LAPBC - Lawyers Assistance Program of BC

LAPBC - Lawyers Assistance Program of BC The Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C.

provides peer support & referral services for alcohol & drug, depression, anxiety, and other issues, to members of the legal community.

LAPBC's workshop, "Self-Compassion," starts next week on September 24!Through conversation, reflection, and practical ex...
09/17/2026

LAPBC's workshop, "Self-Compassion," starts next week on September 24!

Through conversation, reflection, and practical experimentation, discover what happens when you relate to yourself with the same wisdom and understanding you might offer a respected colleague. Open to all members of the legal community. Secure your spot: https://info.lapbc.com/self-compassion-2026

Neurodiversity is part of our legal community, and it's time we talk about it. Join Chelsea Bergeron, Erin Peters, and C...
09/15/2026

Neurodiversity is part of our legal community, and it's time we talk about it.

Join Chelsea Bergeron, Erin Peters, and Claire Marchant for "Brains at Work: Neurodiversity in the Legal Community," a three-part workshop series exploring how neurodivergent experiences shape well-being, workplace culture, and professional success in legal practice.

Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or want to better support colleagues who are, this series offers practical strategies for inclusion, communication, and sustainable performance.

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesdays, Oct 7, 14 & 21

Register here: https://info.lapbc.com/brains-at-work-neurodiversity-in-the-legal-community-2026

Join us on September 29 for an engaging webinar exploring the connection between civility, professional relationships, a...
09/08/2026

Join us on September 29 for an engaging webinar exploring the connection between civility, professional relationships, and well-being in the legal profession. Participants will learn how respectful communication can reduce stress, support resilience, and enhance professional effectiveness, as well as practical strategies for fostering civility and promoting personal and professional well-being in the legal community.

Register here: https://info.lapbc.com/thriving-through-civility-enhancing-well-being-in-legal-practice-2026

Join LAPBC's workshop, "Self-Compassion," running every Thursday from September 24 to October 15!Self-compassion is not ...
09/03/2026

Join LAPBC's workshop, "Self-Compassion," running every Thursday from September 24 to October 15!

Self-compassion is not taught in law school, but perhaps it should be. Growing evidence suggests that self-compassion is associated with better decision-making, stronger relationships, increased resilience, and longer, more sustainable careers. Join your peers in a lightly facilitated exploration of self-compassion in legal practice. Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/self-compassion-2026

LAPBC's workshop, "Navigating Pressure – Managing Emotions for Legal Professionals," is happening next week from Septemb...
09/01/2026

LAPBC's workshop, "Navigating Pressure – Managing Emotions for Legal Professionals," is happening next week from September 8 to 22!

This practical workshop will explore emotional regulation strategies to help lawyers and legal staff identify and manage emotions, manage stress, and make more thoughtful, effective decisions. Secure your spot: https://info.lapbc.com/managing-emotions-for-legal-professionals-2026

Join Michael Lederman and Michael Kahn for Well-Being Media Mondays with the Michaels, a twice-monthly drop-in conversat...
08/31/2026

Join Michael Lederman and Michael Kahn for Well-Being Media Mondays with the Michaels, a twice-monthly drop-in conversation where media becomes a springboard for reflection and connection with your peers.

In September, we're exploring two themes:
πŸ—“οΈ September 14 – Value of Connection: The #1 Predictor of Health, Happiness & Longevity
πŸ—“οΈ September 28 – Gratitude

Before each session, you'll watch, listen to, or read a short piece of media, then come together for a thoughtful conversation about what it means for well-being and legal practice. No prep pressure, no right answers, just fresh perspectives and good company.

Register here: https://info.lapbc.com/well-being-media-mondays-with-the-michaels

Happy New Year? At LAPBC, we think so. πŸ‚ September isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the pe...
08/25/2026

Happy New Year? At LAPBC, we think so. πŸ‚

September isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the person you want to be and choosing, with intention, how to show up this fall.

This fall, we're offering programming designed with that in mind: a workshop on managing emotions for legal professionals, a self-compassion support group, our new drop-in Well-Being Media Mondays, and more. Explore what's ahead and find what fits you.

Read Claire Marchant's blog on why the end of August might be the most meaningful new year of all: https://www.lapbc.com/blog/happy-new-year

Does September feel more like a fresh start than January to you? You're not alone. As summer winds down and routines ret...
08/21/2026

Does September feel more like a fresh start than January to you? You're not alone. As summer winds down and routines return, many of us feel that pull between looking back and gathering ourselves for what's next.

Transitions are hard, and in legal practice, they often happen without much acknowledgment. Instead of resolutions, what if we made gentler commitments this fall? What do I want to make space for? How do I want work to feel this season? What boundaries serve me?

This fall, LAPBC is offering workshops designed to support you through the transition: managing emotions for legal professionals, a self-compassion support group, our new drop-in Well-Being Media Mondays, and more. We'd love to have you join us.

Claire Marchant explores why September invites recalibration, not reinvention, in her latest blog: https://www.lapbc.com/blog/happy-new-year

Join LAPBC's workshop, "Navigating Pressure – Managing Emotions for Legal Professionals," from September 8 to 22! Legal ...
08/18/2026

Join LAPBC's workshop, "Navigating Pressure – Managing Emotions for Legal Professionals," from September 8 to 22!

Legal professionals routinely work in high-pressure environments that can challenge emotional resilience and decision-making. This practical workshop will explore emotional regulation strategies to help lawyers and legal staff identify and manage emotions, manage stress, and make more thoughtful, effective decisions. Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/managing-emotions-for-legal-professionals-2026

Ever catch yourself cross-examining your own feelings? πŸ§ βš–οΈ Lawyers are trained to weigh evidence, consider alternative e...
07/16/2026

Ever catch yourself cross-examining your own feelings? πŸ§ βš–οΈ Lawyers are trained to weigh evidence, consider alternative explanations, and question conclusions. But when it comes to recognizing workplace harm, those same skills can work against us.

In her latest blog, Claire Marchant explores how "your lawyer brain" might be keeping you from trusting your own experience, and why your feelings deserve a place in the evidence, even before you've built an airtight case.

πŸ‘‰ Read more: https://www.lapbc.com/blog/your-lawyer-brain-widening-what-counts-as-evidence

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415/1080 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B2T4

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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