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Shorter Days: How Legal Professionals Can Maintain Mood & Energy through the Dark, Cold Winter [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.

Watch to find out how to cope with the seasonal change to winter from Shawn Healy, Ph.D. with this 30-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers.

 

How do you keep the sun shining in your heart (and brain!) when the sun sets mid-afternoon?

During the fall and winter months, when the temperature is colder and the sunlight is limited, people can experience a decrease in their energy and mood. This webinar will cover:

  • The importance of recognizing the effect of seasonal changes on our mood,
  • When to seek help from a professional, and
  • Strategies you can put into effect for improving our mood.

About 25 minutes of Q&A from the live program are included in the recording.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SLIDES FROM THE PRESENTATION.

 

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Dr. Shawn Healy, PhD joined LCL in 2014. Shawn serves on the Massachusetts SJC Standing Advisory Committee on Professionalism, as well as on the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Well-Being Committee (2020-2022). Shawn coauthored the book The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression (ABA publication, 2017) with another LCL Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Fortgang. Read more about Shawn here.

 

   Free & Confidential Consultations:

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: Depression | Flourishing | Lawyer's Quality of Life | Stress & Resilience | Webinars for Busy Lawyers

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