Staying Sane in Solo Practice or a Small Firm and How COLAP Can Help
October 2015
Staying Sane in Solo Practice or a Small Firm and How COLAP Can Help
In Partnership with the Colorado Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Section
Program Description
While the practice of law is very rewarding, it is a stressful and demanding profession. Working in solo practice or a small firm presents unique challenges to a lawyer, including balancing your personal and professional life. It is important to learn how to take care of yourself in order to have a healthy lifestyle and healthy career. This training will help you understand and recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. In addition, this training will provide you with practical ways to mitigate the damaging effects of stress. You will also learn about the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP) and the confidential resources available to you and your colleagues.
Meet Your Presenter
Sarah Myers is the Clinical Director for the Colorado Lawyers Assistance Program. Ms. Myers has been a Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) since 2008. Ms. Myers is also a licensed post-graduate level secondary teacher, certified trauma and abuse psychotherapist, and certified LGTBQ specialized therapist. Ms. Myers received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Richmond in Virginia. She received her Master's degree in Education and post-graduate degree concentration in Somatic Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Colorado. In addition, Ms. Myers obtained her law degree from the University of Denver. Ms. Myers has over 14 years of experience as a counselor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor working with professionals. She also has over 15 years of experience as a professor and teacher, program director, and curriculum coordinator.
Agenda:
11:30am
Registration
12:00pm
- Understand and Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout
- Practical Ways to Mitigate the Damaging Effects of Stress
- Learn About the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP) and the Confidential Resources Available to You and Your Colleagues
1:00pm
Adjourn
Presented by Sarah Myers, LMFT, LAC, Clinical Director, Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP), Denver, CO
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $79.00 |
| CBA Member | $59.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $29.50 |
| CBA Solo Small Firm Section Member | $29.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 1.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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