Navigating Stress and Trauma in the Legal Profession - Reviews

A very interesting discussion about trauma and stress and coping skills regarding same.

really good. Very interesting and useful

good job on a tough topic.

It is like saying to an obese person who has been battling food for years to eat healthy, exercise, get a support group, and employers make sure that you provide an environment where the triggers to eat are not there. All good recommendations, as were this presenter's. But if you are stressed out enough to need help, you are likely not in a mental state to allow you to just do these things. So the reality is - you need to start with a real assessment as to whether you can fix your mental state and continue to do what you are doing. Step 1 is always put your mental health, physical health and life above work, and if it is killing any of those GET OUT. You may be able to come back to it another time, but people need to know they do not have to kill themselves for their job, literally or figuratively. Until someone accepts that, accepts it is ok to walk away, they are unlikely to see some light at the end of the tunnel which allows them to go and do the mental and physical work. Often, just the freedom of knowing you can leave and you have decided not to be trapped by money or ego, you can stay in what you are doing and get well. Otherwise, the daily grind and thought of no way out act like a barrier to any self help. And actually, being willing to walk away is way harder than getting better. Think of an obese person who is a well renowned chef and the most famous restaurant saying I have to leave this - I cannot be in this environment and ever get physically healthy. That decision is 100 percent the most difficult of the challenge to be faced, and that is where I believe people need lot of coaching and advice. This presenter is an example of this: she said it herself. She no longer does the job that was killing her and now has a stress free job. Bingo. And congrats to her for doing that - she actually conquered the most difficult thing in the road to recovery and less stress, and made the right choice for her health and family. I think that should be strongly pointed out.

This is one of the best CLEs that I've viewed through LexVid. Interesting, well spoken presenter, no lulls, on point.

She has a great way of presenting information. Would like suggestions for solo practitioners to implement her ideas.

I appreciated the upbeat tone and the many great suggestions.

She makes a lot of good points and the material was clear to follow.

well done

“Compassion fatigue” discovery and perspective made me realize a few things to make my approach to clients management more beneficial for both - me and them. Thank you.

this was a useful video with useful information, thank you

Very informational and practical advice for daily practice.

Excellent!