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Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: May 8, 2025 | Course length: 1.0 hour
Taking a leave of absence can be a critical part of recognizing signs of addiction or illness, accessing support, coping with loss and preventing or treating mental health issues or substance use in difficult circumstances, including managing a serious illness for oneself or a loved one and coping with loss and grief.
This program provides vital information on :
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (5 MINUTES)
Using Personal Leave to Maximize Wellness and Minimize Substance Use – An Analysis of the Benefits of the New Rule 18 and Other Resources for Coping with Grief and Loss (60 MINUTES)
The death of a loved one, and the associated feelings of grief and loss, can exacerbate aspects of the practice of law and the legal profession that create the way lawyers are particularly vulnerable and thus at greater risk of chemical and mental health disorders. This session discusses how adjusting one’s professional commitments by taking a leave of absence can be a critical part of recognizing signs of addiction or illness, accessing support, coping with loss and preventing or treating mental health issues or substance use in difficult circumstances including managing a serious illness for oneself or a loved one and coping with loss and grief.
– Kierst Finsand, Joan M. Bibelhausen & Sarah Soucie Eyberg
$65
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Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 1.0 mental health/substance use credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 1.0 credit.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
