The Trauma-Informed Lawyer

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

The Trauma-Informed Lawyer episodes

November 29, 2020 Courageous Conversations & The Stories We Tell Ourselves
It is time to courageously reflect on how you show up, how you impact others, how others impact you and why we all need to make space for psychological safety and boundaries in our workplaces.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
25 min
November 15, 2020 Re-envisioning the Lawyer's Role: A Conversation with UCLA Law's Claudia Pena and Alicia Virani
This episode discusses vulnerability, vicarious trauma, restorative justice, harm, healing, debriefing, personal trauma and the missing link between current legal education and the practice of law.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
49 min
November 02, 2020 One is the Loneliest Number: Justice Harry LaForme's Advice for Indigenous Judges and Those Who Appoint Them
This episode discusses racism, colonization and intentional Indigenous exclusion from the Canadian judiciary.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
51 min
October 13, 2020 Practising Cultural Humility in Human Rights Advocacy: A Debrief Session with Amber Prince
This episode explores what advocacy looks like from the perspective of lawyers who understand and practice cultural humility from a trauma-informed lens
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
49 min
October 04, 2020 Making Space for Trauma and Diversity in Family Law: A Conversation with Zara Suleman
In this episode, we discuss relational client engagement, racism, trauma, and the value of bringing a racially diverse lived experience to the counsel table and the courtroom.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
53 min
September 20, 2020 Aligning With Your Values: A Conversation with Doron Gold
This episode addresses vicarious trauma in the legal profession and the personal traumas that can sometimes interfere with our ability to connect with each other and live in alignment with our core values.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
1 hr 1 min
September 03, 2020 The Harm We Allow: A Call to Action from the Court to Become Trauma-Informed
This episode delivers a call to action from the courts to find a better way forward, to become trauma informed for the benefit of judges, counsel, court clerks, court officers and victim support staff.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
22 min
August 23, 2020 The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada: an interview with Harold R. Johnson
TW: There is some discussion about exposure to graphic evidence and prosecuting crimes involving sexual violence.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
45 min
August 09, 2020 Vulnerability and Vicarious Trauma: a Personal Story
This episode discusses the psychological harm lawyers may experience as a result of doing what they love to do: advocacy. This episode references working with abuse survivors, suicide, mental health, vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
23 min
July 27, 2020 Trauma Shock and Wellness in Law Students, Lawyers & Judges: An Interview with Professor Sarah Katz
This episode discusses trauma shock and wellness in judges, lawyers and law students as well as the benefits of developing a trauma-informed legal practice particularly in the context of Family Law.
You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
38 min