New virtual support group for attorneys starts January 6

The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program (LJAP) 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.

Due to increasing demand, participation will be limited to 24 participants. Meetings will begin Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and take place via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-7 p.m., ending February 25, 2026. All meetings are facilitated by an LJAP clinical case manager.  

The schedule of topics will be:  

Week 1: How do you cope?  
Week 2: Barriers to billing  
Week 3: Overlooked hurdles of practice  
Week 4: Setting healthy boundaries  
Week 5: Dealing with challenging personalities  
Week 6: Identity and self-esteem  
Week 7: Unique stressors of the profession  
Week 8: Gratitude  

To register for the group, visit www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/home. For additional information, contact LJAP at contactljap@michbar.org or 800-996-5522.