Tame The Shame: Why Self-Compassion Is A Law Student’s Secret Weapon

The practice of law is a helping profession; people often entering it with a desire to help others and alleviate their pain. While this exemplifies compassion flowing outward to other people, the inward flowing compassion is often derided as antithetical to being a strong, competent, successful attorney. What if the opposite were true? There is a strong emerging body of research that focuses on the idea of self-compassion as a tool to increase emotional resilience, which can mitigate stress and burnout. Join us to learn strategies to protect yourself from the demands and stressors of law school, particularly during these trying times.