Professional Wellbeing Hub

Law Society Skillnet LogoLaw Society Skillnet in collaboration with Law Society Psychological Services presents this complimentary series of training activities from expert speakers for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Law Firms and Legal Services Support Staff.

 

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Course content

Unlocking Wellness Together Series

This series explores topics on improving physical health and mental well-being. It includes our ‘Awareness Talks’ which focus on a variety of important mental health topics such as Anxiety Awareness and Depression Awareness.

Mark Scully of Braver Coaching & Consulting, discusses with, Mary Duffy of Law Society Psychological Services his journey as a neurodivergent and how organisations can become more neuro-inclusive for the benefit of all employees.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

This training delivered by Stephen Kelly, Managing Director of Ability Focus, recorded in December 2023, aims to educate participants around core aspects of disability and disability related issues, thus giving participants greater confidence when engaging work colleagues and service users with disabilities.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Sophie White is an engaging and talented author in conversation with Antoinette Moriarty Psychotherapist. In this talk Sophie provides a fascinating insight into living with an enduring mental health condition (Bi-Polar Disorder) and of successfully managing her drug and alcohol addiction, while parenting her young family and thriving professionally. These are complex issues that can arise in the personal and/or professional lives of our viewers, and we are thankful to Sophie for her openness and her generosity in sharing her experiences with us.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Dr Sharon Lambert talks to Blindboy about vicarious trauma, secondary trauma, stress, burnout and what you can do about it. This is essential trauma awareness training for all solicitors. This course incorporates the discussion first seen at the Business of Wellbeing Summit in 2020.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Alastair Campbell discusses with the late Attracta O'Regan the causes, signs and coping strategies for living with depression.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Caroline Foran, on increasing solicitors’ awareness of causes, signs and coping strategies for stress and anxiety.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Níall Ó Murchu takes you through a Wim Hof Method breathing class.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Wim Hof practitioner, Níall Ó Murchu, in conversation with Trish Howard, psychotherapist.

CPD hours: 0.5 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

Law Society Skillnet Wellbeing Summit Series

This series contains the past recordings of our annual Law Society Skillnet Wellbeing Summit webinars. Every year the summit covers new topics in the area of wellbeing within the legal profession.

The summit, recorded during the live webinar in October 2024, discusses legal culture and preventing burnout. Expert speakers will explore key areas of discussion such as,

  • introduction to Burnout;

  • perspectives on preventing burnout from sports and exercise psychology and positive health sciences;

  • organisational approach to burnout; and

  • how technology can help to reduce symptoms of burnout.

CPD hours: 2.5 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The summit, recorded during the live webinar in October 2023, discusses how to build community and belonging in the legal profession. Expert speakers will explore key areas of discussion such as,

  • the role of leadership in building community and creating a more human legal profession where people can feel they belong and bring their true selves to work;

  • peer support programmes; and

  • diversity and inclusion and access to justice.

CPD hours: 2.5 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The summit, recorded during the live webinar in October 2022, discusses dignity at work and how it can be applied in small, medium and large sized firms, in Ireland. It also offers evidence on how a dignity at work culture can lead to thriving employees, and, therefore, a thriving business.

CPD hours: 2.5 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The summit, recorded during the live webinar in September 2021, looks at how small, medium and large-sized firms in Ireland can ensure authentic and integrated wellbeing in the workplace. It offers evidence on how positive workplace culture can lead to thriving employees, and, therefore, a thriving business.

CPD hours: 2.5 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The High Impact Professional Series

This series contains five courses designed to help you excel in your career with purpose, productivity, and resilience. The series will explore key strategies for building a psychologically safe work environment, building successful habits and how to build impactful ways of working that enhance rather than diminish personal wellbeing.

