When Pandora’s box was opened, the troubles of the world were released, and our profession works to heal the effects of those societal ills. Distress in our profession is no secret. It affects our clients and parties, and it affects us. As we reach the end of Suicide Prevention Month, we don’t need a reminder that this is an issue of concern every day of the year. LCL recently partnered with … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law: Day 5 – Emotional Well-Being
Using Therapy to Be Proactive with Your Own Mental Health During the pandemic, we were faced with new stressors that weren’t previously on our radar. Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketed and preexisting mental health and substance use issues were only exacerbated through the pandemic. While about a third of Americans saw a therapist during the pandemic, there were (and are) still millions … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law: Day 3 – Occupational and Intellectual Well-Being
Intellectual and Occupational Well-Being: Rethinking Your To-Do List Of all the areas of well-being, we give the most credence to how we are doing occupationally and intellectually. After all, that’s our status. Are you challenged and motivated by the work you do? If asked to describe your work in one or two sentences, what would you say? Your perspective on what you do every day can make a … [Read more...]