About me
Phil has over 20 years of experience in the helping profession, working with youth and families to promote healing and resilience. Currently, he serves as part of the Pathways to Prevention program at Hull Services in Calgary, where the mission is to provide training, education, research, and policy advocacy aimed at reducing and ultimately eliminating childhood developmental trauma. A core component of the program is utilizing Dr. Bruce Perry’s trauma-informed perspective through the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). In his role, Phil supports a variety of programs focused on serving traumatized youth and families, helping them understand and integrate trauma-informed approaches. He is passionate about shifting the narrative from "What’s wrong with you?" to "What has happened to you?"—encouraging youth and families to explore their histories and how past experiences may influence their present challenges. Phil holds a Master of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University, where an anti-oppressive framework profoundly shaped his professional approach. Additionally, Phil is a trained Family Therapist, where he finds great meaning in listening to people’s stories. As a father of two boys, Phil is committed to teaching them the importance of emotional awareness and recognizing their privileges in the world. His energy is fueled by both connecting with others and spending time in nature, where he finds grounding and renewal.