The first course in this series, recorded during a live webinar in April 2023, will discusse whether high-impact professionals are built through psychological safety. This webinar was recorded on Ibec’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day and addresses the current workplace wellbeing challenges facing legal professionals. The panel also discusses how psychologically safe work environments can support dignity at work, prevent burnout, build high-impact teams and foster positive work and client relationships, as well as the key personal and professional wellbeing supports that are available throughout each stage of the legal life cycle. Speakers and panel include Katie da Gama, Coaching for Lawyers, Keelin Deasy, Law Society Psychological Services, Mary Duffy, Law Society Psychological Services, Eadine Hickey, leadership development professional and Executive Coach

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The second course in this series, recorded during a live webinar in September 2023, will discuss key organisational factors and workplace dynamics for building high impact workplaces. Speakers and panel include: Jeanne Kelly (Chair), Partner, Browne Jacobson, Michelle Ni Longáin, Partner, Byrne Wallace LLP and past Law Society President, George Artley, Bar Issues Commission Project Lawyer, International Bar Association UK, Jessica Lee, Senior Business Psychologist, Seven Psychology at Work

The key areas of discussion are:

  • workplace culture;

  • understanding psychosocial risks;

  • ingredients for organisational success; and

  • adapting to the evolving needs of the profession.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The third course in this series, recorded during a live webinar in December 2023, will delve into habits and strategies to support high impact performance. Speakers include Teri Kelly, Law Society Director of Representation and Member Services, Anne Marie Kennedy, BA (Hons), MSc, RYT, SIIPA, M.Ps.S., MBPsS, Aoife McNickle BL, Jason Murphy, Centrus Group Board and Chair of the Group Operating Committee.

The key areas of discussion are:

  • the psychology of habit formation;

  • importance of routine and healthy habits to enhance individual and team performance; and

  • how habits influence legal workplace culture.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

In the fourth course in this series, recorded during a live webinar in July 2024, our speakers will discuss trauma informed lawyering and working with complex and vulnerable clients.

The key areas of discussion are:

  • managing the emotional demands of complex legal cases;

  • balancing client expectations; and

  • addressing vicarious trauma.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The fifth course in this series, recorded during a live webinar in November 2024, will share insights on the value of connection for professionals to build impactful ways of working that enhance rather than diminish personal wellbeing. Speakers and panel include: Margaret Dorgan, Executive Coach & Communications Specialist, Maggie Mulpeter, Retired Solicitor, Relationship & Parent Mentor, public speaker, and group facilitator, Steven McCann is Founder & Director of MCG Consulting, Mick Price is a Group Analytic Psychotherapist, Training Analyst and Supervisor accredited with I.G.A.S./I.C.P.

The key areas of discussion are:

  • fostering meaningful relationships;

  • managing stress in high-demand periods; and

  • building a deeper understanding of common addictive patterns and building healthy coping mechanisms.

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning)

The Culture First Series

This series focuses on what an effective lawyer looks and what we are doing as a legal community to create a healthy professional environment.

The aim of this panel discussion, recorded in September 2023 at the Law Society of Ireland Psychological Services Festival, was to launch an expanded Law Society Psychological Services. The panel discussion will explore what an effective lawyer looks like in this changing professional landscape, how leadership impacts teams, what cultural transformation looks like and what we are doing as a legal community to create a healthy professional environment.

Panel: Patrick Boland, Managing Director & Executive Coach, Conexus Consulting Ltd., Sara Carnegie, Legal Director, International Bar Association, Kate Colleary, Director & Founder of Pembroke Privacy and IAPP Country Leader for Ireland, Ronnie Neville, Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran 

CPD hours: 1 professional development and solicitor wellbeing (by eLearning) 

Important notes for attendees

  • Solicitors should ensure they keep an accurate record of all CPD undertaken in each CPD cycle, as a solicitor must provide a completed CPD record card and verifying proofs if subject to audit by the CPD Scheme Unit.

  • This course is available from date of registration to 31 December 2025. You should download any course materials you require before this date as you cannot access the course after 31 December 2025.

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