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Join us Friday, May 30 for the Understanding PTSD and Secondary Trauma for Legal Professionals webinar with Dr. Jennifer Lee, a clinical psychologist at the Miami VA Medical Center.

Dr. Lee will present on the important topic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and secondary traumatic stress in the legal profession. She’ll offer valuable insights into the signs, symptoms, and strategies for recognizing and managing secondary trauma.
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this timely presentation will provide meaningful guidance on an issue that affects many in the legal field and help them better assist their clients dealing with these issues..

Topic: Understanding PTSD and Secondary Trauma for Legal Professionals
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
CLE Credit: Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of Mental Health and Wellness CLE credit.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pu92ogKqTkKgqolGKA5r0Q

I am honored to be appointed as Vice Chair of the Florida Bar Committee on Mental Health & Wellness of Lawyers. It is a privilege to collaborate on such important work alongside Committee Chair L.A. Perkins, Board Liaison Karl Klein, Immediate Past Chair Rich Rivera, Florida Bar Staff Liaison Christine Bilbrey, and the other wonderful professionals who serve on this committee with me.

Thank you, President Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr., for this appointment, for your leadership, and for prioritizing the integrity of our profession and the wellness of Florida Attorneys.

Congratulations to President Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr., President-Elect Sia Baker Barnes, Immediate Past President Scott Westheimer, and to all of my esteemed colleagues who have been appointed to leadership positions and committees across The Florida Bar.

📸: 2024 Annual Florida Bar Convention in Orlando

Conference highlights included catching up with dear friends and colleagues, the Mental Health and Wellness committee meeting, and the Animal Law Section Puppy Pit! 💚

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Check out this article for some feel-good yoga poses that you can do at home to help reduce stress, which can be especially helpful around the holidays! You can try one, some, or all of these poses and then notice how you feel. 🙃💚

“Stress and anxiety is stored in the muscles, and the more we can relax the body, the clearer message the mind will get that everything is actually pretty OK.“

5 Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses that Effectively Relieve Stress - DoYou Stressed out & don't have time for a yoga class? Here are some yoga poses that effectively relieve stress that you can easily do when you feel frazzled.

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The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. - Aristotle

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The Happy Lawyer 🙃

The final part of the Broward County Bar Association Yoga for Lawyers Series was uplifting and inspiring in so many ways. 🙌

It was a privilege to hear from Mark Eiglarsh 🌟 about eliminating barriers to joy and learning to create your own happiness as a lawyer. 🪷

And then the fun and inspiring Vinyasa Flow yoga class led by 🌟 left us feeling energized and happy. 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

Of course I loved the yoga classes and wellness chats, but getting to connect with likeminded colleagues about law and life was so meaningful. I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to share with my legal community and for the privilege of collaborating with such superstar speakers and yoga teachers. 🌟💛

you to all who participated in this series. I hope you carry forward what resonates with you as you work toward a wellness practice that serves you. If I can support you in your yoga or wellness journey, please connect with me. ☮️💟🕉

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