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November 5, 2018

Boundaries, Balance + Burnout

Boundaries, and how we define ourselves, are present at all levels of our existence-physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual.

October 7, 2018

The Art of Encouragement

At LAPBC, we honour the sharing of vulnerability, "the courage to be imperfect", and encourage people to connect with their values, strengths and abilities to live from their highest possible selves.

September 9, 2018

Managing Life Transitions

We all have characteristic ways of handling life's transitions. Our unique individual creativity in how we move through life defines us.

Resilience

Resilience is often referred to as the ability to bounce back quickly from a difficult and adverse experience.

Some Tips on Warning Signs of Addiction

It is often difficult to identify an impaired judge, lawyer, law student, or staff member because of his/her efforts to conceal the problem.

Finding a Legal Culture that Fits

Every firm, whether small, medium or large, has its own culture, as does government, corporate counsel, academia and quasi-legal groups outside conventional law practice.

Highlights

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