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The Power of a Pause​ Life can pull us in so many directions at once—planning for tomorrow, replaying yesterday—but sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is simply be present. Take a moment to Pause and breathe.

Join LCL for the perfect CLE to kick off your 2025: Resolve to be Resilient. Tuesday, January 7, 4:00 p.m. Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director, presenting Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

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All year long, LCL supports the mental health of our colleagues and their families. At the end of the year, if you are making charitable donations, please consider LCL. You can help make that difference in our profession. Thank you! Link is in the comments.

These SAMHSA tips are good anytime of the year, but particularly now if you're feeling overwhelmed. LCL can help.

Next Tuesday, Joan and Jon will be offering LCL's final mental health course credit of the year. You can sign up for this cost-free course here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

On Give to the Max Day, can you help LCL help others? It may be through a donation or through telling someone about LCL when you’re concerned. A match is available for all donations on Give to the Max Day. Donation link is in the comments.

Don't miss Dr. Darricarrere talk about racial trauma. Inform yourself, better your practice. Registration here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

What are you doing for you this week?

Joan Bibelhausen will be presenting, "Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and in the Practice of Law" today over the noon hour. To register for this cost-free CLE, check the comments. 1 Mental Health credit approved.

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As lawyers, we are often immersed in our clients' traumatic stories. Learn the effect of that exposure and how to better shield yourself from the effects of secondary trauma. Registration in the comments.

Free, confidential access to trained crisis counselors 24/7 for those in distress is just a call or text away. Don't wait.

When do you feel safest? When do you feel most connected and aware? In a profession where we are exposed to the trauma of others, that safe place is our window of tolerance. It’s the place where we are most able to manage and respond effectively to life’s demands.

Do you ever find yourself overthinking your past, present or future decisions? Are you unfairly critical of yourself? This month's blog can help you find a strategy to change those habits for good. Breaking the Cycle: Strategies to Conquer Overthinking (mnlcl.org)