The Lawyer Mind: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Habits That Fuel Stress and BurnoutSKU: SA3300
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Live Webinar
October
14
Wed 10/14/2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Eastern Time (EDT)
DescriptionThis CLE course explores the hidden mental habits that contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout in the legal profession. Participants will examine how cognitive patterns—often reinforced through legal training and professional culture—can shape day-to-day experience in ways that undermine well-being and performance. The course emphasizes practical, evidence-informed tools for recognizing and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns in order to build a more sustainable and fulfilling legal career. Through guided discussion and applied exercises, participants will learn to identify common cognitive distortions that affect lawyers, including perfectionism, catastrophizing, imposter syndrome, and chronic self-criticism. The course also introduces strategies for interrupting these patterns and cultivating greater psychological flexibility, resilience, and emotional balance. Finally, the course situates lawyer well-being within the broader context of professional competence and ethical responsibility, highlighting the connection between mental health, effective client service, and obligations to the legal profession. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Lecturer BioKaren MunozKaren Munoz is a seasoned plaintiff’s attorney, wellness educator, and the founder of Roaring Grace, a legal wellness consultancy dedicated to helping lawyers thrive. After nearly two decades practicing trauma-informed law, Karen is now pursuing a master’s in psychology with a focus on integrating mindfulness, resilience, and emotional intelligence into the legal field. Through her work as a speaker, yoga teacher, and educator, she brings a unique perspective on what it means to be both a strong advocate and a healthy human being in the legal world. |
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