Title: 1) Founder; 2) Senior Project Manager
Company: 1) Michele Downey and Associates Recovery Coaching School; 2) RawSakStudio
Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Michele Renee Downey, Founder at Michele Downey and Associates Recovery Coaching School and senior project manager at RawSakStudio, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements and leadership in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.
Ms. Downey has established a distinguished lifelong career in the fields of nursing, family counseling and addiction recovery. Her career is highlighted by her dedication to helping individuals and families affected by addiction and mood disorders. Michele Downey & Associates has been serving people since 1987. Additionally, she founded Michele Downey and Associates Recovery Coaching School in Hollywood and Carlsbad, California, in 2011. Her expertise in forming connections with individuals facing addiction issues is a testament to her dedication to making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Ms. Downey holds several certifications that underscore her expertise: she is a Registered Nurse licensed in New Mexico and California, a Master Addiction Counselor, and an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) in California. She has served on the San Diego Board of Society of Addiction Professionals (SOAP). Her work with one of the first alcohol treatment centers in a hospital,” The Care Unit” at Lovelace- Bataan Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was a high point in her career.
Ms. Downey’s academic foundation includes a Master of Arts in psychology, with a minor in English, and a bachelor’s degree in counselor education from The University of New Mexico. She furthered her education with an Associate of Science in Nursing from the University of Albuquerque School of Nursing. These academic achievements have been instrumental in shaping her career, providing her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various professional roles.
Throughout her career, Ms. Downey has been recognized for outstanding contributions, including being named Counselor of the Year at Halcyon Center, the first of its kind, which is a crisis house that combined the medical and social models. She attributes her success to her desire to help people, understanding that her work can make a significant impact as to quality of life. Prior to this, she served as clinical coordinator and head nurse at Harborview Medical Center. Early experiences as a registered nurse were influenced by her parents’ medical professions and her exposure to the challenges faced by patients during a time when cancer and AIDS were largely untreatable.
In July 1991, Ms. Downey was quoted in People and Health magazines for being the only private practice that dealt with “intervention” for families affected by addictions and mood disorders. From 2014 to 2016, she served as host, director, and producer of “Design for Living,” a radio talk show on Amazing Women of Power, produced by Raven International Media. In addition, Ms. Downey created a series of audio programs featuring Australian music, “The Chill Sessions”, for relaxation, meditation, visualization, and mindfulness. Other audio recordings were created to educate families with various mental health issues in school settings. Ms. Downey has made significant contributions through her projects and publications and co-authored “Feeling Terrific” alongside Dr. Namir Damluji and Renee Sievert.
Other books include “Mr. Bear and Mrs. Frog,” which is a children’s book on communication, “How to Apply The 12 Steps to Mood Disorders,” “Contracting for Different Kinds of Families,” “My Anger Workbook,” “Workbook for the Inner Child and Critical Parent,” “Amazing Emotions and Feelings,” and “When Caring Isn’t Enough,” endorsed by Supervisor Kristen Gaspar, for the Third District of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who said at a SOAP meeting, “This little book is a message we all need to hear. It’s short and simple enough to explain addiction and how the family is impacted.”
Ms. Downey’s professional journey includes significant roles such as marketing manager at RawSakStudio in Hollywood, California, and in Las Vegas, Nevada. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys competitive ballroom Latin dancing and cherishes time spent with her daughter, Rheanna, and grandchildren, Eden and India. Looking ahead, Ms. Downey intends to continue her work supporting her mission to make a difference in the lives of others.
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