Resources for Lawyers

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While the resources tailored to lawyers are quite limited (and Beyond the A is looking to change this), here is what we were able to pull up if you are seeking immediate help. If you have other resources that you have used (and recommend), please contact us.

British Columbia

• Lawyers Assistance Program of BC: http://lapbc.com/

Alberta

• Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (ASSIST): https://albertalawyersassist.ca

General

• Online directory to find registered psychologists:
  https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/q-and-a/how-can-i-see-a-psychologist

  https://cpa.ca/public/findingapsychologist/

• CBA Wellness: http://www.cba.org/CBA-Wellness/Professional-Development

• CBA Case Studies: https://www.cba.org/Publications-Resources/CBA-Practice-Link/Work-Life-Balance/2010/Lawyers-and-Anxiety-Three-Case-Studies

Select Articles and Videos

• On how we see ourselves and the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw1p9YlZKEU

• On choosing a more kind, sustainable and human “cup”:

  • Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability, “Daring Greatly”

• On what’s “behind the wall”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o79_gmO5ppg

• On catching our thoughts and beliefs related to perfectionism, imposter syndrome and worry

  • Center for Clinical Interventions - Self-Help Resources
    https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Perfectionism

  • https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Worry-and-Rumination

  • https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Self-Esteem

• On attachment and connection: https://drsuejohnson.com/