What People Are Saying about the “Transform Your Practice Retreat”
Whistler, April 2023
“Your story is powerful, your presence is both comforting and dynamic. You hold the room so well, and your passion is infectious. Your vulnerability builds connections and creates safety. your sensitivity to the group dynamic is exceptional, as well. You didn’t just teach, you modeled–beautifully.” - Chris O.
“This has been by far the most relevant and useful pro D training I have participated in. Thanks so much!” — Parveen N.
“This was life changing, personally and professionally. It has changed everything for me. Can't thank you enough. I am hungry for more.”
“During the conference I learned in three days more than I would learn in three years”
“I was moved and inspired. I could not wait to get back to my team and just have warm discussions about changing the world we see around us into a more positive vision of justice and everything else.”
“So many times during JAT2024 I was texting my colleagues back home "We need to talk about this!" and "You should be here!" This conference brought so many profound and important conversations together and I can't wait to attend the next one (along with more leaders from my organization) to learn more.”
“This conference was truly amazing and went above and beyond expectations! I felt like we were one big community, striving toward the same goals with love and respect and support. This is what it meant to be in an Indigenous-led space!!”
“There are no words to define my experience. I feel so much hope that we are doing the right things to make the necessary changes. The understanding of trauma in all areas is crucial and the more we learn the more it changes the world views. How can you take anything personal if you are trauma informed, no you open your warms with compassion and love and your pain and trauma embraces theirs. The material and information is very formative also appreciated. Jat2025 is a must! As it is only the beginning. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime, I gained so much more than I expected and my flame is burning bright. I’m inspired to be a part of this change!”
“I’ve been practicing for 16 years and this was by far the BEST legal event I’ve been to. I loved the created, shared space for collective sharing and the content was valuable beyond words” - Emma T.
“Myrna has a gift of integrating nuance, empathy and accountability and sharing how empathy and accountability of ourselves and our systems is not an “either/or” but an “and.” The storytelling grounded the experience.”
“Thank you for such an interactive learning experience and space. This training I will carry with me, both professionally and personally." - Salina H.
What People Are Saying about the LoveBack Course
Vancouver, June 2023
I really enjoyed the Indigenous space. I was surprised by my response to how code-switching is used in everyday life.
I really appreciated Myrna’s insights and ability to bring herself into this space.
I really value your spirit and who you are. I learn a lot through modelling, and you gave me that.
Very validating as I reflect on my years of work and how uncomfortable it has been.
Myrna seems to operate from intuition and my experience is that she is spot on.
I felt safe here.
I loved, loved, loved this course. It was so nice to focus on myself rather than how we as Indigenous people can make everyone else more comfortable.
I loved the course, I learned so much.
I loved the sliding scale for an Indigenous-focused course, this made it accessible.
Opening up the space with an abundance of information really connected all of us in knowing we are not alone in our workplace experiences as Indigenous people.
Fantastic Myrna! You have taught me a lot and inspired me to improve.
The weekend was transformational. Coming together in the spirit of healing was profound.
What People Are Saying about The Justice as Trauma Conference
Vancouver, April 2024
“#JAT2024 was the best conference and had the amazing speakers sharing knowledge, experience and resources at the intersection of law, trauma and healing. I would strongly recommend all people in the legal system (lawyers, judges, court staff, students) to participate in #JAT2025. The legal system and the law must care more, do no harm and evolve into a more compassionate practice - this conference is a vehicle for personal, professional and systemic change!”
“I arrived at this conference not knowing what to expect in terms of being engaged with the content, but I found myself enamored with the topics and many of the speakers. It was a truly engaging and fascinating experience.”
“This has been such an amazing conference. Telling others about my experience has them asking what this was for and where wanting to go. Hope Myrna thinks about doing this again in the future as it was such an amazing experience and connection”
“Attending Justice as Trauma felt like coming home. I have often felt out of place in the legal profession due to my left-leaning, social justice oriented view. Probably because I've spent my career in private practice. But I definitely felt like I'd found my people at this conference. Thank you so much for daring to dream and making this happen!”
“I’ve never felt truly safe with a room full of hundreds of people until now. These humans, legal and health professionals and educators, have self-knowledge, emotional intelligence and compassion. They are openly and courageously healing, in relationship with one another. 300 Humans who connect with each other in a way others might call “oversharing”, who are willing to sing a song together, and support the discussion of difficult topics. Humans who are passionate about transformational change that will protect and support a resilient workforce and those who navigate the legal system. They want to minimize harm, recognize the impact of trauma, and support health recovery. There are no grey or navy suits. The prints, textures, colours and smiles they wear are a representation of their diversity of experience, knowledge, and ideas. This conference has been hard, and there are a lot of activating topics. These are people who give me hope and I am so grateful to have been there amongst them.”