Myrna McCallum's Healing Imperative

Healing is not optional

It is the only way forward.

Most of us were trained to manage harm — to process it, file it, and move the matter along. I work with people who are ready to do something else: name what happened, sit with it, respond to it with care and compassion, and repair what can be repaired.

Myrna McCallum equips leaders, practitioners, advocates, and communities to make decisions and take action grounded in humanity, accountability, and care — in contexts shaped by trauma, colonial harm, racial injustice, and institutional violence.

Myrna McCallum
The Healing Imperative

The work always begins with us.

Author Update

Myrna is currently working on her first book, continuing her mission to equip leaders and advocates with Humanity-Centered practices.

Myrna McCallum is an educator, movement-builder, and the host of the trauma-informed lawyer podcast. 

Most of us were trained to keep our distance. Stay objective, stay neutral, don’t get involved. This approach protects nobody — not the people we serve, and not us.

Humanity-Centered Practice is the alternative. I bring it to Indigenous and racialized communities through LoveBack™, and to lawyers, investigators, and leaders through Transform Your Practice. 

Different rooms, same work: recognizing harm, holding accountability without cruelty, and staying human while doing hard things.

“Healing is not optional — it is the only way forward.”

Our Work

We Teach

Delivering transformative insights through expert-led trainings, impactful talks, structured courses, and professional certification programs.

We Gather

Fostering community and connection through curated events, healing circles, immersive retreats, and industry-shifting summits.

We Equip

Providing practical resources, actionable toolkits, comprehensive guides, videos, and our flagship podcast to sustain your practice.

We Transform

Driving systemic change through strategic advisory, institutional practice design, policy development, and deep partnerships.

Our Signature Programs

LoveBack™

Our dedicated program and retreat designed specifically for Indigenous communities to center healing, culture, and care.

Transform Your Practice

Our comprehensive curriculum for leaders, professionals, and organizations across all other sectors.

LISTEN NOW

Conversations on Healing & Justice

Tune in to the podcast changing the way professionals lead, advocate, and care.

S4:E7
01:05:28

Emotional Justice, Racial Healing and the Work We Must Do with Esther A. Armah

Esther Armah is a Ghanaian-British journalist, playwright, radio host, and creator of the Emotional Justice framework. She is the author of Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing. She joins this episode from Accra,…
May 22nd, 2026
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01:06:14

Revolutionary Love: My Conversation with Dr. Samah Jabr

This episode explores the following subject matter: Understanding genocide and its impacts on mental health, Colonial trauma and its intergenerational effects, Torture, humiliation, and brutality as mechanisms of psychological harm, The limits of Western…
April 29th, 2026
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01:15:55

Debriefing Justice as Trauma with Ally & Mariana

In this episode, I sit down with my team—Ally and Mariana—for a real, unfiltered debrief following our recent conference. We reflect on the moments that moved us, the parts that challenged us, and everything…
April 23rd, 2026
RECOGNITION

Honouring the Work

Acknowledged by legal institutions for transformative contributions to justice and victim support.

Bridge Builders Award

Pancouver

Cecilia I. Johnstone Award

Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Forum

Award of Excellence

Canadian Bar Association BC Women Lawyers’ Forum

Game Changer Award

Saskatchewan Ombudsman

Special Contributor Award

Canadian Bar Association BC Aboriginal Lawyer’s Forum

Excellence in Legal Practice & Victim Support

Federal Department of Justice

Publications & Contributions

Contributing to the academic and practical evolution of trauma-informed law.

Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws and Critical Perspectives
CanLII Open Access

Canadian Law, Indigenous Laws and Critical Perspectives

A critical examination of the relationship between Canadian state law and Indigenous legal orders.

Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer
American Bar Association

Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer

Essential reading for lawyer resilience, healing, and ethical practice in a high-stress profession.

Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and Resilience
Routledge (Contributed Chapter)

Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and Resilience

Myrna contributed a chapter to this comprehensive volume, exploring the historical and ongoing intersections between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian justice system.

Words from the Community

“This has been by far the most relevant and useful pro D training I have participated in. Thanks so much!”

Anonymous Participant
LoveBack Retreat

“The panels were thought-provoking and deeply impactful. I left feeling inspired and equipped to make a difference.”

Anonymous Participant
Justice as Trauma Summit

“Learning from Myrna was a masterclass in authenticity, advocacy and self-reflection.”

Anonymous Participant
Trauma-Informed Justice Course