Law is consistently identified as 'the unhappiest profession,' with high rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide. Mindfulness can help a person address these issues by providing a non-judgmental tool to increase focus and find balance. Mindfulness is a skill everyone already possesses, available to us in every moment. It allows us to be fully present, aware of where we are, and avoid overly reactive behaviors. Specific to the practice of law, mindfulness can aid our reactions to “overwhelmed” responses, which can be the leading cause of burnout. Come join your community for an interactive session on mindfulness. 

Recorded at the 2022 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference. Please note the opinions shared during the programs represent the views of the speakers and not of AALL.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Every law librarian, at any point in their career, and in every type of library can benefit from learning about mindfulness.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Participants will learn the myths and realities of a consistent Mindfulness Meditation Practice.
2. Participants will learn how to start a mindfulness program for their constituents.
3. Participants will experience a live guided mindfulness meditation.

SPEAKERS:

• Wendy Maines, Thomson Reuters

COORDINATOR/MODERATOR/SPEAKER:

• Heather Simmons, Alexander Campbell King Law Library, University of Georgia School of Law

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Marketing + Outreach