Knowledge and resources

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).

For those hesitant about returning to the office, now is the perfect time to consider flexibility or a change in your way of working.

The famous fable as you know it, but where both reach the finishing line together, in their own way.

LawCare has released findings showing legal professionals at high risk of burnout, with 69% having experienced mental ill-health, and one in five bullied, harassed or discriminated against at work.

Cultural and systemic change are needed in family dispute resolution workplaces if we are to tackle the wellbeing crisis.

The recently launched Resolution ‘Wellbeing in Family Law Report’ makes sobering, if not unsurprising, reading.

• 89% of respondents have experienced negative wellbeing because of their work.

• 26% of respondents are currently considering leaving the profession due to concerns over wellbeing.