At a Glance ...

New virtual support group for
attorneys to start in January


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 overall well-being to maximize professional competency and connect with their peers.

Meetings take place via Zoom on Wednesday evenings, from 6 to 7 p.m. Meetings will begin Jan. 8 and continue through Feb. 6. All meetings are facilitated by an LJAP clinical case manager.

The schedule of topics will be:

Week 1: Resilience
Week 2: Dealing with Difficult Personalities
Week 3: Conflict Resolution
Week 4: Personal Triggers
Week 5: Executive Functioning
Week 6: Mindfulness and Emotion
Week 7: Guilt and Shame
Week 8: Grief and Loss

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

To register, or get additional information, contact LJAP at?contactljap@michbar.org?or 800-996-5522.


‘Effects of Secondary Trauma’ explored
in MJI webinar


The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Wellness and the Effects of Secondary Trauma Webinar” Wednesday, Jan. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Research indicates that secondary trauma is a significant source of judicial stress. Webinar participants will learn how exposure to another’s traumatic experience uniquely impacts the judiciary and ways to foster resiliency to manage stress and improve overall well-being.

This program is eligible for 1.00 continuing judicial education credit [Integrity & Demeanor].

Visit  mjieducation.mi.gov to register.


Stretching, screen breaks focus
of ALA meeting


For its January meeting, the Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will present “Yoga With Leah” on Monday, Jan. 13, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Dickinson Wright, 2600 W. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy.

Those attending this wellness meeting will learn about gentle yoga, the importance of stretching and screen breaks, all while learning easy poses easily done while seated at a desk.

ALA members and business partners can attend for free.  Guest can attend for $35.  

To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.

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