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Dealing with Secondary Trauma in the Legal Profession [Webinar]

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used in place of professional advice, treatment, or care in any way. Lawyers, law students, judges, and other legal professionals in Massachusetts can find more on scheduling a Free & Confidential appointment with a licensed clinician here.

Learn the science of secondary trauma and how to limit its impact on your mental health as a lawyer from Anne Haag with this 40-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers.

 

Lawyers frequently encounter trauma in the clients they represent, and absorption of that trauma can threaten the lawyer’s own mental health. Trauma is increasingly at the front and center of our current cultural conversations surrounding mental health, and breaking down the science behind it can significantly boost our comprehension of how it functions in society.

In this webinar, we’ll dissect our understanding of how trauma functions in the brain, and how a client’s trauma often presents itself throughout the course of representation. There are no quick fixes when it comes to mental health, but we’ll also discuss methods lawyers can utilize to minimize the impact of secondary trauma on their own mental health, as well as methods to lessen the likelihood of re-traumatization for their client during legal proceedings.

Over 20 minutes of Q&A from the live program are included in the recording.

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION SLIDES HERE.

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ABOUT THE EXPERT

bio photo of Anne Haag, Chicago Bar Practice Management Advisor

 

Anne Haag is a Practice Management Advisor at the Chicago Bar Association. Anne worked as a patent paralegal at a Chicago IP firm before arriving at the CBA in 2017 as the Law Practice Management and Technology department’s trainer/coordinator. She is also a certified crisis counselor and volunteers as a patient advocate in the ER.

 

 

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Lawyers, law students, and judges in Massachusetts can discuss concerns with a licensed therapist, law practice advisor, or both. Find more on scheduling here.

CATEGORIES: Flourishing | Stress & Resilience | Webinars for Busy Lawyers
TAGS: trauma | vicarious trauma

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