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Dr. Scott Sellick
Director, Supportive Care
Dr. Sellick is currently the Director of Supportive Care at TBRHSC
and an Associate Research Scientist in Psychosocial Oncology.
He received both his B.A. Honours in Psychology and M.A. in
Clinical Psychology (First Class Standing) at Lakehead University.
He received his Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University
of Alberta.
Dr. Sellick has practiced psychology since 1979 and is a
member in good standing with the Ontario College of Psychologists,
the Ontario Psychological Association and the Canadian Register
of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
Dr. Sellick is also a founding member of ICR Discoveries
and co-founder of the Northwestern Ontario Centre for Behavioural
Medicine and Psychosocial Research. He’s an Adjunct
Professor in the departments of Psychology and Social Work
at Lakehead University. He is also an Associate Professor
of Psychosocial Health at Lakehead, and from July 2004 to
December 2006 Dr. Sellick was Chair of Personal and Professional
Aspects of Medical Practice in the Division of Human Sciences
at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
As a clinician for 28 years and a psychosocial oncology researcher
for 19 years, Dr. Sellick has also been responsible for the
development and ongoing support of Northwestern Ontario’s
Psychosocial and Survivorship Regional Network, RCC. His clinical
work involves patients who have been diagnosed with cancer
and their families, and deals with all aspects of care throughout
the illness trajectory, including issues pertaining to the
anticipation of death and bereavement.
Research Interests
Dr. Sellick’s research includes investigating the impact
of illness and treatment and the assessment of distress in
new patients; coping styles and strategies; the use of psychological
techniques for the alleviation of chronic and procedural pain
related to cancer and cancer treatment; and the screening
of those most likely to need psychosocial support.
More specifically, Dr. Sellick’s research interests
include screening for psychosocial/psychological distress;
program evaluation/needs assessment; and psychosocial intervention/
end of life/palliative care.
Alan D. Edwardson
Clinical Researcher, Supportive Care
 Alan
has more than 25 years of experience conducting social science
research, including teaching empirical methods and computerized
statistical applications for two years at the undergraduate
level at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON. Alan graduated
from Carleton with a combined B.A. Honours in Mass Communication
and Political Science.
As the Clinical Researcher in Supportive Care for the past
five years, Alan has had the opportunity to work with a number
of health care professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, radiation
therapists, psychologists, social workers, pastoral care workers,
and administrators) on a regional, provincial, and national
basis. He is also a member of the Research Ethics Team at
TBRHSC specializing in research methods, and a founding member
of ICR Discoveries.
From September 2004 until December 2006 he was a part-time
Curriculum Development Committee Member with Theme 2 –
Personal and Professional Aspects of Medical Practice –
with the Division of Human Sciences at the Northern Ontario
School of Medicine.
Research Interests
Alan is highly interested in screening for psychosocial and
psychological distress. He is also interested in program evaluation
and needs assessment.
Susie Hamilton, H.B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Social Worker/Counsellor
 Susie
is a counsellor with Supportive Care at Regional Cancer Care.
She provides individual and family counselling, focusing on
issues on anxiety, depression and grief and bereavement. She
is also a member of the Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic.
Susie is a member in good standing with the Ontario College
of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, as well as with
the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. She received
both her Master's of Social Work and Honours Bachelor of Social
Work degrees from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.
Before coming to work at RCC, Susie worked as an inpatient
Social Worker within TBRHSC, working on a number of inpatient
floors, with expertise in the Maternal Newborn area, providing
support during the perinatal and postpartum periods for new
mothers and their families. In addition to her experience
in providing group work and individual counseling, Susie worked
in the Developmental Services sector managing Residential
Support services as well as Quality Improvement initiatives.
Research Interests
Susie is interested in researching the psychosocial impacts
of breast cancer.
Dr. Jim Morris, B.A., B.P.H.E., B.Ed., M.S., D.Ed.
Program Director, Nicotine Dependence Centre
 Also
known as the “Quit Coach,” Jim has worked with
Supportive Care in the Nicotine Dependence Centre since 2001.
He has a Doctorate of Education in Health, Physical Education
and Counselling from the University of Oregon, and taught
at Lakeview High School and Lakehead University in Thunder
Bay for many years.
