What Are You Watching Wednesday Substance Abuse and How to Avoid its Pitfalls
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Title: “Substance Abuse and How to Avoid its Pitfalls”*
Presenter: Michael Brewer, Esq.
Credit: 1.25 hrs/Competence
In Lawyers’ Mutual’s latest CLE, criminal lawyer Mike Brewer regals you with true life stories of how alcohol and substance abuse/misuse have negatively affected people’s lives. He provides a timely and sobering reminder during this Wellness Month of May of how use can lead to abuse and have serious consequences.
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*This CLE seminar is approved for MCLE Credit.
Please email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280 for any questions.
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What Are You Watching Wednesday The Ethics of Wellness
Lawyers’ Mutual continues Wellness Month with our latest CLE.
Click on the title below to log in and watch our newest seminar:
Title: The Ethics of Wellness: Mental, Physical and Emotional Fitness to Practice Law*
Presenter: Wendy L. Patrick, JD, PhD, Former Chair, California State Bar Ethics Committee (COPRAC)
Credit: 1.0 hr/ Legal Ethics
Our ethical rules regulate how we practice law. Attorney Wendy Patrick looks at how an attorney’s wellness affects their ability to be a competent attorney and allows us to meet our ethical duties to the profession, our clients and ourselves.
Click on the social media icons below to stay connected with us for news and updates on May 30th’s wellness seminar on substance abuse and how to avoid its pitfalls.
*This CLE seminar is approved for MCLE Credit. Please email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280 for any questions.
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Must Read Monday The Pillars of Well-Being
The well-being of attorneys is critical to the effective practice of law. Not only do you have the duty to do right by your clients, you also have the duty to do right for yourself.
Lawyer well-being can incorporate anything that improves your work-life balance, helps you manage stress better, fosters a more positive mindset and promotes habits of consistent self-care.
Practicing mindfulness and routines of well-being may benefit you across the five pillars of well-being:
- Physical – yoga, light exercise and healthy nutrition
- Emotional – meditation and breathing
- Social – support networks and building relationships
- Spiritual – mindfulness introspection, align your values with your goals
- Intellectual – continuous learning and career growth
Check out the free well-being tools offered by mindful programming here or here to help you create and maintain the five pillars of well-being into your daily routine.
For more resources on well-being in the legal profession, click on the links below:
Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Well-Being Project
Well-Being Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers
The State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) helps attorneys struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, or personal and career concerns.
Phone: Toll-free 877-LAP 4 HELP
The Other Bar supports recovery from substance abuse and alcohol in the legal profession.
Phone: 800-222-0767
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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What Are You Watching Wednesday Free BHBA OnDemand CLE FAQs
Following the feedback we received after launching our latest member benefit “free access to 25 hours of CLE from Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) OnDemand CLE,” please note the following FAQs:
- Do I have to be a member of BHBA to access my free 25 hours of CLE?
No, you do not have to be a member of BHBA.
As a Lawyers’ Mutual member, 25 hours of BHBA OnDemand CLE are available at no additional cost to you. Simply fill out the fields on the registration form here to access: https://bhba.org/lawyersmutual
- The BHBA OnDemand registration form asks for my Client ID.
How do I find my Lawyers’ Mutual Client ID?
Your Lawyers’ Mutual Client ID is found in your policy documents on page three.
If you need assistance finding your Client ID, email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com with your State Bar Number or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280
- Do my login credentials with BHBA OnDemand have to be the same as my Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials?
It is up to you! Since you are creating your own BHBA OnDemand account, use whichever email address and password you would like associated with that account. Your BHBA login credentials do not need to match your Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials. Your Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials remain unchanged.
- Can I attend live CLE seminars hosted by BHBA?
Signing up for live CLE seminars requires a BHBA membership. However, these live seminars are recorded and later uploaded to BHBA OnDemand. As a Lawyers’ Mutual member, you will have access to these seminar recordings once they are available on BHBA OnDemand.
Register for free 25 hours of BHBA OnDemand CLE here:
Please email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280 for any questions.
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Must Read Monday Tips for Maintaining Well-Being
Mental well-being plays an essential role in your day-to-day life and taking time to check in on your mental fitness is just as important as checking in on your physical health.
Here are five simple suggestions that may help you maintain and improve your mental fitness:
- Keep a routine.
Sticking to a daily routine can help preserve your well-being. Keep it simple at first and slowly grow this routine into a positive experience. Maintaining this new practice will help lift your mood by reducing stress that may arise with an unorganized schedule.
- Get a good night’s rest.
Incorporate a proper sleeping pattern into your daily routine. A good night’s sleep can help improve your brain performance, concentration, decision making and improve the overall outlook of the coming day.
- Spend time outside.
Heading outside can help support an active and healthy lifestyle. Take a relaxing break and feel nurtured by nature by taking quick periodic walks to the park or around the block during your break time.
- Stay connected with friends and family.
Social connections help improve your well-being. Friends and family provide support and comfort during good times and the challenging times. Strong relationships with loved ones boosts our sense of belonging and reduces anxiety.
- Practice positivity and gratitude.
Take five minutes out of your day to write a list of what you are grateful for. Reflect on these and check in on yourself throughout the day. Practice positive self-talk, be encouraging and gentle to yourself and you will be amazed at how much better you feel.
For more resources on well-being in the legal profession, click on the links below:
The State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) helps attorneys struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, or personal and career concerns.
Phone: Toll-free 877-LAP 4 HELP
The Other Bar supports recovery from substance abuse and alcohol in the legal profession.
Phone: 800-222-0767
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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Must Read Monday Finding Your Work-Life Balance
As we continue into Mental Health Awareness Month, you may want to take the time to step back and evaluate the link between your overall well-being and work-life balance as a lawyer.
Cultivating a healthy work-life balance is a journey.
Here are some suggested steps you may want to implement into your routine towards achieving work-life balance:
- Make time for yourself: In your calendar, set aside time for family, friends, hobbies, and other fun activities. Effective time management will help you get the most out of each day.
- Set boundaries to yourself: Have your working hours set and follow them. Start and end each day at the same time.
- Take care of yourself: Get a good night’s rest and see how different the day feels. Move around and take a walk during your lunch break.
Here are resources for legal professionals that promote how to achieve proper work-life balance:
- California Lawyers Association Health and Wellness Committee
- American Bar Association Wellness, Mindfulness, Work-life Balance
The key to achieving work-life balance is up to you. Make a commitment to better yourself and keep working toward your personal goals.
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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