HEAD HEART AND SOUL GROUP CONSULTANTS

TRISH SCOTT

Teacher, Author, Counselling Facilitator
HSC, CADC, ICADC(ret)

 

Trish received her Human Services Counsellor designation in 1988, graduating with honours and 3,000 clinical hours under her belt. Her first job was working in a poor crime ridden area of Toronto as one of the first two addiction counsellors hired in the area. It provided her with a profound appreciation for the multiple challenges faced by families and youth when the odds are stacked against them.

 

She then pursued her CADC and ICADC designations respectively. Then Trish became an evaluator for others seeking this designation (Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor).

 

Her work experience includes front line work in addiction agencies, which included working with street youth in Downtown Toronto. Eventually she found herself in the criminal justice field, working with individuals who had complex issues relating to antisocial behavior. Her work included a strong focus on domestic violence, criminal behavior and substance use. Before relocating to another area of Ontario she was doing 1:1 work with clients considered too dangerous for group work.

 

This clinical work eventually brought Trish to the Addiction Studies Program at Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario where she began teaching in 1993. She became Program Supervisor in 1996 and maintained that position until 2010
Through all of this Trish developed the “Head Heart and Soul” Approach to Counselling, which she has taught to addiction agencies, organizations and individuals across the country.

 

She has also maintained a private practice for the past 10 years. As well she has authored three books based on her model; The Head, Heart and Soul Approach to Counselling:

• Book 1: Introduction to Counselling

• Book 2: Individual Counselling

• Book 3: Family and Group Counselling

 

She is currently residing in Central Ontario, Canada with her life and business partner Brian Smith. She continues her private practice to this day. As well she hopes to publish more work in the near future.

 

 

Mission Statement

It is the intention of the Head, Heart & Soul Approach to Addiction Counselling that it will broaden our appreciation for the challenges our clients have faced.  It teaches us to truly greet each client knowing they are unique and worthy of our time and effort.

 

It is to understand that ‘truth takes courage’ and sometimes courage is taught.  It is to appreciate that as counsellors, we have an opportunity to provide our clients with the experience of acceptance, respect, honour and compassion.

It is to let them know we are not the teachers of who or what they are, but they are the ones who teach us.  They know the truth….we stand ready to bear witness and walk beside them as they embark on the path of healing.

We value who they are and delight in the gifts they have to offer the world!
We take responsibility to learn as much as we can about human behavior and to be prepared with our knowledge and wisdom when a client arrives at our office door.

 

And we are humbled by the position of honour we can play in their lives!

 

BRIAN R. SMITH
PRESIDENT/CEO HEAD HEART AND SOUL GROUP

 

“Easy going, charming, a great guy to be around”! These are the adjectives most often used to describe Brian by all who know him. 

 

Brian is a family man with a passion and curiosity for both his fellow human beings and nature.  He loves riding horses, is a member of the Ornithological Society and a volunteer fund raiser for his local humane society. 

 

Brian is both a business and life partner of Trish Scott. They share their two acres of land in Central Ontario with dogs, cats, a pet starling and a multitude of wildlife creatures!   Prior to moving to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Brian began attending classes in addiction counselling and is now working his way towards a BA in Psychology.

 

Brian brings years of organizational and customer service expertise to the H H & S Group.  Brian’s first career path as a gas fitter spanned over twenty years.  As a result of that discipline, he has a profound appreciation for ‘order’ and applies the principle of excellence to everything he does.  Brian now applies his 'precision thinking’ to the HEAD HEART AND SOUL GROUP.  He brings solid expertise for business and client relationships to our education services company.

 

A man known for integrity, kindness and a thoughtful nature, coupled with his great sense of humour, Brian is a perfect fit as President of the HEAD HEART AND SOUL GROUP.

 

ANTOINE ABUGABER
PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC CAREER

In the last 28 years, Antoine has held important strategic positions in several Multinational Pharmaceutical companies.

 

While in the Medical Department position these have included: Director of Clinical Operations, International Clinical Research and Development, Medical Research Scientist, in Oncology and also more recently VP of an Oncology Division.

During his career he directed and contributed to the activities of over 125 Canadian and international multi-centre (Phase I-IIIb) clinical trials and pre-clinical projects, resulting in the introduction of several new cancer drugs and indications.

