Mindful Advocacy — Nurturing Healthy Boundaries for Lawyers
What are healthy boundaries, and how do you figure out what yours are? How do you set boundaries with others and overcome fear or guilt? Do you fear that people will dislike you or fear that you’re letting people down when you set boundaries?
If any of these questions resonate with you, you are not alone.
As lawyers, we often juggle many different needs and demands, neglecting to tend to our own well-being.
You may find yourself saying yes to things while, on the inside, you are grumbling and really wanting to say no instead.
Learning how to define and express your boundaries takes courage and practice. We are often not taught that our boundaries matter, and reclaiming our power can feel challenging (at first).
This program offers a transformative approach to nurturing healthy boundaries with confidence and clarity through the powerful combination of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral tools, and somatic experiencing.
You can gain the tools and insights necessary to approach boundary issues with greater emotional intelligence and composure.
Through guided mindfulness practices and journaling prompts, you will learn to cultivate a heightened sense of self-awareness and emotional regulation so that you can understand and set your boundaries with a greater sense of ease.
By being more present in moment-to-moment experiences, you can develop the ability to respond rather than react, leading to breaking old habits that are no longer serving you.
The practice of wise speech will empower you to communicate with empathy, courage, and authenticity.
During our workshop, you'll:
- Learn what boundary setting is (and isn’t).
- How lack of boundary setting is negatively impacting your well-being
- Tackle some of the reasons why you may not be setting boundaries
- Explore common areas where you may struggle with boundaries including, work, clients, email, social media, family, friendships, and relationships
- Explore mindfulness techniques and practices to become aware of areas in your life where you may need to establish and enforce boundaries
- Gain an understanding of how our identities interplay with boundary setting
- Concrete steps for identifying your own needs and boundaries
- How to go about communicating your boundaries and deal with the discomfort that may arise
- What to do when someone does not respect your boundaries
Details:
- Date: September 28, 2023, Thursday
- Time: 10:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM MT/ 12:00 PM CT/ 1:00 PM ET.
- This is a 1-hour Zoom event.
- Cost: $79
- Register here.
Can’t make it? Register below and you’ll automatically receive the recording.
Join us and unlock the art of skillful dialogue, where self-awareness meets effective communication, paving the way for more meaningful interactions in every aspect of your life.
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Instructor Bio – Jeena Cho
Jeena Cho is a renowned mindfulness teacher and advocates for integrating mindfulness practices in the legal profession. With a deep understanding of lawyers’ challenges, Jeena brings a compassionate and practical approach to her teaching.
She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Anxious Lawyer,” published by the American Bar Association.
Jeena’s mindfulness expertise, combined with her background as a lawyer, allows her to provide valuable insights and guidance specifically tailored to the needs of legal professionals. Her teachings, rooted in mindfulness, neuroscience, and the mind-body connection, empower lawyers to navigate the demands of their work while cultivating inner calm, clarity, and professional excellence.