The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their overall well-being to maximize professional competency, and connect with their peers.?

Meetings will begin Sept. 30 and take place via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-7 p.m. through Nov. 19. All meetings are facilitated by an LJAP Clinical Case Manager.

The schedule of topics will be:

Week 1: Self-care that works

Week 2: Healthy boundaries – work/life separation

Week 3: Communication techniques

Week 4: Handling incivility

Week 5: Unique stressors of practice

Week 6: Mindfulness – observation and description

Week 7: Well-being red flags

Week 8: Sharing joy – what are you proud of?

Interested participants can attend at any time during the eight weeks, and attendance at all groups is not required for participation.

Register at https://blocksurvey.io/ljap-virtual-support-group-registration-MQ UnQ3QeTLu89k.eFE06hw?v=o.

To get more information, contact LJAP at contactljap@michbar.org or (800) 996-5522.

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