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The Trauma-Informed Lawyer Podcast hosted by Myrna McCallum
This podcast was created for lawyers however anyone who works with people will benefit from this content. Through inspiring interviews, courageous conversations and thoughtful commentary, Myrna and her guests shine a light on a critical ethical competency lawyers missed in law school: trauma-informed lawyering. This is a do-no-further-harm, relational approach to the practice of law which benefits you, your clients, your colleagues and the legal profession generally.
For lawyers and non-lawyers alike, this is your education in trauma, resilience, compassion, empathy, humility, boundaries, vicarious trauma and good professional relationship strategies you didn't know you needed.
You can listen to the trauma-informed lawyer on most platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Most Talked-About Episodes
Boundaries: a TLABC Talk Given at Whistler BC
Myrna gave a talk to the women of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC in Whistler, BC on October 22, 2022. She discussed boundaries, self-regulation, the consequence of never saying no and feeling like a smeagol in a room full of frodos. Enjoy!
Small Doses at High Frequency: A Conversation with Justice Patrice Band
Ontario Court of Justice Patrice Band discusses trauma in the courtroom and his decision in R. v. Marratt which is the first of its kind to comment on vicarious trauma in the courtroom in the context of cp cases. This episode is Justice Band's call for everyone in the legal profession to learn more about trauma, its impacts on all of us and to explore how we can reduce its frequency.
Emotional Intelligence & the Art of Living: a Conversation with Dr. Amar Dhall
Dr. Amar Dhall shares his wisdom, insights and data on emotional intelligence and the art of living. The conversation is critical for those in occupations which value IQ over EQ.
The Duty to Decolonize the (Criminal) Justice System: Advice from Chantel Sparklingeyes
Chantel Sparklingeyes offers criminal court actors advice on how to decolonize the unjust system known for its dehumanizing practices when working with Indigenous people as victims, survivors, offenders and witnesses.
Honouring Resilience: A Conversation with Supt. Scott Jones of the Edmonton Police Service
This episode discusses trauma-informed approaches to community engagement and relationship-building which respects and recognizes trauma and resilience in the community and in the Edmonton Police Service.