Webinar for Paralegals: VJLAP Services That Can Help You!
Tue, December 5, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Presented by:
Barbara Mardigian, LPC
Clinical Director
Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
Moderated by:
Lynne C. Seay, VARP
Fredericksburg Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
1 hour NALA CLE
(non-substantive)
Come learn about one of the hidden assets supporting those who work in the legal profession. While VJLAP stands for Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, their substance abuse and mental health support services help anyone in the legal community, including paralegals, office staff, law students, and their families at no cost. Whether you know someone in your office who is struggling or seeking help for yourself, VJLAP is there to help. Attend this webinar to learn more about how they can help and add a valuable tool to your professional (and personal) toolbox.
Who Should Attend: Any paralegal, legal assistant, law firm administrator, or law office staff. Free to VTLA members!
Topics at a Glance:
- Barriers in asking for help
- Early Intervention Benefits
- How Stress Affects the Brain
- High Level v. Low-Level tolerance for emotions
- Signs and symptoms of Vicarious Trauma
- Mental and Emotional Risks of managing other’s problems
- Avoiding Burnout
- Individual and Organizational Well-being
Free to any VTLA member!
If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.
Registration fee for employees of Legal Aid, a Public Defender program, or local, state or federal government agency is one-half the standard fee. Call VTLA to register.
Connection link will be included in your registration confirmation email.
CLE Certificate and Materials:
Webinar materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the webinar.
Zoom webinar link will be included in your confirmation email.
WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee (if any). Thank you for your understanding.