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The Silent Toll: Recognizing and Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Vicarious Trauma in Law

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60 minutes
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Date Published

May 17, 2025

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Los Angeles County Bar Association

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Summary

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Objectives:

  • Discuss the signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress and vicarious trauma and its impact on an attorney’s competence;
  • Explore the areas of practice where attorneys are most prone to vicarious trauma and PTSD;
  • Explain what trauma-informed lawyering is and how to integrate this compassionate approach into your practice; and
  • Gain insights from a family law attorney and former law enforcement officer as they share their personal experiences and effective strategies for managing PTSD and vicarious trauma.

 

SPEAKERS:
Lita Abella, JD, BCC, ACC
Ronald F. Brot, Esq.

 

SWOD-26094

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