Wellness in family law – reflective practice

Annmarie Carvalho (Carvalho Mediation & Therapy) and Lauren Guy (Family Law Partners) discuss the issues in wellness in family law.

• • How do we take care of ourselves?
  • What do we pick up from clients?
  • What is reflective practice?
  • What are the risks and ethical issues you need to be aware of?
  • How does the Bar and the judiciary approach the issue of wellness?

Presentation

Audio

Further reading

• Wellbeing at the Bar
• Family chief tells lawyers: ‘The justice system won’t collapse – you will’ – Law Society Gazette
• LawCare – factsheet on vicarious trauma

Useful Links

• Wellness for Law UK
• BACP – Therapist search
• Resolution 1-2-1 Mentoring Scheme