Topics Include:
Substance Abuse PreventionConflict ResolutionViolence PreventionParent WorkshopsStaff Development Trainings
Biography
Cornell has over 25 years experience working within the prison industry reaching the position of Regional Director of Substance Abuse Programs. He has assisted in the implementation of Delaware's first Therapeutic Community (TC). During Cornell's tenure, he facilitated (TC) start-ups in Delaware, California, Maine, New Jersey and South Carolina. Along the way, he has also held various positions including Counselor, Program Director, and Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Program Titles
From the Pit of Despair to the Pinnacle of AchievementLiving Drug FreeBringing Peace Into Your LifeBreaking Down Conflict
International Certification Reciprocity ConsortiumNational Association of Alcoholism and Drug CounselorsAddiction Professional Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc.Alcohol and Drug Certification Board of DelawareThe American Correctional Health Services AssociationMid-American Addiction Technology Transfer CenterNew Jersey Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse/Juvenile Justice Subcommittee
TESTIMONIALS
"The staff and students enjoyed and certainly benefited from your recent presentation at our school. . Everyone present agreed that you are a dynamic speaker and you have the talent for connecting with our students!" -- Barbara Pawelski, Teacher, Multiple Alternative Program, Wilmington, Delaware
"Over the years, Mr. Brunson has developed a reputation for having the ability to articulate candor without being abrasive. He has excellent friendly persuasion skills and puts love into everything he does. Above all, he takes the FUN out of dysFUNctional!" -- Lisa Johnson, Program Director, New Jersey
"Cornell provided viable resolution for problematic and programmatic issues through his excellent leadership expertise and instructional training sessions." -- Evelyn Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Riverfront State Prison, State of New Jersey, Department of Corrections
"I have found him to be a very knowledgeable and dynamic administrator in the field of alcoholism and drug addiction. Mr. Brunson's skills and commitment has helped many people reclaim their lives from the ravages of substance abuse and addiction. He is a tremendous asset to this profession." -- Thomas P. Garofola, Sr., Program Development Specialist, New Jersey Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
"I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable in the effective delivery of services to addicted inmates. Cornell possesses exceptional training skills and is a highly conscientious professional, committed to the difficult work of treating all those suffering from addiction. He has the unique gift and ability to inspire and instill hope in those struggling to transition into the sane world of recovery and a non-chemical lifestyle." -- J. Ted Levay, MSW, LCSW, Supervisor, Drug Program Operations, New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior Services
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