Deeper insights into psychological trauma - Interview 2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqRITH7DWXA

How does repeated exposure to trauma impact lawyers, law students, and educators? What steps can legal professionals take to safeguard their mental health while upholding their ethical responsibilities? In the second part of this powerful and timely discussion, Colin James, PhD, a lawyer, researcher and former senior lecturer in law sits down with Laurie MacKinnon, PhD, an expert therapist specializing in trauma, to explore the profound emotional toll of legal practice. Together, they examine key insights from Dr. James's latest book, "Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law: Managing Psychological Stress to Promote Safety, Performance, and Wellbeing in Legal Practice" (https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/m.... They discuss why legal professionals are highly susceptible to vicarious trauma, the ethical dilemmas lawyers face, and strategies to build resilience in a high-pressure profession.  

🔹 Keys points in this Interview: 

✔ The Reality of Vicarious Trauma in Law – How criminal prosecution and defense work, domestic violence cases, and child abuse trials impact lawyers emotionally. 

✔ The Hidden Costs of Legal Training – Why law schools emphasize emotional detachment and how this affects lawyers' personal lives. 

✔ The Role of Supervision & Psychological Support – Why traditional legal mentoring often lacks emotional support and what needs to change. 

✔ Ethical Dilemmas & Emotional Challenges– How lawyers navigate billing pressures, client advocacy, and their own personal values. 

✔ How to Prevent Burnout & Build Resilience – Practical strategies for lawyers, law educators, and supervisors. 🎓 This interview is valuable for:

  • Law students preparing for the realities of legal practice
  • Practicing lawyers dealing with stress, trauma, and ethical conflicts
  • University law educators seeking better ways to support students
  • Legal supervisors looking to foster healthier workplace practices

Order his Book: "Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law: Managing Psychological Stress to Promote Safety, Performance, and Wellbeing in Legal Practice" is available through https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/m... 

Dr. Colin James, PhD, MSc (Coaching Psych), MPhil (Law), LLB, BJuris, BA, GDipPTT is a lawyer, independent researcher, and former Senior Lecturer in law at the University of Newcastle and the ANU College of Law in Australia. Dr. James has extensively researched and published on vicarious trauma and burnout in the legal field, advocating for trauma-informed legal practices. ​His PhD thesis was Marriage, "Marriage, Masculinity And Law in Australia - 1900 to 1999”, presented to the Department of History, The University of Western Australia. Connect with Dr. Colin James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-colin-james-b9279111/?originalSubdomain=au  

Dr. Laurie MacKinnon, MSW, PhD: With over 30 years of experience, Dr. MacKinnon specializes in trauma processing, helping individuals transform traumatic memories into ordinary ones. ​ She also trains and supervises other therapists in trauma processing using RET. Connect with Dr. Laurie MacKinnon: Website: https://www.insiteconsulting.com.au/​ https://www.radicalexposure.com/ LinkedIn:   / lauriemackinnon​   au.linkedin.com

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