January 27: The Practice of Cognitive Kindness for Improved Performance in the New Year

Empathy and understanding of others are critical to any engagement between opposing parties — particularly in the practice of law. Our ability to think critically (not just about our own perceptions, intentions, and motivations, but about those of others) is a powerful tool and an immensely valuable resource. And critical thinking increases productivity reduces conflict and improves overall wellbeing when used strategically through the practice of Cognitive Kindness.
Join lawyer-turned-psychotherapist Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW at 11 a.m. CST Thursday, Jan 27 for a new Smokeball webinar, "The Practice of Cognitive Kindness for Improved Performance in the New Year." It is designed to be eligible for CLE credit* across jurisdictions.
In addition to 1.0 CLE Credit (pending approval) you’ll learn:

• How lawyers are a vulnerable population.
• What Cognitive Kindness is and how it plays an important role in lawyer mental health and performance.
• How to identify anxiety in lawyers (with symptoms and behavioral examples).
• How to identify depression in lawyers (with symptoms and behavioral examples).
• The ethical implications of unmanaged anxiety and depression in lawyers.
• Tools and techniques to cultivate Cognitive Kindness to help oneself and others.

The new year is the perfect time to revisit your own understanding of your relationships, both within your firm's staff and with your clients. This webinar is designed to give you the tools and perspective for a successful journey down the path of Cognitive Kindness.
Title:

The Practice of Cognitive Kindness for Improved Performance in the New Year
Date/Time:
Thursday, January 27, 2022
11 a.m. CST
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinare!
Speaker:

Chelsy Castro

Chelsy Castro JD, MA, MSW, LCSW, is CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC), a firm specializing in lawyer well-being. An attorney turned psychotherapist and career strategist, Chelsy counsels individuals and the organizations they work for on how to achieve their goals in healthy and productive ways. Chelsy’s publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-pressure professions.
After practicing law as a multilingual attorney in the field of international regulatory compliance, Chelsy later earned her clinical degree at the University of Chicago and shifted her focus to lawyer well-being. Prior to launching CJPC, Chelsy designed, developed, and managed clinical programs for the legal profession, and provided evidence-based psychotherapy and training for lawyers, judges, and law students.
Credit:
1.0 CLE Credit will be earned by attendees who viewed this event for 50+ minutes in Illinois, Texas and Florida; pending approval in the jurisdiction of California; there will be additional CLE certification.
By:
Smokeball

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