Mental Health Week 2024 runs from May 6 – 12, and this year’s theme is “A Call to be Kind”. Because kindness so often starts with self-care, CBA Alberta and our partners at Assist and other CBA branches around the country have curated a selection of programming that gives you the tools to thrive in your career and personal life.
MONDAY, MAY 6
Red Mug Coffee Circle - 12:00 noon MT
Presented by Assist: The Red Mug Coffee Circle meets virtually on Monday at noon to provide a supportive community of lawyers who discuss issues, and assists students and lawyers who are finding their way or looking to make changes in our profession.
Register: Email program-manager@lawyersassist.ca
TUESDAY, MAY 7
Lawyering Well: How to survive and thrive in law by working smarter not harder - 12:00 noon MT
Presented by CBA Alberta: A successful career in law shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being - you can choose to have both! Join exeuctive coach and lawyer Amy Binder who share the small changes lawyers can make to the way that they work to help them thrive in their careers.
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15-Minute Mindfulness Session - 12:00 noon MT
Presented by Assist. Assist's lawyer-yogi will lead attendees through guided breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises.
Register: Email program-manager@lawyersassist.ca
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Lawyer Well-Being: Concrete strategies for positive change - 1:30 p.m. MT
Presented by CBABC. We are happiest, healthiest, and most successful when we adopt healthy lifestyles and work habits. Long hours, demanding managers, bosses and clients, complex files, and difficult opposing counsel can be occupational hazards in the legal profession. Understanding how you respond to these challenges, and learning coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, will help you build a flourishing career.
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Hybrid Yoga - 12:00 noon MT
Presented by Assist. Assist's weekly yoga session, presented in person at the Knox United Church in Calgary or online from wherever you are!
Register: Email program-manager@lawyersassist.ca
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Finding Your Path in Law - 12:00 noon p.m.
Presented by Assist. Featuring panelists Sanjiv Parmar (sole pactitioner), Gillian Scarlett (in-house counsel), and Meredith Robertson (policy counsel).
Register: Email program-manager@lawyersassist.ca
FRIDAY, MAY 10
Dare to Dream webinar - 12:00 noon MT
Presented by Assist. Webinar with Tiro Clarke, K.C.
Register: Email program-manager@lawyersassist.ca
FUTURE & ON-DEMAND RESOURCES
Tuesday, May 14 - Practice Management for Civil Litigators: Stress and deadlines
On demand: Suicide Awareness, with the Centre for Suicide Prevention
On demand: Re-setting the Wellness Connection Between Mind and Body
CBA National Well-Being Subcommittee
Alberta Lawyers' Assistance Society (Assist)
Mental Health Week 2024