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November 16, 2023

Coping with Intrusive Thoughts for a Better Night’s Sleep

Here are some tips to deal with intrusive thoughts and improve your sleep.

November 10, 2023

Relaxation Ideas for Nighttime Wakeups - or Anytime!

Here’s a simple breathing exercise called “4-7-8” to help you fall asleep.

October 24, 2023

Controlling Stimuli: Five Daytime Habits to Improve Nighttime Sleep

For most people, sleep occurs during the night. However, it's important to recognize that daytime activities can significantly impact sleep.

October 23, 2023

Sleep Hygiene: Six Sleep Hygiene Tips for a Restful Night’s Sleep

Lack of sleep can seriously impact productivity, efficiency, relationships, and decision-making. So what are some ways to improve sleep?

Pay Attention to Where You Pay Attention

The focus of a recent LAPBC Drop-In well-being group was how to cope with feeling overwhelmed.

Change Your Life With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Michael Lederman

Stress is an inherent part of life and it is prolific within the legal profession.

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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