Knowledge and resources

Why seeking help, setting boundaries, and prioritising wellbeing is so difficult

What if, in order to *really* change things in family law, we started at the beginning and not at the end? What if family law firms routinely selected trainees with social work, sociology and psychology degrees as well as those with law degrees?

An inclusive workplace culture can ensure employees with disabilities can thrive, contribute their talents, and achieve their full potential

Understanding what annoys or upsets us in other people can give us the power to make adjustments, to work on ourselves, and to adapt

Mental Health Awareness Week is a time when we are supposed to take notice of our own and others’ mental health. Isn’t it better to think about it every week?

An important part of the service we offer clients should be timely consideration of what happens if the current process breaks down

As a member of Resolution’s Wellbeing Committee, I never truly thought my own health could be at risk. But in our line of work we simply cannot afford to be complacent about the pressures we face

“What makes you qualified to work with people in professions that you know nothing or little about?” I was faced with this challenging question recently; it is the type of question I welcome because it opens an opportunity for discussion.

Our forum seeks to connect up initiatives driving change in wellbeing, family needs and education, and holistic ways of working

With stress and wellbeing issues reaching frightening levels in the profession, we must acknowledge our fears and vulnerability if we are to make crucial and lasting changes

In the first of a series of perspectives on lawyer (and client) wellbeing, Louisa Whitney of LKW Family Mediation reflects on the rise of the concept and how it works in practice

Welcome to our new column on the psychology of family practice with therapist, Annmarie Carvalho, former family law solicitor and mediator.

Family practitioners face the combination of a highly stressful job and highly stressed clients. An awareness of trauma – and vicarious trauma – can help manage cases and reduce the personal burden

 Resolution’s new Wellbeing Committee has been set up to help change the over-stressful atmosphere too many young practitioners can experience

… or the case for supervision in family law

I was first attracted to this workshop by the line-up of speakers. It was hosted by Gillian Bishop (FLIP) along with Juliet Harvey (National Chair, Resolution), Claire Molyneux (Mills & Reeves), Annmarie Carvalho (The Carvalho Consultancy) and Elizabeth Rimmer (CEO LawCare).