA) Association for Counselor Supervision and Education (ACES) Southern Association for Counselor Supervision and Education (SACES) Alabama Association for Counselor Supervision and Education (ALACES) Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteered beginning of each semester for Move in Mania assisting new students moving into dorms at Auburn University ( ). Supervised women s Relief Society organization of our church which assembled the emergency packets and blankets to send to tsunami and hurricane victims and donated tape recorders and earphones for children in underprivileged schools in the Auburn, AL area ( ). Supervised and assisted men s organization of our church which assisted in many moves and service projects for people in the Auburn, AL area ( ). Presented seminar to spouses of deployed military in the Columbus, GA area entitled I think I am OK, am I OK?, a practical guide to assessing needs and developing coping skills to deal with deployment of spouses (2010). Assisted in organizing two blood drives (2008, 2009). Presented seminar to youth in the Montgomery, AL area on drug use. Spring 2009 Volunteered at Auburn City Fest (2009). Coordinated and assisted with annual, free, community, depression screening in Idaho Falls, ID area ( ). RESEARCH INTERESTS Spirituality in counseling College student developmental processes Wellness and Prevention Counselor developmental processes Spirituality posttraumatic growth TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

7 B. Browning, Page 7 Microsoft Office o Word o PowerPoint o Excel Blackboard Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Digital Audio & Video Recording and Editing for Counseling Supervision Online Educational Technology Online Research Technology HONORS AND AWARDS Lisa Mitchell Bukstein Foundation Scholarship for Developing Faculty in Education (2015) Miles Seymour Scholarship, Fall 2010 ALACES/SACES/ACES emerging Leader Award, Fall 2010 ALACES Doctoral Scholarship, Fall 2010 Counselor of the year for two years at Family Care Center, 2004 and 2005