Making Space for Trauma and Diversity in Family Law: A Conversation with Zara Suleman
This episode discusses trauma informed practice from the perspective of family law lawyer, Zara Suleman. She also discusses why diverse, racialized, Black and Indigenous representation and perspectives are necessary and essential in law school,…
Aligning With Your Values: A Conversation with Doron Gold
Former lawyer turned psychotherapist, Doron Gold, shares his insights into how we as lawyers and law students can learn self-awareness, resilience and overcoming personal traumas.
The Harm We Allow: A Call to Action from the Court to Become Trauma-Informed
In this episode, we reflect upon the messages of Justice Band of the ONCJ and (retired) Justice Langston of the ABQB and their acknowledgement of the traumas we unnecessarily or deliberately perpetuate in the…
The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada: an interview with Harold R. Johnson
In this episode, Harold Johnson and I discuss his inspiration and motivation for writing Peace and Good Order. Our conversation is real, honest and offers an Indigenous assessment of the impacts that the current…
Vulnerability and Vicarious Trauma: a Personal Story
This episode focuses on vicarious trauma and identifies some risk factors and strategies we should employ to safeguard our mental health. This is a critical lesson for law students and lawyers who intend to…
Trauma Shock and Wellness in Law Students, Lawyers & Judges: An Interview with Professor Sarah Katz
Temple University Law Professor Sarah Katz, co-author of the article, “The Pedagogy of Trauma-Informed Lawyering” recalls her introduction to trauma-informed practice as a new lawyer entering Family Law practice and offers some insights into…
Adversity is not Destiny: The Case for Trauma-Informed Policing (an interview with Christopher Howarth)
This episode discusses trauma-informed policing efforts and training in the U.K with a focus on ACES.
Indigenous Intergenerational Trauma: What You Need To Know about Advocating, Adjudicating and Policing in Indigenous Communities
Obtain an education in cultural humility, Indigenous history, systemic racism and other injustices which continue to challenge Indigenous people before taking up the work of advancing their rights, adjudicating their claims or policing within…
Trauma-Informed Law and Creating a Sustainable Legal Practice
This episode explores what it means to build a sustainable law practice using trauma-informed principles which benefit every lawyer’s mental health.
Becoming Trauma-Informed Begins With You
Self-awareness, ego and recognizing the needs of your client or witness are fundamental to trauma-informed lawyering. This episode invites you to reflect on how you show up, what triggers you possess and how you…