DR. GEORGE PARRIS
Dr. George Parris has his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counselling, with cognates in Counselling Psychology and Organizational Development from Michigan State University. He is a License Professional Counsellor, Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor, and Nationally Certified Psychologist. He is also a Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analyst. He is certified as a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) trainer, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) trainer, and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) trainer.
George has 20 plus years in providing organizational development training to organizations including state agencies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, community mental health agencies, government health care agencies, school boards, etc. He has presented at more than 50 national and local conferences throughout North America. George served as the Coordinator of the Masters of Arts Rehabilitation Counseling Program and Doctoral Coordinator for the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counsellor Education program and professor at Wayne State University for 20 years.
EDUCATION
2004 Doctor of Philosophy
Michigan State University, College of Education, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education - East Lansing, Michigan.
1994 Master of Arts
Wayne State University, College of Education - Detroit, Michigan.
1992 B.A. (Honors)
University of Windsor, Faculty of Social Science - Windsor, Ontario.
1990 B.A.
University of Windsor, Faculty of Arts - Windsor, Ontario.
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Board of Counseling
Professional Counselor License
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Professional Psychologist Certification Board
Nationally Certified Psychologist
American Board of Disability Analysts
Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Organizational Development and Leadership including Emotional Intelligence, Implicit Bias and Diversity, and Human Potential.
- Leadership Coaching & Individual Performance Coaching.
- Impact of Trauma on Mental Health Functioning.
- Therapeutic Interventions Training for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness.
- Mental Health and Wellness Within the Workplace.
Dr. Grbevski
Dr. Grbevski has over 25 years of experience in the field of Health care system in the community and hospital setting. She has her doctorate in Counsellor Education, with cognates in Rehabilitation Counselling and Educational Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
In her former roles, Dr. Grbevski held positions as Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Mental Health Addictions and many more throughout the years. Her portfolio ranges from Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Children & Youth mental health, acute care and rehabilitation. In addition, she was an Adjunct Professor in the Rehabilitation Counselling program at Wayne State University until 2019. She has led significant initiatives within her community and introduced new levels of services, unique to Ontario. This includes services such as Transitional Stability Crisis and Wellness Centre, and Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) to name a few.
Dr. Grbevski has been in leadership positions for many years and her style and technique, promotes clear, collaborative skills in a challenging and respectful learning environment. Dr. Grbevski goals are to create an environment that inspires, empowers, and transforms all individuals into a culture that embraces respect, empathy, and leadership.
EDUCATION
2009 Doctor of Philosophy
Wayne State University, College of Education, Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology - Detroit, Michigan
2002 Master of Arts
Wayne State University, College of Education - Detroit, Michigan.
1992 B.A. (Honors)
University of Windsor, Faculty of Social Science - Windsor, Ontario.
1992 B.A. (Honours),
University of Windsor, Faculty of Social Science - Windsor, Ontario.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Organizational Development and Leadership including Emotional Intelligence, Implicit Bias and Diversity, and Human Potential.
- Leadership Coaching & Individual Performance Coaching.
- Impact of Trauma on Mental Health Functioning.
- Therapeutic Interventions Training for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness.
- Mental Health and Wellness Within the Workplace.