Mental Health in the Legal Profession

"Law firms need to ensure the mental wellbeing of their lawyers and staff"

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According to The Law Society Gazette, the Legal profession is seeing a huge impact on the workplace since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The crisis has disrupted the workplace like nothing before. 

“As has been well documented, stress, depression, and anxiety, costs businesses almost 70 million days off sick, and UK employers £26 billion every year through lost working days, staff turnover and lower productivity according to the Centre for Mental Health. Simply put, law firms cannot afford to not care right now…”

This article highlights the reason the Legal Profession is in great need for Mental Health, Mental Resilience and Positive Mindset support in the workplace.

The qualities such as high achievers, high grades, drive, attention to detail and resilience mean that law firm workforces are potentially at greater risk of burn-out, susceptibility to mental illness and feeling overwhelmed.  

Progressive , modern, people focused Law Firms need to take Mental Wellbeing in their staff seriously and invest in helping support the entire team especially at this particular time. 

We have worked with one such Law Firm in the Northeast of England Muckle LLP and you can read below about the recent mental resilience workshops we delivered and the feedback from the team.

Read the full Law Society Gazette article here.

Muckle LLP Case Study

ABOUT MUCKLE LLP

“Muckle LLP, a highly successful Commercial Law Firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne. From our home here in the wonderful North East of England we have built a national reputation.  Not only for providing the best advice and service we possibly can, but also for doing it with a personality, enthusiasm and attitude that’s very much our own”

 

“Absolutely brilliant, I’ve really struggled and to listen to someone like yourself from where you have been and where you are now is amazing. I have never attended one of your talks, moving forward I definitely will be, I think today has really helped me a lot especially being on my own during all this and receiving this information has made me look different at things. Thank you so much, you are a very inspirational Man. I definitely won’t be unsubscribing I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and taking some brilliant tips and techniques away with me today.”
Senior Business Assistant
“Absolutely brilliant and such a helpful reminder of how big a part mindset plays and how we can change and influence how we think about things. Thank you.”
Partner
“An excellent session with what appear to be "easy wins". We are all guilty of neglecting our mental health and sometimes need a nudge to take stock. The session has done exactly that. The tips can easily be slotted into your daily routine.”
Associate Solicitor
“I thought the session was really helpful, simple, easy to digest and very relevant. I am currently doing a mindset course in my personal time so some of the exercises I am familiar with but I thought they were communicated really effectively. A great mix of talking, presentation, videos and exercises. Really enjoyed the session, thank you.”
Manager
“Really inspirational, will try 5,4,3,2,1 and breathing!”
Director
“Really excellent. Thank you John. Powerful, helpful and thought provoking.”
Partner
“A fantastic session which has gave me some much-needed inspiration before properly returning to a normal working life. Thank you so much!”
Solicitor Apprentice
“Great manageable chunks of relatable information. Delivery was warming and personable. Shame it was just an hour!”
Partner
“Some very powerful messages and key take-aways. The videos were great, inspirational. Straightforward, practical tips, thank you! I already receive the blog which I enjoy.”
Partner
Excellent. Useful, practical tips to have a more positive mindset for the longer goals.”
Solicitor
“John excellent. I will take quite a number of your techniques away and will start on them straight away!”
Manager
“Lovely session and great to hear from John again-I have heard you speak previously but it was good to hear more and especially how you had coped over the past 12 months.”
Partner
“Very helpful, thank you. Some very good tips to build into daily life.”
Partner
“An enjoyable and engaging talk. Some new strategies and techniques I hadn't heard of, and some which I have, but important to bring our attention back to how important these are. Changed my mindset for the day/week from fed up and grumpy, to positive and proactive.”
Trainee Solicitor
“I really love how the explanation of only changing little things in my mindset is the main way to be become happier over time. It isn't something massive but only small. Fantastic thanks very much.”
Operations Assistant
“Fantastic session, very informative and inspirational. The whole session was full of tips for us all to have a happier outlook. We all need a John in our lives!”
PA
“This session was extremely helpful to me. I have personally gone through a very difficult time (coronavirus aside) but your tips and advice has made me feel that I can have a better outlook and approach to my situation going forward. I intend to practice the tips from today and hopefully my mindset will improve.”
Solicitor
“Great, very helpful and interesting. Some great tips for day-to-day mental resilience that we can all use in our everyday lives.”
Solicitor
“Great session, I really enjoyed it, some great tips from a an inspiring speak. The Derek Redmond video made me cry!”
Partner
“Very inspiring as expected, loved the Find your Why bit. powerful stuff. Already get your weekly blog – thanks.”
Associate SolicitorCEO
“Great session, very informative and positive. The perfect pick up on a Tuesday afternoon! Love the aspect about mindfulness.”
Solicitor
“Very helpful with great examples, thanks.”
Partner
“Really informative and helpful session, having missed the previous one. Thank you so much John! Best wishes.”
PA
“How you think is how you feel - so true but it's really hard to change. I loved the Derek Redmond video - when you don't give up, you can't change - love this. Thanks for the session.”
Director
“The session was very helpful and outlines some brilliant techniques and was very inspirational, thank you.”
Trainee Solicitor
“Really inspirational - always useful tips to remain positive. I already receive the blogs, which are always really useful.”
HR Assistant
“Enjoyable and helpful.”
Partner
“Emotional! but some helpful tips.”
Solicitor
“Uplifting and motivating.”
Partner
“I found the session really insightful and it’s given me a lot to think about.”
PA
“Really helpful tips that I will definitely be trying. Will be buying a gratitude journal!”
Trainee Solicitor
“Some really helpful tips that I can use in my everyday life and some great and inspirational stories. I have heard John speak before and really find his sessions fantastic. I already subscribe to the blog.”
Solicitor
“You made me cry but thank you!”
Lawyer
“I found it really useful with some helpful ideas as to how to be happier and more productive. Thank you.”
Lawyer
“Interesting observations and inspiring stories.”
Solicitor
“Really interesting, eye opening for me that your feelings are directly impacted by your thoughts, so when you're feeling a certain way, check what you're thinking.”
Solicitor
“It was really thought provoking. Simple techniques to use every day. And Derek Redmond makes me cry every time I see it!!”
Partner
“Really enjoyed the session and the techniques described. Will definitely take plenty of these forward!”
Solicitor
“Interesting and timely. Some useful techniques. Thank you.”
Senior Associate
“Today's session was really helpful on how to change your mindset slightly to make a difference. It's shown you don't have to make a drastic change to be more positive.”
HR Assistant
“Interesting aspects - the parts on gratitude were the most interesting and the science behind it.”
Partner
“Very inspirational, informative and kept interest. Great techniques.”
PA
“Really enjoyed todays sessions was very inspirational. I liked in particular the mindfulness exercises which I will definitely use. Thank you.”
PA
“Some useful tools to use daily.”
PA
“Great session.”
Solicitor
“Very inspiring and I got lots of tips to help me.”
Manager
“Good session and an opportunity to pick up some good tips.”
Partner
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Jason Wainwright, Managing Partner, Muckle LLP said…

