By: Jon M. Tynjala September is Recovery Month. It is a month to learn about, engage in, and celebrate recovery. The emphasis of Recovery Month is on recovery from addiction to substances, but the principles of recovery can be applicable in many areas of mental health. Despite much progress, addiction and mental “illness” have often been thought of as an individual moral failing. This … [Read more...]
Meet Jon Tynjala, LCL’s New Executive Director
Twenty-six years ago, I reached out to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. I needed help. It is said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. I was ready. And LCL was there. I was connected to other lawyers in recovery that told me what it was like for them, what happened, and what it was like now. I felt something that I had not felt in quite some time. Hope. That began a long association … [Read more...]
Well-Being Week in Law 2025 – Day 4
Day 4: Connect: Social Well-Being Building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. Contributing to our groups and communities. I recently wrote an article for the Minnesota Bench & Bar about the dangers of loneliness and isolation, What I've learned about loneliness, isolation, and the legal profession through my recovery. I commend the article to you. Here are a few of … [Read more...]
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