Mindfulness in the Legal Profession with UWO Law Professor Thomas Telfer

On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with University of Western Ontario Law Professor Thomas Telfer about:

· His personal struggles with burnout & depression

· His experience seeking help

· Where to seek help if needed

· Impact of COVID-19 on lawyers mental health

· How he began teaching mindfulness for credit at UWO law

· Defining mindfulness & provides a guided meditation

If you are an Ontario lawyer looking for any type of support or help please head to the LSO member assistance site at: https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/member-assistance-program-(1)

As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca
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