ReelTime CLE

06/20/2022

We need more empathy—especially for people who battle depression. This insightful article takes a real deep dive into what someone with depression goes through. https://bit.ly/3tDsEMd

Depression doesn’t always manifest itself as melancholy; it may show up as anger or dementia. Here, 5 older people share their depression experiences.

06/19/2022

Because of isolation, there has been a significant increase in students needing mental health services. The following article states, “...only 56% of public schools moderately or strongly agreed that they are prepared to effectively provide adequate mental health services to all students in need…” Read more here: https://fxn.ws/3mSigMG

Among U.S. public schools surveyed, 70% say they have seen an increase in the number of students seeking mental health treatment since COVID-19 began.

06/17/2022

Persistent thoughts and memories are one example of a mental health challenge. Read the following article to discover other early warning signs of mental fatigue and stress. https://bit.ly/3kVOp4W

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. O...

06/17/2022

Many mental health providers don’t accept insurance because insurance usually won’t compensate them sufficiently. However, the people who need it the most are the ones who likely can’t afford to pay out of pocket. This may only worsen the current mental health crisis. For more information about this massive issue, read the following article. https://bit.ly/3MWXFl1

The stress of COVID fractured a system that was already cracked

06/16/2022

A lack of sleep can intensify mental conditions such as depression and anxiety. Read the following article to learn how sleeping is a prerequisite for mental health. https://bit.ly/3NXOj9J

How practitioners, firms and family can help.

06/15/2022

On this episode of the Thriving Lawyers Podcast, Michael Kahn has a thought-provoking interview with Shailini Jandial George, Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School. https://bit.ly/39psiSf

Welcome to "The Thriving Lawyers Podcast, brought to you by ReelTime Creative Learning Experiences and the Thriving Lawyers Collective! Join us each week for candid, but ultimately inspiring conversation with lawyers from around the U.S. and Canada (and maybe points beyond) who have found ways to tr...

06/15/2022

During the pandemic, lawyers have been forced to make challenging decisions from the same table they eat dinner on. Our seminar, Is It Over Yet, dramatizes it so we can see the effect it has had on us. https://bit.ly/3sqx87Y

In this scene from “Is it Over Yet?” -- Competence is More than What You Think (Especially NOW), Robinson & Van Allen's managing partner, Oscar, and IT Direc...

06/14/2022

Virtual meetings may mean one person is in their kitchen while another is driving their kids to school. Our newest seminar, Is It Over Yet, examines the challenges we face amidst a pandemic and how to overcome them. https://zcu.io/sF47

06/13/2022

A Lightbulb Moment from a ReelTime CLE Seminar: “If you try to continue to play by the normal “rules” with someone who isn’t, you’ve probably already lost. You need to find another (ethical) way to deal with the gamesmanship.”

06/10/2022

Despite the pandemic, some states have taken direct and immediate action to resolve some of the mental health issues that surfaced. This article explains how programs evolved from the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/09/2022

On this episode of the Thriving Lawyers Podcast, Michael Kahn has a discussion with J. Kim Wright. She has a unique and humane approach to practicing the law. https://zcu.io/cKwF

Welcome to "The Thriving Lawyers Podcast, brought to you by ReelTime Creative Learning Experiences and the Thriving Lawyers Collective! Join us each week for candid, but ultimately inspiring conversation with lawyers from around the U.S. and Canada (and maybe points beyond) who have found ways to tr...

06/08/2022

Lightbulb Moment: “I ask myself if I want to win the war or win the battle...clients want to win each battle and react, I try to persuade them to be in control when confronted with someone pushing their buttons, helps you win the war.”