Wellness Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence
As noted by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, “legal professionals are at higher risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and substance use than are other professionals”. We also know that many claims result from wellness issues.
Land of Confusion: Dealing with the Bombardment of AI Information
One of my family’s often-repeated fables is how my great grandfather didn’t believe the moon landing was real. People of his generation witnessed the invention of the automobile, the television and now space travel.
"Are you doing your gratitudes?": the power of being grateful
I attend therapy regularly. The frequency depends on how well I am doing. But even when I am doing very well, I still try and keep a monthly appointment. A few years ago, I was speaking with a more senior lawyer and she shared that she has attended therapy monthly for years, despite maintaining good mental health during most of those years.
Roundup: Wellness Week
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA hosted Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th. Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, we shared blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.
Roundup: The Wellness Docket
The CLIA team first met Erin Durant when she spoke at our AGM about mental health and wellness in the legal profession. We were thrilled when she agreed to share her experiences with our blog readers, and her series, The Wellness Docket, has become one of our most popular:
Roundup: Wellness Toolkit
As noted by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, “legal professionals are at higher risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and substance use than are other professionals”. We also know that many claims result from wellness issues. As such, CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession.
The Secrets to a Lengthy Career in Law
One significantly underutilized resource by struggling licensees are retired lawyers and very senior lawyers in the twilight of their careers. Some have left their firms due to mandatory partner retirement ages and others retire on their own accord. I think that we can be a bit too quick to encourage those individuals to move on and that we underestimate the value that they bring to a legal workplace.
Wellness Toolkit: Resources for Retirees and Seniors
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke.
Well-Being is a Team Sport
Today’s topic is Well-Being is a Team Sport and a webinar on the topic is being presented by Ryann Peyton:
Mindful Business Charter
Today’s topic is The Mindful Business Charter and a webinar is being presented by Richard Martin:
Mental Health, Well-Being and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers
Today’s topic is Mental Health, Well-Being and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers. A webinar is being presented on the topic by Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, the Well-Being Coordinator at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law:
Well-Being in the Legal Profession: Concrete Strategies for Positive Change (Perfectionism)
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th. Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, we will be sharing blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.
Wellness Toolkit: Assertiveness/Setting Boundaries
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke.
Free Well-Being Webinars: Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th – 16th
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th.
How To Know When To Take Time Away From Work
A common question that I receive from legal professionals who are looking to improve their mental health is this one: How do I know when I need to take time away from work? It is a good question and one that is not easy to answer.
Wellness Toolkit: Barriers to Seeking Help
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke.
Wellness Toolkit Launch
As noted by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, “legal professionals are at higher risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and substance use than are other professionals”. We also know that many claims result from wellness issues. As such, CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession.
Law Is A High Stress Profession: The Mindful Business Charter Can Help
The practice of law is inherently stressful. Heavy workloads, relentless client demands and billable hour targets can take a toll. Helping clients can be emotionally draining and overtake our lives. Work/life balance can be elusive.
Bite Size CPD Series: Mental Wellness
For more than three years, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has developed the Bite Size CPD Series. These informative under-10-minute video episodes cover a variety of topics and are available for all to view on the Law Society website. A new episode is released each Thursday.
The Wellness Docket: Limit Interruptions to Decrease Anxiety and Increase Productivity
If you follow me on LinkedIn you know that I hate email. At the height of my personal struggles, thinking about checking email would elicit so much anxiety that I might as well have been preparing to fight a tiger. I have read several books and articles lately that have led me to conclude that the reason I hate email is the overreliance on it and other communication tools in the modern workplace and the impact it has on our ability to concentrate and produce high quality work. Let me give you a short summary of the recent literature that informs my thinking.