LAPBC - Lawyers Assistance Program of BC

The legal profession can be intense. If you have been looking for grounded, realistic ways to support your well-being, this session is for you.

In the Mindfulness Discussion Panel, three lawyers will share personal experiences and practical insights on how mindfulness can be incorporated into everyday legal practice and life, and how it can help manage stress and support balance.

🗓️ June 11 | 11am to 12pm PST
👤 Speaker includes Jeff Naylor (LAPBC Lawyer Counsellor)

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Many high-achieving people quietly carry the fear of being “found out.” If you’ve ever thought, “Everyone knows what they’re doing except me,” you’re not alone.

Leen Hamdi's latest blog explores imposter syndrome and what it can look like in real life, including the pressure to overwork, the urge to procrastinate, and the habit of dismissing accomplishments even when there's evidence you've earned them.

The shift isn’t about “getting rid” of these feelings overnight. It’s about working with them through self-acceptance, grounding strategies, and reconnecting with your “sparkling moments.”

Read the full blog here: https://www.lapbc.com/blog/working-with-imposter-syndrome-and-not-against-it

🗓️ Join our upcoming Mindfulness Discussion Panel on June 11 in association with Law(yer) Strong and Alberta Lawyers'​ Assistance Society.

Curious how mindfulness can support you in the realities of legal practice? Sign up for a panel conversation where three lawyers share how mindfulness has helped them in their legal careers and personal lives, including practical ways it can support wellbeing, balance, and managing pressure in the profession.

Featuring Jeff Naylor, Lawyer Counsellor from LAPBC, as one of the speakers.

Register here: https://t9017086152.p.clickup-attachments.com/t9017086152/f0864fa1-7d0a-442c-a893-10985ebd824c/Webinar-%20June%2011%20(1).pdf?view=open

Mental Health Week (May 4 to 10) is a reminder that connection matters. In a profession that can be high-pressure and isolating, supporting lawyers’ mental health is not optional, it is essential. When we check in with one another, make space for honest conversations, and reduce stigma, we strengthen our workplaces, our families, and our communities.

This week, LAPBC encourages you to come together in small, meaningful ways:
• Reach out to a colleague you have not spoken to in a while
• Take a real break (and protect it)
• Ask, “How are you, really?” and listen

Because support and connection strengthen mental health, and none of us has to carry it alone.

Learn more about Mental Health Week: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/

We're pleased to announce that Dawn Kuehn has been named the recipient of the 2026 LAPBC Lawyer Helping Lawyer Award.

Dawn has practiced family law as a sole practitioner in Kelowna, B.C. since 2008. A graduate of the University of Victoria (2003), she was called to the British Columbia bar in 2005. She has been a dedicated member of LAPBC since 2003 and served on its Board of Directors from 2018 to 2025

Beyond her legal work, Dawn has made a meaningful impact in the community as a trauma-informed coach and as Chair of the Canadian Board of the internationally recognized SHE RECOVERS Foundation, with registered charities in both Canada and the US, serving more than 300,000 women worldwide-and approximately 13,000 community members including 2,500 in Canada-who are in or seeking recovery from substance use, mental health challenges, and related life experiences. Dawn co-leads SHE RECOVERS Support for Legal Professionals, a peer-focused, online community of over 300 women across North America and beyond. Dawn also facilitates monthly in person She Recovers Foundation Sharing Circles Kelowna

Dawn will be formally recognized at the CBABC Bench and Bar Dinner on May 26, 2026.

Congratulations, Dawn, on this well-deserved recognition!

After many years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Derek LaCroix as Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia. Please read the full blog on our website: https://www.lapbc.com/blog/celebrating-the-outstanding-contributions-of-derek-lacroix

Thinking about life after law? Join our 3-session interactive workshop, “Lawyers Progressing Toward Retirement,” hosted by Shari R. Pearlman and Marv Stern. Connect with peers, explore your next steps, and earn 3.75 CPD credits. Sessions run Wednesdays, May 6-20. Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/lawyers-progressing-toward-retirement-2026

Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Join “Life After Loss: Understanding the Grieving Process,” a confidential online workshop hosted by Michael Kahn and Michael Lederman. Connect with others, learn about healthy grieving, and earn 9 CPD credits. Sessions run every Monday from May 4 to June 15. Register now: https://info.lapbc.com/life-after-loss-understanding-the-grieving-process-2026

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you seek greater clarity in managing competing demands and establishing self-sustaining practices? Join Shari R. Pearlman's "Boundary Building" workshop on April 29 to learn how to identify your values and limits, and create healthy boundaries for more productive, comfortable, and rewarding work and home lives. RSVP now: https://info.lapbc.com/boundary-building-2026

🚀 Ready to boost productivity and take control of your time? Our Time Management Workshop will teach you how to optimize your schedule, set boundaries, and achieve more. Sign up today: https://info.lapbc.com/time-management-and-overcoming-procrastination-2026