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Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C. providing peer support & referral services for alcohol & drug dependence, stress, anxiety, depression and more.

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Joined July 2014
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May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity this Ramadan.
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Helpful reminder from @LawSocietyofBC: For causes of action that arose after the COVID-19 suspension of limitation periods (March 26, 2020) but before March 25, 2021, the limitation period expires on March 26, 2023 lawsociety.bc.ca/about-us/ne…
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CLEBC is pleased to be one of the organizers of this event. Come join us!
For #A2JWeekBC, @CLEBC & @CBABC have organized & will host a panel on Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:30pm, on the role of lawyers, notaries & paralegals in improving access to justice as well as the role of regulation. Register here: bit.ly/3GxE9dq
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In our efforts to promote lawyer wellness here in BC, we’re pleased to offer the presentation “Well-Being in the Practice of Law" by Derek C. LaCroix, KC of @LAP_BC. Watch it free of charge and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls facing lawyers today: bit.ly/3DbSsUs
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LAPBC retweeted
Join LAPBC on Mondays for a weekly drop-in Zoom discussion group for members of the legal community focusing on well-being in the practice of law! Here are the themes for February. To register, please click here: hubs.ly/Q01zcVPQ0 #wellness #lawyers #wellbeing
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The Honourable Justice Arne Silverman has retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Justice Silverman was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2004. Happy retirement!
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According Bloomberg Law, there has been a major jump in hours lawyers spent on self-care. This "may be due in part to the work that Lawyer Assistance Programs and other bar organizations have spent promoting attorney well-being.” hubs.li/Q01qxyKb0 #selfcare #lawyers
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Join LAPBC on Mondays for a weekly drop-in Zoom discussion group for members of the legal community focusing on well-being in the practice of law! Here are our upcoming sessions for October. Please click here to register: hubs.li/Q01ngK9M0 #lawyers #wellness
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Nice shoutout to @theCLBC in the @LawSocietyofBC Benchers meeting today, recognizing our team's A2J contributions and our support to the legal community throughout the pandemic! Thank you to @LawSocietyofBC, @LawFoundationBC & Ministry of AG for supporting our work.
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The Advocate is deeply saddened by the passing of prior editor Christopher Harvey, QC, due to COVID. Chris was a legend of the BC bar and a mentor to many. We remind everyone that the pandemic may be over, but the endemic is still very much with us. Our hearts are broken.
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Join us for our "Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination" workshop, starting September 7th! In this 4-session workshop, we will focus on optimizing our work and personal time, overcoming procrastination, and getting unstuck. hubs.li/Q01kZJk50 #lawyers #workshop
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The theme for #MentalHealthWeek this year was #empathy. Shelina Neallani will be our guest on Instagram Live at 3pm today discussing the unique perspective of dispute resolution professionals on empathy, #MentalHealth, favourite #wellbeing practices and her role at @LAP_BC
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Next up in our FREE lawyer wellness series is Introverts and Extroverts: Navigating the Transition Back from COVID Restrictions. Join us and @LAP_BC for this interactive panel discussion on finding your new “normal.” Register here: bit.ly/3sspKcC
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Welcome to Day 1 of our Well-Being Week! Today, we're going to explore the well-being dimensions - it's very important that we nourish each of these dimensions so that we can holistically take care of ourselves: hubs.li/Q019mb-P0
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It’s Day 2 of the Well-Being Week! Today, we’re going to learn to practice mindfulness to boost our well-being and performance. Give at least one of these practices a try and take note of your feelings and emotions: hubs.li/Q019prJV0 #wellbeing #mindfulness #mentalhealth
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Feeling stressed? Take a break from the realities of your current or future profession by watching a movie about it! We compiled a list of 11 law-related movies that we recommend for lawyers and law students to watch. View the list: bit.ly/3DJv5jY
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As provinces and territories lift pandemic restrictions such as mask mandates and vaccine passport programs, it's important to know when to seek mental health advice from a professional hubs.li/Q015M8Ss0 #covid19 #pandemicrestrictions #lawyerwellbeing #mentalhealth
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Join this four-session workshop and learn what you can do with your law degree. More info and register here: hubs.li/Q013C_y00 #lawdegree #LAPBC #lawyerwellbeing
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Congrats to the amazing @shannonnsalter on her appointment as the next Deputy Attorney General for BC. We'll all miss Richard Fyfe, QC, but Shannon is a great next DAG!
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