MEETINGS & EVENTS
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FLA is dedicated to being a valued resource to the Florida legal community and will be there throughout and after this difficult time. Stay safe.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED SUPPORT SESSIONS ARE AVAILABE TO THE ENTIRE FLORIDA LEGAL COMMUNITY…
Stress Management and Wellness Support Groups - FOR ALL FL Lawyers, Law Students, and Paralegals
These free, online, lunch hour groups are offered weekly.
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Group participants can enhance personal wellness and seek solutions for a wide range of concerns – stressful features of legal practice, family, finance, personal health, and any other matters affecting our lives and professions.
These gatherings offer solutions to many common problems, and discussions are conducted in a collegial, supportive, and confidential* manner.
Topic: Stress Relief for Lawyers FREE
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Please know that we will all continue to be available to you through the FLA switchboard (just follow the prompts and enter an extension number), or on our cellphones. Dawn 305-753-2181; John 573-239-4728.
Most importantly, we just want everyone to stay safe and not experience any additional stress during these uncertain times. We are here to support you and will be available anytime you may need us. Please do not hesitate to call at any time!
FLA LAWYER/LAW STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
For Meeting Info and Contact Persons, Please Contact FLA
at (954) 566-9040 or (800) 282-8981
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SUBSTANCE USE
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
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Key West Group Available upon Request
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FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
(Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis)
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CAREER COUNSELING
David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free career counseling program for lawyers via computer or telephone from the privacy of your home or office.
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The meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at noon.
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To log on, go to http://global.gotomeeting.com/join/684399861. If the participant is using a telephone, call 213-493-0614. The access code is 684-399-861. The audio PIN will be shown after joining the meeting. The meeting ID is 694-399-861.
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Among those who may benefit from participating are:
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Lawyers who are or should be exploring a career or employment change;
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Recent law graduates unsure of the next opportunity;
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Lawyers returning to the practice after an absence of time;
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Older partners or judges searching for their “encore” career;
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Lawyers unable to practice at this time;
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Disenchanted lawyers unsure of alternative career options.
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