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International Women’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness

Shari R. Pearlman

International Women’s day is upon us and some of us have joined in to pledge our support for women everywhere.

February 11, 2021

Marriage Story

Last year, one of the many films I watched during COVID restrictions was Marriage Story. It is very...

February 8, 2021

Things to Do During Lockdown

Shari R. Pearlman

Working remotely and practicing physical/responsible distancing from friends and family is teaching me a lot!

January 27, 2021

Getting Unstuck from the Uncertain Place

Shari R. Pearlman

Living in the “place between no longer and not yet” (a phrase coined by Victor Turner, anthropologist, writer) can make us feel stuck.

January 22, 2021

Introducing Shari

We are thrilled to have Shari R. Pearlman join the LAP team as the newest Lawyer-Social Worker.

January 20, 2021

Recognizing + Helping a Distressed Colleague

Members of the legal profession, particularly in British Columbia, have a long and noble tradition of helping one another.

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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.