Lawyers Helping Lawyers Volunteer Training
Co-sponsored by The Brooklyn Bar Association's Lawyers Helping Lawyers Committee, The New York City Bar Association's Lawyer Assistance Program and The New York State Bar Association's Lawyer Assistance Program
Monday, June 16, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
New York City Bar Association
42 West 44th Street, New York City
This program has been approved for 5.0 MCLE credits
(3.0 credits in Practice Management and 2.0 credits in Ethics
For all attorneys-newly admitted and experienced)
Attendance carries no obligation to serve as a volunteer.
Cost: $50.
(a light breakfast and lunch included)
Registration:
Register online www.nysba.org/volunteertraining or
contact Linda McMahon lmcmahon@nysba.org
518.487.5686
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Developed for all lawyers, this informative program will provide vital information on how to recognize and help themselves, colleagues, and clients who may be suffering from addiction, depression, or other mental health issues. Participants will learn about the challenges facing the profession today, life-changing insight, valuable skills, and ultimately how to support those in need.
9:30 - 10:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
10:00 - 10:10 |
Introductions and Overview of LAP |
10:10 - 10:35 |
Dealing with Stress Through Meditation |
10:35 - 11:00 |
Necessary Skill Set: Getting to the Real Issues and Providing Compassionate Assistance |
11:00 - 11:50 |
Substance Abuse and Addiction: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment |
11:50 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00 - 2:40 |
Depression: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment and Suicide Prevention: Recognizing and Taking Action |
2:40 - 3:00 |
BREAK |
3:00 - 3:50 |
Ethical Considerations, Including the Responsibility to Intervene |
3:50 - 4:00 |
Closing Remarks - Q & A |