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Reducing Stress by Increasing Self-Awareness During COVID-19

Taking time to take stock and increase self-awareness is a helpful way to make use of and reduce the stress in this uncertain time.

The Importance of Resilience

Resilience is a popular concept at the best of times. During this difficult and uncertain period brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now being used to describe everything from supply chains to toddlers.

December 18, 2019

Barriers to seeking help

Research shows that being authentic and being intrinsically motivated results in higher productivity and greater longevity.

December 12, 2019

The Power of Sleep, Pt. 3

Welcome to the third and final blog in our series, 'The Power of Sleep'. In part 1 and part 2, we explored ways in which sleep deprivation affects our health and what we can do about it.

December 10, 2019

The Power of Sleep, Pt. 2

In 'The Power of Sleep, Pt. 1', we touched on the dangers of sleep deprivation and the hazards associated with a lack of quality sleep.

December 4, 2019

The Power of Sleep, Pt. 1

The cultural myth that more work is better work can sometimes lead us to sacrifice sleep in an effort to accomplish more.

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October 5, 2026

Roots and Branches: Reflections on community, continuity, and the future of LAPBC

This past year has been one of transition for LAPBC. Milestones like that have a way of prompting reflection - not only on where we've been, but on what we hope to carry forward.

September 17, 2026

Law Is Hard, but We Make It Harder on Ourselves

Law is inherently demanding—fast-moving, high-stakes, and often emotionally charged—but I’ve come to notice how much of its difficulty is compounded not just by the work itself, but by the ways we respond to it.

August 19, 2026

Happy New Year? The End of August, Transitions, & Fall's Promise

Every year around the end of August, I have the same thought: Happy New Year.

Celebrating the Outstanding Contributions of Derek LaCroix

After many years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Derek LaCroix as Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia