Debra Brown
Debra Brown
Adjunct Faculty
- Master of Science, Springfield College, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 1999
- Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 1997
I am a graduate of Springfield College with 27 years working within Human Services. The last 27 years have been most rewarding. As a licensed addictions professional I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele in counseling, case management, and the correctional system. At this point in my career, I am most interested in giving back what I have learned through these experiences. This has led me to Springfield College where I have had the privilege to teach since 2006.
Probation and Parole Officer
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Research Interests
- Addictions
- Gender specific treatment
- Biology of addictions
- Women in the criminal justice system
Courses Taught
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Social and Political Issues in Addiction
- Planning, Advocacy, and Administration in Addictions Services
- Substance Use and Abuse
Professional Certifications and Memberships
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, 1994 - present Vermont # 103409
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, 1999 – present Vermont #103409
Community Service and Volunteer Work
- Member of the SMART team. Supporting Mothers and Recovery Together, Current
- Member of the Family Drug Treatment Court team. 2010 – 2015
- Task Force member on Opiate Addicted Women 2012
- Mentor for a St. Johnsbury Academy student in the development of the
THINK program - Advisory board member, Aerie House, Transitional Housing for Women, 2005 - 2013
Selected Works
Presentations
- Motivational Interviewing - Change Talk
- Families and Addictions
- Ethics
- Gender and Addictions
- Substance Abuse 101
- 12 Core Functions of Substance Abuse Counseling
