Have you ever believed in something so strongly that you sacrificed a part of yourself to make it happen? Trauma informed legal advocate Marta Keller did just that. She worked to right the wrongs of the Canadian government by participating in the reconciliation process for survivors of the Indigenous Residential Schools. She dug deep, put her emotions aside, and supported those who needed it. Dive in to learn how you can build up your emotional fortitude. Are you ready? Let's get to it!
Marta Keller is an alternative dispute resolution practitioner, coach, facilitator, and trauma-informed legal wellness advocate. She worked as a lawyer in civil litigation and indigenous reconciliation for five years. Marta represented the Government of Canada at claimant hearings related to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. She witnessed the devastating effects of childhood trauma in her work with sexual and physical abuse survivors. She also experienced the overwhelming effects of secondary trauma. After her own healing journey, Marta now works with legal and other professionals to equip them with the practical biology-based tools, guidance, and support to increase their resiliency and wellbeing.
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