Understanding the Violent Mind

As increasing numbers of permissive concealed weapons laws emerge, incidents of hostility, aggression, and threats of violence in the workplace become more worrisome.

This engaging presentation will provide a combined psychological and law enforcement perspective on why people become hostile and violent. When the attitudes, beliefs and mental images of these individuals are clearly understood, effective defusing and redirecting strategies become available. Practical, take-and-use insights will be provided for delivering concrete methods to:

• Understand the Hostile and Violent Mind
• Avoid Triggers that Increase Hostile and Violent Responses
• Communicate with and Defuse Hostile and Potentially Violent Individuals