Antoine held the position of Director of the Prescription Drug Program and Medicare at the Department Health & Wellness, at the Government in the Province of New Brunswick (NB). He was responsible to brief the Premier and Minister of Health on all issues relating to the Prescription Drug Program (PDP) / Medicare and provided direction to ensure that entitled health services provided by all physicians/pharmacists were accessible to the population.

 

He was responsible and managed over 29% of the total expenditures / operating cost of the Department of Health for the Province of NB (1.3 billion $Can).
He is a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and has written and co-authored several articles and Abstracts published in Medical/Scientific Journals.

Antoine is currently President of ABUGABER CANADA Inc., Oncology Management Services, specializing in the development, commercialization and licensing acquisition opportunities of oncology drugs, supporting the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology corporations with a fully Integrated service in oncology.

As a Canadian Contemporary Artist Photographer and Impressionist Painter

Antoine Gaber (Abugaber) has earned his place among the most valued painters. Twice awarded by the President of the Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea, of Florence Italy, with the prestigious Prize of the "Lorenzo il Magnifico" for his artistic career.  In 1984, Gaber married his professional career in clinical research and his business acumen with his artistic expression by supporting several charity organizations internationally for the treatment of Cancer, HIV and Liver Diseases.

 

Gaber launched in 2004 his International Program “Passion for Life" (Latin America, Europe, Canada) with the objective to increase cancer awareness and raised funds for research. Gaber brought art to life with "Passion for Life" and brought “Hope for life” to patients struggling with this disease. Antoine was featured and listed in the reputable and well established International Art Book "Who's Who in International Art", 2007 edition, regrouping the famous and new names in the arts of the 21st Century, extending Gaber's International recognition within the art world. Gaber was selected, as one of the 152 artists chosen from 22 countries within 5 continents.

 

TOM FULGOSI

Tom has extensive experience in the Human Services field with a focus on substance abuse and homelessness.  He has created, implemented and supervised programs relevant to clients with concurrent disorders.

 

One of the programs Tom helped create is the ‘Housing First Model” which successfully housed 500 clients into the community within the first two years of implementation.   He has extensive experience assisting individuals in crisis in a social service setting and is able to train, lead, motivate, coach, supervise and develop individuals and teams.

 

Tom’s background also includes contributions to Canada’s first Crack Cocaine Risk Reduction Program.  He has supervised all aspects of this program including case management, counselling, crisis intervention, assessment and referral.  In this capacity Tom worked in partnership with the Drug Diversion Provincial Court and the Center for Addiction and Mental Health.

 

Finally, Tom is a CTI Approved Trainer of Crisis Intervention and an expert at dealing with Hostile and Aggressive Individuals.  This training was completed under the leadership of Butch Snider who is credited with creating a provincial restraint and use of force guideline for intervening with clients in the care of institutions.

 

Tom has been a pioneer in assisting with the development of harm reduction programs designed to reduce the risk of injury to clients, staff and their communities.  He has supervised staff, been responsible for client care, provided case management expertise and is skilled in the areas of assessment and referral.

 

In addition to working with the Head, Heart & Soul Group, Tom shares his remarkable knowledge and clinical skills with students of the Addiction Studies Certificate Program at Centennial College where he is an instructor.

 

DIANNE MCKAY

From the Mik’maq Nation of PEI, Dianne McKay has certification and two decades of employment skills in the field of Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions.  For the past seven years Dianne has worked with the Jean Tweed Women’s Treatment Center.  In this position, Dianne introduces the First Nations perspective and approach to healing and facilitates with Aboriginal Clients who desire to return to their cultural teachings and become involved in their community.

 

Dianne has also worked as an advocate with the First Nations People in British Columbia in the field of addictions, mental health, HIV and Hep C.  She worked as Coordinator and Trainer for the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program for 32 urban Aboriginal communities and in the training of First Nation Addiction Counsellors for 13 urban Aboriginal Communities.

 

In the field of addictions, Dianne has been instrumental in developing Aboriginal specific curriculum and cultural cross training for Governments, Partnership Agencies, communities and individuals.

 

Dianne supports the Aboriginal community through participation on Agency Boards and volunteer activities.  She also has an extensive history of working with Elders and Healers who are recognized internationally.

 

Dianne believes that continuing education in the field of addictions and mental health is pertinent to working with a diversity of populations and prides herself with the efforts to do so.  Her belief structure and practice is to incorporate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of being.