De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations

Facilitator: Paul Carrick

For over 25 years, Paul has been providing therapy and conflict resolution services, as well as training and facilitation on a wide variety of deep end topics and complicated situations. He is a Registered Social Worker, holding a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Women Studies and Criminology and diploma in human resources. He is also a Trauma-Informed EMDR Therapist. Some of Paul’s past roles include being an EFAP Therapist, Justice Trauma Therapist, and Respectful Workplace Advisor for the Province of Manitoba. He currently runs a small private practice. Paul has in-depth experience supporting individuals, organizations, and communities on themes such as trauma, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, toxic workplace interventions, mediation, bullying, anxiety, depression, managing mental health, and more. As a therapist, he believes in the importance of co-creating meaning and direction in both individual and group interventions. Paul’s strength is facilitating critical conversations in a nonthreatening manner, where individuals and organizations feel heard and supported. As a trainer, he delivers practical, applicable information for participants mixed with a laid-back, humorous, and engaging presentation style.