Jim’s interest in the area of smoking cessation is
evident. He has trained at the Mayo Clinic for certification
in Nicotine Dependence Counselling, and with the Arizona Department
of Health for Certification as a Tobacco Cessation Specialist
and Tobacco Treatment Specialist.
Jim also volunteers with Thunder Bay’s Heart and Stroke
Foundation and Tobacco Free Thunder Bay, sits on the Cancer
Care Ontario Regional Council and Networks, and volunteers
with the Ontario Tobacco-Free Network.
In 2005, Jim was awarded the Community Service Award from
the Ontario Medical Association, and in 2006 received the
Heather Crowe Award from the Ministry of Health Promotion.
Research Interests
Jim’s research interests include “quit success
rates” and comfort levels from withdrawal symptoms.
Heather Neilson-Clayton, H.B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Social Worker/Counsellor
 Heather
has been a social worker for many years, including 11 in private
practice and 16 as a counsellor with Supportive Care. Heather
does individual, family and group counselling with cancer
patients and their family members. She has a special interest
in working with children who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis
in the family.
Heather received her B.A. (Honours) in Social Work from the
Lakehead University in 1984 and her Masters of Social Work
from the University of Manitoba. She is a member in good standing
with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service
Workers, and the Ontario Association of Professional Social
Workers.
Heather is also a sessional lecturer for the Department of
Social Work at Lakehead University.
Research Interests
Heather is interested in researching children’s support
groups, program evaluation and needs assessment, and psychosocial
intervention/ end of life/ palliative care.
Susan Pienig, R.D., B.A.Sc.
Clinical Dietitian
 Susan
is a Registered Dietitian with RCC. Susan received a Bachelor
of Applied Science in Applied Human Nutrition from the University
of Guelph in 1990. She completed a Dietetic Internship at
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in 1991. Susan is a member
of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
Susan joined the Regional Cancer Care team in 2001. Previously,
she worked in a variety of areas in acute care, including
intensive care, surgery and oncology.
Susan’s main interest is in oncology nutrition. In
her role as Clinical Dietitian with Regional Cancer Care,
she provides individualized nutrition counseling and education
to individuals with cancer.
Nutrition services include assisting patients who are experiencing
side effects of treatment such as poor appetite, unintentional
weight loss, nausea and bowel changes. Susan also provides
counseling for healthy eating to reduce risk of cancer recurrence,
and a variety of other dietary needs.
Susan has also provided educational sessions to the public,
including groups such as the Breast Cancer Support Group,
Prostate Cancer Support Group, and the Canadian Cancer Society
Survivor’s Conference.
Paul Carrier, H.B.S.W, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Social Worker/Counsellor
 Paul
is a counsellor with Supportive Care at Regional Cancer Care.
He provides individual and family counselling with cancer
patients and their families.
Paul is a registered social worker, in good standing, with
the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
He is also a member of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial
Oncology. He obtained his Honours Bachelor of Social Work
degree from Lakehead University in 1999. In May 2007, he received
his Master of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University.
Paul has been an employee of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
Centre since 1999. Prior to Paul joining Supportive Care,
he provided psychosocial support to both inpatients and out-patients
as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, the
Cardiology Program and the 1A Oncology Unit. He also provided
monthly stress management lectures to patients enrolled in
the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Research Interests
Paul’s research interests include: anxiety, depression,
grief and palliative care.
Rev. Gail M. Clifton
Chaplain
Gail is a counselor with Supportive Care at the Regional
Cancer Centre. Gail provides counseling with cancer
patients and their families.
Gail is certified as a Specialist in Institutional
Ministry by the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice
and Education and is a member in good standing of that
professional organization. She is also a member of the
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Gail
received an Honours Bachelor of Arts and an Honours
Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University. She
received her Masters of Divinity from Trinity College/University
of Toronto.
After graduating from Trinity, Gail spent a year at
St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto as a Chaplain Resident.
After completing her residency, Gail moved to Nelson,
BC., where she spent ten years as a Chaplain at Mount
St. Francis Hospital (LTC), Nelson Jubilee Manor, (
Intermediate Care), and Nelson District Hospital (Acute
Care). During those ten years, Gail was ordained as
a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada. Gail was
also Registered as a Social Worker during her years
in BC.
Gail has been employed at the Regional Cancer Centre
since April 2007.
Research Interests
Gail is especially interested in Palliative Care and
the holistic approach to care for palliative patients.
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Lori Fortier
Administrative Assistant
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