SJSU Professor Lewis Aptekar

Former SJSU Professor Dr. Lewis Aptekar, attending a lecture in New Delhi, India. Dr. Aptekar is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Former San Jose State Professor and author of the book “Street Children of Cali,” Dr. Lewis Aptikar, studying in the library. Former Professor Dr. Lewis Aptekar, at Lima, Peru for the Latin American Psychological Association. Dr. Aptekar has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

In late February 2005, former SJSU professor Lewis Aptekar delivered two presentations in the community of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The first was centered on the subject of “To Give or Not to Give: Cultural Determinants in the Value of Giving to Others in Great Need,” and was delivered to an audience at the SETI Institute. The second was a presidential address delivered at the Society of Cross-Cultural Research, and was centered on “A Cross-Cultural View of Street Children: Research and Policy.”

Lewis Aptekar – who is now resigned from his position in San Jose State University's counselor education – has worked in the field of clinical psychology for more than 20 years. During that span, Dr. Aptekar has worked in a number of roles. These include Expert Reviewer with the California Board of Psychology (2001); Eligible Psychologist within a California clinical correctional facility (2000-2010); and Child Psychologist with the San Benito County Mental Health organization (2006-2010).

As former professor Lewis Aptekar knows, economic inequality is an issue that impacts communities and countries around the world – as well as one at the heart of the distinction between developed and developing nations. Simply put, economic inequality is the difference between individuals, populations or both in terms of income, assets and overall wealth – and is what is generally used to separate countries into these two economic categories.  Lewis Aptekar in front of Amnesty International in London at meeting for Street Children Consortium A developed nation – as Lewis Aptekar knows – tends to be far more industrialized and has much higher per capita income levels than a developing nation. To qualify for the “developed” distinction, a country must have a per capita income of or higher than $12,000, though most developed nations reach an average of $38,000. As of 2010, the list of developed nations included Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United State...

In 1994, former San Jose State professor Lewis Aptekar completed two written works. The first was titled Environmental Disasters in Global Perspective , which was published by New York’s G.K. Hall/Macmillan. The second was titled “Street children in the developing world: A review of their condition,” which was published in Cross-cultural Research. Currently, Aptekar is a member of the Consortium for Street Children Expert Research Forum; and Associate Editor of the Journal of Psychology in Africa.

As one who has studied and written on the plight of disadvantaged children around the world – particularly those coping with issues of extreme poverty and homelessness – former SJSU professor Lewis Aptekar has come to understand just how impactful child abuse and neglect are and can be in a young person’s life. Child abuse – be it physical, sexual or emotional – can often leave a serious and lasting scar on a child, and can impact their wellbeing, health and happiness for the rest of their life. Therefore, it is crucial to identify warning signs as early as possible – those which can often manifest themselves in a number of forms: ·          Physical bruising, scarring, headaches or pain on a regular basis. ·          The avoidance of touching or physical contact. ·          General withdrawal from normal routine, activities and friends. ·  ...

Former professor Lewis Aptekar taught on a number of subjects throughout his career – and at a variety of academic institutions. He enjoyed the chance to serve as Visiting Scholar at such notable schools as Johns Hopkins University, the University of Nairobi, the University of Baroda, the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional, the Universidad del Valle, the University of Nairobi and more. Aptekar taught for over 30 years, though he is now resigned from his position at San Jose State University.

During his career, former San Jose State professor Lewis Aptekar has obtained extensive experience in the capacity of licensed psychologist. His clinical experience is considerable, and includes work at the U.S. State Department (1981-1982), the La Tuna Federal Penitentiary (1984-1985), Fort Bliss (1985-1986), the Texas Tech University School of Medicine (1985-1986), UNICEF (2000-2001) and more. Aptekar recently resigned his position from San Jose University’s counselor education department, and is now enjoying retirement. For more information visit:  https://www.wattpad.com/605890406-lewis-aptekar-phd-retired-professor

Former professor Lewis Aptekar has been invited to participate in numerous seminars over the course of his 30-year career. Recent seminars attended by Aptekar include two psycho-social workshops for Haitian community agents who assist victims of Gender-Based Violence (IsraAID, 2013 and 2014); and a psycho-social leadership training seminar at the African Refugee Development Center (Tel Aviv, 2012). Recently, Aptekar earned the opportunity to chair a symposium at the Caribbean Regional Conference on Psychology (Haiti, 2016). For more information visit:  https://www.crunchbase.com/person/lewis-aptekar-39c4

