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The Partner in Crisis: The Role of Counseling Psychology
Although law firms often create conditions that lead to severe stress in their people, traditional responses, such as “It’s a personal problem, not the firm’s” or do-it-yourself “interventions,” can make things worse.
In this article, Lisa M. Walker Johnson, a counseling psychologist with more than 30 years experience working with lawyers and their law firms, outlines the strategies and basic rules for success in helping a partner in crisis.
Why Small and Midsize Law Firms are Especially Vulnerable to Mental Health Issues
What would you do if you suspected that one of your colleagues was chronically depressed or was abusing alcohol or drugs?
Unfortunately, most small and midsize law firms can't answer this question.
Some don't even want to think about it.
Recession, Depression, and the Legal Profession
Challenging economic times elevate the mental health risks for law firms. Law firms should take highly effective preventive measures to promote a personally supportive workplace in a way that helps the firm and its people to manage the stress.
This is the most frequently read posts in the Worldview Archives, with more than 25,000 views since it was first published in 2009.
