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August 23, 2021

Mindfulness - A Simple Practice for Happier Lawyers

Law is a rewarding career, however, it can be stressful, exhausting, and demanding which can affect your mental health.

Awe-some or Awe-struck: The Benefit of Finding AWE in the Ordinary

Why not cultivate and experience awe more often?

Spiritual and Career/Intellectual Well-Being

As Well-Being Week comes to a close, we ask you to ponder what do spiritual and career/intellectual well-being have in common?

Benefits of Volunteering

At LAPBC, we rely heavily on the kindness and generosity of our volunteers and we wouldn't be the organization we are without them.

Breaking Stigma - The Value of Lived Experience

One of the most powerful tools people have in terms of connecting with another is the sharing of their ‘lived experience’.

Creating a Well-Being Practice

Well-Being is defined as being in the process of striving toward thriving in all areas of your life. The key here is “continuous process”.

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