“Thank you so much for the Emerging from Covid online Masterclass. It was absolutely brilliant and such a helpful reminder of how big a part mindset plays and how we can change and influence how we think about things. It’s the best feedback we have ever had to an outside speaker and was greatly appreciated by everyone, Thank you again”

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What did our 'Emerging From Covid' Session Cover for Muckle LLP?

Online Mental Resilience 1 Hour Masterclass

This online Masterclass is specifically designed to help people deal with the stress induced by Covid 19 and how to emerge from it with a more positive growth mindset.

The mind is the most powerful entity in the world, and it can control how we respond to situations we experience. This Masterclass demonstrates how we can change the way we process negative situations. 

 

Two people experiencing the same negative situation can respond in totally different ways. The one with the positive mindset will thrive while the one with a negative mindset will potentially dive into a spiral of despair. 

Masterclass Content.

Online 1 Hour Masterclass for up to 100 people

  1. John’s inspirational story.
  2. Study of a Motivational Speaker with an amazing story of self-belief.
  3. Evidence of Optimism.
  4. Evidence of Positive Self Talk.
  5. Incredible story of adversity driving success.
  6. A practical exercise demonstrating the power of Mindful awareness.
  7. Understanding the benefits of Positive Thinking.
  8. Mindfulness Practical Exercise.
  9. A study of an incredible Olympic story of perseverance.

If you're interested in this Mental Resilience for Law Firms Masterclass, please complete this quick form...

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We have 3 Emerging from Covid Masterclasses, here’s what’s involved…

3 Mental Resilience 1 Hour Masterclasses

"Emerging from Covid"

These online or face to face Masterclasses are specifically designed to help people deal with the stress induced by Covid 19 and how to emerge from it with a more positive growth mindset.

The mind is the most powerful entity in the world, and it can control how we respond to situations we experience. This Masterclass demonstrates how we can change the way we process negative situations. 

Two people experiencing the same negative situation can respond in totally different ways. The one with the positive mindset will thrive while the one with a negative mindset will potentially dive into a spiral of despair. 

Emerging from Covid

MASTERCLASS 1

Mental Resilience Success Strategies

Masterclass Content...

  1. Discover the positive impact of Gratitude.
  2. Learn how resilience leads to better physical and mental health.
  3. Discover how to beat procrastination and gain motivation.
  4. Learn a powerful Mindfulness observation technique.
  5. Discover how Mindful breathing can de-stress you.
  6. Understand how your mindset determines your future.
  7. Discover the connection between your thoughts and feelings.
  8. Be inspired by an amazing story of Olympic perseverance.

Online Masterclasses for up to 100 people

Emerging from Covid

MASTERCLASS 2

Mental Resilience Success Strategies

Masterclass Content...

  1. Discover the amazing power of your mind.
  2. Understand stress and learn how to reduce it.
  3. Discover the five key pillars of Mental Resilience.
  4. Understand and practice the power of Visualisation.
  5. Learn how to relax the body completely.
  6. Discover how to bounce back quickly from setbacks.
  7. Learn how to create a new Belief System.
  8. Be inspired by an amazing story of endurance.

Online Masterclasses for up to 100 people

Emerging from Covid

MASTERCLASS 3

Mental Resilience Success Strategies

Masterclass Content...

  1. Learn a powerful confidence technique.
  2. Discover how to find something positive in every negative.
  3. Learn how to visualise future success – Vision Board.
  4. Discover how to sleep more effectively.
  5. Understand the benefits of a positive mindset.
  6. Learn how to change your Inner Voice to change your life.
  7. Discover how your Reticular Activating System can help you.
  8. Be inspired by a powerful story of unbelievable courage.

Online Masterclasses for up to 100 people

JD Mindcoach “Emerging From COVID” Mental Resilience Masterclasses for Law Firms could protect your practice, its fee earners and key staff.

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A selection of Law Firm Clients that John has worked with…

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