As lawyers, we are in the suffering business. We work with clients who are often in crisis. This can have an impact on our own well-being and have unintended consequences such as burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. As recent research indicates, lawyers suffer from a high rate of stress, anxiety, depression as well as alcohol and substance abuse.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
- Ethical rule on being a competent lawyer
- Latest research on lawyer burnout, anxiety, depression, suicide, and other issues lawyers face
- Tools for stress and anxiety management
- Understanding the stress response
- Practical mindfulness practices you can incorporate into your day
- Increasing awareness and noticing when you’re distracted
- Tips for increasing focus and productivity
- Self-care practices to avoid burnout and reduce stress and anxiety