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Culture Change in The Legal Profession

The legal profession is a noble and important part of the fabric of our society.

A Letter to the Legal Community

It’s been such an honour and privilege to serve the legal community as the ED of the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC.

October 1, 2024

Remembering Patrick Walker

With sadness and a fond farewell, we acknowledge and honour the passing of Patrick Walker.

Why Is Intellectual Self-Care Important?

While some of us can be good at physical self-care – our intellectual self-care program can’t be neglected.

Enhancing Your Emotional Well-Being

Attending to your emotional well-being is very likely to increase your quality of life.

Lawyer Well-Being: The Physical Dimension

Regular physical activity/movement is a critical prerequisite to thriving and can be accomplished in many ways.

Highlights

January 9, 2023

Practicing Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

When faced with challenging dilemmas and personalities, using our EQ along with our intellect and knowledge can often lead to more effective solutions.

November 8, 2022

Working Less Is More Productive

Small breaks help us mindfully upkeep our well-being throughout the day and encourage long-lasting changes.

August 22, 2022

“Heads Up!” Lawyers Need to Value Their Emotions

Fortunately, many in the legal profession are beginning to recognize that noticing and valuing our emotions are important prerequisites to thriving.

Anger is Not Our Enemy

While unmonitored anger can be destructive, an anger that is tended to with the goal of curiosity and self-compassion can cultivate a positive purpose.