The Trauma-Informed Lawyer

By Myrna McCallumSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement Relationships

The Trauma-Informed Lawyer episodes

September 27, 2021 Life Interrupted: Maria Mitousis on Survival, Resilience & Mental Health Among Lawyers
CW: This episode discusses violence and victimization.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
1 hr 17 min
September 06, 2021 Be a Witness
September 30th is Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, will you be a witness?
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
24 min
June 07, 2021 Indigenous Women and Girls Continue to Call for Justice: A Conversation with Chief Commissioner Marion Buller
The episode discusses Canada's genocide against Indigenous people, sexual assault cases and culture as healing tool for Indigenous people.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
56 min
May 24, 2021 The Duty to Do Better: The Law Student Version
This episode discusses racism, sterotyping and the harm legal educators and legal institutions can sometimes cause racialized, Black and Indigenous law students - as well as those experiencing mental health challenges.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
1 hr 10 min
May 16, 2021 We Cannot Give What We Do Not Have
Myrna invites listeners/lawyers to reflect on what they offer and what they don't when engaging with clients, the courts and each other.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
17 min
February 16, 2021 Trauma and Transformation In the Judiciary: A Conversation with Judge Kael McKenzie
This episode covers topics including transgender issues, vicarious trauma, trauma education for judges, resilience strategies and positive transformation in the judiciary and legal profession.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
1 hr
February 01, 2021 Residential Schools, Reconciliation & The Indigenous Voice: A Conversation with Elder Garnet Angeconeb
This episode discusses generally the abuses Indigenous children experienced at residential schools, trauma, healing and reconciliation from the Anishinabe perspective.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
48 min
January 14, 2021 Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyers in Practice
CW: our discussion briefly mentions suicide and murder
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
1 hr 3 min
December 30, 2020 Practicing Smart Justice in Scotland: My Conversation with Iain Smith
In this episode, Iain Smith shares how becoming trauma aware has changed his approach to practice and the way in which he relates to his clients. He also explains why justice systems everywhere need trauma informed education to effectively reduce crime and criminalization. CW: Some discussion of child abuse is had with no details provided. The focus of this episode is on trauma awareness and how judges and lawyers can positively improve and redirect the lives of offenders by simply being kind and compassionate with them, and by recognizing how a history of childhood trauma may be influencing their criminal behaviour.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
57 min
December 12, 2020 Evolving Police Services Through Trauma Informed Practice: A Conversation with Inspector Dan Jones
This episode touches on sensitive subject matter including sexual assault, suicide, PTSD, mental health and murder.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
50 min