6885-1 Lawyers, Stress and Substance Abuse: Recognition and Management

Price: $ 119.00 (USD)

You will receive 1.5 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.

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Course Description

Dr. Schouten, who is both a physician and a lawyer, discusses stress and burnout in the law profession. He examines the sources and symptoms of stress and burnout as well as more serious conditions that may be related to stress. The discussion includes methods that both individuals and organizations can take to reduce stress, and treatment options for conditions such as depression, panic attacks, and substance abuse and dependence.

Course Outline

Lawyers and Stress: Recognition and Management
    I. Introduction
    II. Overview: Mental Health Issues
        A. Prevalence of Mental Disorders
        B. Substance Abuse, Depression & Anxiety
    III. Recognizing Stress & Burnout
        A. What is Stress?
        B. Everyday Stress
        C. Pathological Stress
        D. Burnout
        E. Medical Conditions with Stress or Burnout Symptoms
    IV. Causes of Stress & Burnout
        A. Life Events & Overwork
        B. Dual Career Family Issues
        C. Adult Development Stages
        D. Midlife Crisis
        E. Organizational Development Cycle
        F. Other Work-Related Factors
        G. Legal Career Choices
        H. Person/Environment Job Fit
    V. Clinical Aspects of Stress & Burnout
        A. Anxiety Disorders
        B. Treating Anxiety Disorders
        C. Mood Disorders: Major Depression & Bipolar Disorder
        D. Other Types of Depression
        E. Treating Mood Disorders
        F. Substance Abuse & Dependence: Prevalence Among Attorneys
        G. Dependence v. Abuse
        H. Recognizing Dependence & Abuse
        I. Treating Substance Abuse & Dependence
    VI. Controlling Stress in Law Practice
        A. Changing Firm Culture
        B. Additional Stress Control Measures
        C. Getting Help & Information
    VII. Questions & Answers
    AfterWords

More Information

Language	English
Course Length	1.45 hours
Duration of Access	for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits	1.5
Instructor	R. Schouten
Vendor	Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.)
Course Certification	CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience	intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included	computer with Internet access

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