Dr. Lewis Aptekar, a former professor of educational psychology at San Jose State University in California, has authored several books as well as over fifty chapters and articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.  Dr. Aptekar's works cover topics such as insight into the thoughts and ideas of humanitarian aid workers, as well as how people process and react to natural disasters. Dr.Lewis Aptekar also writes about his own experiences from his time doing humanitarian work. For more information visit:  https://www.behance.net/drlewisaptekar

Former Professor Lewis Aptekar taught Counseling Education in San Jose State University for over thirty years. He was a well-respected member of the University of Lurie's College of Education. Former SJSU Professor Lewis Aptekar travels to Zambia Former SJSU Professor Lewis Aptekar travels to Zambia. Dr. Aptekar has a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship in the University of Zambia where he is also a visiting professor for their Department of Psychology. Former SJSU Professor Lewis Aptekar in a group photo Former SJSU Professor Lewis Aptekar taking a coffee Lewis Aptekar taking a coffee break in Peet's Coffee in Portland. Dr. Aptekar is a recipient of an academic award granted by the Kellogg/Partners of the Americas Fellowship in International Development.

Dr. Lewis Aptekar is a clinical psychologist and a retired Professor in Counselor Education with more than three decades of experience. Dr. Aptekar visited the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, as a Fulbright Scholar from 1983-1984. From 1985-1986, Dr. Lewis Aptekar worked part-time for the United States Army at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, as a General Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Lewis Aptekar also served as a child psychologist with San Benito County Mental Health Services in California.

To end homelessness, youth and young adults need stable housing, supportive access to caring adults, and access to mainstream services that will place them on a path to long-term success, explains Dr. Lewis Aptekar. In addition, according to Dr.Lewis Aptekar , reunifying youth with family or a support system, when safe and appropriate, should be at the core of any approach to ending homelessness. Young adults may also require broader education and employment supports, and may need more short and long-term housing options, including rapid re-housing. To end homelessness for youth, we must: Prioritize family reunification or support as the initial intervention for youth experiencing homelessness. Most youth return home to family, and programs interacting with youth can facilitate that process when safe and appropriate. Basic programs already prioritize this, but other youth-serving programs and coordinated entry systems should also adopt it as an initial focus. Family in...

Lewis Aptekar is a former professor at San Jose University in California. He was the Director of the Human Corps at the university from 1990 to 1995, and later LewisAptekar became the Associate Dean of the Connie L. Lurie College of Education where he was in charge of several academic committees, the Institute for Educational Research, and the Entrance Academy. He taught Educational Psychology and Counselor Education for over 30 years and retired recently. For more detail visit:  http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=687555

Lewis Aptekar of San Jose, California, has led numerous educational workshops surrounding a variety of topics, including Teaching Counseling to Teachers in the Szechuan Post Earthquake Disaster . Lewis Aptekar has worked all over the world as a visiting professor as well as a Fulbright Scholar. He is a graduate of Wayne State University, where he completed his undergraduate degrees in psychology and special education before going on to complete his Ph.D.at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1970.

Currently based in San Jose, California, Lewis Aptekar is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He began his college career at Wayne State University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in psychology and special education. He later went on to complete his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at the University of Michigan before moving on to his post-doctoral residency in clinical psychology at Texas Tech University from 1985-1986. He has focused his career on a variety of topics, including child development under traumatic circumstances.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Lewis Aptekar has worked all over the world as a visiting professor in the field of psychology. He is a passionate clinical psychologist with a long history of success in the field, having written a variety of publications speaking to the challenges of mental health and development in the presence of difficult circumstances, such as war, homelessness,  displacement, and natural disasters. Lewis Aptekar  has worked with numerous groups of people to help tell their stories and allow healing to begin.

Lewis Aptekar, PhD, is a retired Clinical Psychologist and Counselor Education Professor who currently lives in California’s expansive countryside after decades in his field. Lewis Aptekar maintains many active memberships and seats on several editorial boards, such as the Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS (SAHARA) and the Expert Research Forum for the Consortium for Street Children. He also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Psychology in Africa.