An On-Demand Well-Being Educational Series
Lawyer well-being is a high priority for firms of all sizes
Studies show that people in the legal profession tend to experience higher rates of mental health distress and substance abuse than those in the general population. Legal professionals work long hours in high-stress situations and often simply don’t have really practical tools and techniques that they can readily apply to foster their own sense of well-being – or to encourage it in those around them.
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The Fostering Well-Being Series allows firms to immediately begin offering educational opportunities to support their well-being initiatives and stated wellness commitments.
Many firms have signed on to the ABA’s Well-Being Pledge, expressing their commitment to make lawyer and staff well-being a priority and to provide robust educational opportunities on topics related to well-being, mental health, and substance use disorders. Our Fostering Well-Being Series was developed specifically to help firms address this important commitment. |
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Well-Being Samples.
Click on an image below to launch a sample Well-Being Series course.
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Thriving in the Legal Profession - Maximizing Well-Being; Optimizing Performance |
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Fostering a Psychologically Healthy Workplace - The Important Role that Managers and Supervisors Play |
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Recognizing Potential Signs of Substance Abuse |
Programs available in the Fostering Well-Being Series
The Firm's Commitment to Well-Being
6 minutes
6 minutes
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If your firm is among the 60+ firms who have already pledged to support the ABA's Well-Being Campaign, this module is a great one to consider in your firm-wide communication efforts. This 6-minute module conveys the firm's commitment to promoting, supporting, and sustaining the health and well-being of all of its lawyers and professional staff. It explores why this topic is so important, what the pledge entails, and what it means to those within the firm.
What if your firm hasn't taken the ABA pledge, but has its own well-being initiative it would like to promote? Like other programs in this series, this program can be customized to meet the specific needs of your firm. |
Thriving in the Legal Profession - Maximizing Well-Being; Optimizing Performance
13 minutes
13 minutes
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In this module, we meet Simon. He is aware of the studies showing that legal professionals tend to have higher levels of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse than those in many other professions. He wonders why that is and perhaps more importantly – what he can do to maximize his performance and productivity while safeguarding his well-being. He doesn't want to just get by; he wants to thrive! How can he do that? And how can you? In this module, we explore the relationship between well-being, productivity, and performance – and explore five healthy habits that you can adopt right away to maximize all three.
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Fostering a Psychologically Healthy Workplace: The Important Role that Managers Play
14 minutes
14 minutes
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In this module, we meet Lori. She is a few years into her career and is now taking on more significant responsibility for managing important firm initiatives and client matters—and, accordingly, managing people. She takes this responsibility seriously and knows that managing people is a lot more than just assigning work or setting deadlines; it is about leading others in a way that engages and inspires them—and equips them with what they need to perform at their best each day. As she starts on her management journey, she aspires to lead people in a way that fosters their health and well-being while also accomplishing big things for the firm! Is that possible? And if so, how? In this module, we take a closer look.
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Recognizing Potential Signs of Substance Abuse
15 minutes
15 minutes
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We know from a variety of studies that people in the legal profession tend to experience higher rates of mental health distress and substance abuse than those in the general population. As such, you’ll probably encounter someone in the course of your career who is suffering and potentially in need of help. When you do, will you recognize the signs? In this module, we take a closer look at what substance abuse is and how to spot potential warning signs.
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Cultivating Resilience
13 minutes
13 minutes
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In this module, we meet Terrance. He could use some help cultivating his resilience. What about you? Resilience is about the capacity to keep going – and growing – in the face of adversity or change. It is about developing the ability to handle the inevitable setbacks or unexpected developments of life, without being sidelined by them. Cultivating resilience allows you to encounter difficult work situations or difficult life experiences and move forward in a positive way. In this module, we explore four practical tips to help you cultivate resilience.
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An Introduction to Mindfulness - A Must-Have Skill for Success
13 minutes
13 minutes
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Mindfulness has long been embraced and encouraged by innovative and forward-thinking companies. Why? Regularly practicing mindfulness can improve concentration, working memory, decision-making, productivity, resilience, self-regulation, interpersonal communication, the quality of our relationships, and contribute to a greater sense of well-being. So, what is mindfulness? What does it mean to practice it? And how can you incorporate it into your work day? In this module, we take a closer look.
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5-Minute Recharge! Proven Practices to Reduce Stress and Renew Energy in 5 Minutes or Less
15 minutes
15 minutes
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Have you ever had “one of those days” when the number of tasks you have on your plate seems overwhelming, your thoughts are racing, and you can feel the stress building? When you’re having a day like that, you might be tempted to just push on through, but taking a few minutes to practice stress reduction techniques can reap significant benefits. In this module, we’ll explore four proven practices for reducing your stress–in 5 minutes or less!
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How it works...
If your firm already subscribes to our Professional Essentials series of customizable bite-size professional and business skills elearning courses, then you already have access to the entire Fostering Well-Being Series. Simply log-in to your client portal and select the courses from the series that interest you. The Fostering Well-Being Series is also available for subscription by itself. You can choose to roll the courses out to your firm exactly as we've developed them or – at your option – we’ll custom-brand them for your firm and address any other customizations you desire. (additional charges may apply) Anyone in your firm can then access the Fostering Well-Being courses as often as they would like. At the end of the subscription period, you will have the option to renew your annual license. 
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Answers to frequently asked questions...
How long is each course? We are big proponents of bite-sized learning resources. Courses average about 12 minutes each. Can we have links to our policies or similar added to the courses? Yes. We can customize any element of the Fostering Well-Being courses to include firm-specific information, links, resources, video, terminology, etc. Where do these courses 'live'? Do you host or do we? Our goal is to make launching Fostering Well-Being courses as easy for you as possible. You have options: Host the courses on your firm's learning management system or intranet server - or let us handle hosting for you. How do Fostering Well-Being courses differ from other elearning libraries out there? First...this isn't talking-head video. Our courses are interactive and include high-end graphics, animation, links, fast-hand drawings, scenarios, exercises, opportunities to practice new skills, and much more. In addition, Fostering Well-Being courses have been designed specifically for law firms. We use scenarios, examples and terminology that will resonate with lawyers and law firm staff. Can I review the courses to see if this is a fit for our firm? Yes. Just let us know and we'll grant you temporary access to the complete Fostering Well-Being series of courses. |
