By: Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW, LCL Board Member The first full week of October is recognized nationally as Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5-11) and October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, important reminders that mental health is a concern not just for individuals, but for communities and professions everywhere. For many in the legal community, these observances can stir up a mix of … [Read more...]
Navigating and Healing Trauma as a Lawyer
Guest Article by Grace Chanin, LCL Board Member Trauma is a word we hear often, but do we truly understand what it means and how it affects us? As lawyers, we are trained to advocate for others, often at the expense of our own wellbeing. But what happens when we carry unprocessed trauma? How does it impact our ability to serve our clients, navigate our careers, and find personal … [Read more...]
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Confident Humility
Guest Article by Natalie Netzel, LCL Board Member, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Legal Education at Mitchell Hamline School of Law Imposter syndrome, when a high-achieving and accomplished individual doubts their proven abilities or feels like a fraud, gets a bad rap. For this month’s wellness newsletter, we invite you to question the concept for two distinct reasons, that … [Read more...]
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