Wellness – Law Society of Alberta

This competency requires a lawyer to maintain awareness of his or her mental and physical health and wellness and identify ways to maintain a healthy practice. Looking for information regarding COVID-19? Visit our COVID-19 Updates or FAQ.

Resource	Summary
Assist	The mission of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society is to provide confidential help to lawyers, law students and their immediate families with personal issues.
CPD Tips: Wellness	Wellness is vital to daily living and a key component of competency, as we cannot be competent and help others if we are not well.
Fostering a Healthy Workplace for the LGBTQ Community	Lawyers, law firms, and law societies seeking to create a culture of inclusion and to support LGBTQ colleagues, staff, or clients, may find these tips helpful
Get a Practice Plus-One	If you practice on your own, you may also have noticed how hard it is to take a vacation or just step back from the details of practice for a while.
Preparing for Parental Leave	Preparing for maternity or parental leave may be a cause of stress and anxiety for both lawyers and law firms.