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Mind matters

Mind Matters webinars

Following the huge success of the ‘Eat Sleep Move’ series of webinars,  the Wellbeing Committee has launched its new ‘Mind Matters’ series of webinars, beginning with 'Barrister Burnout', by Professor Gordon Parker AO.

Vicarious Trauma with Robyn Bradey

Do you run cases with traumatising evidence and finish a trial overwhelmed with emotions or notice changes in your mood? Do specific cases linger in your thoughts long after working on them? Do you find it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

Dealing with Bullying or Incivility in the Law with Dr Dawn D’Amico

Dr D'Amico is a regular keynote speaker at conferences for the Bar and Judiciary all over the world. She has recently published her book 'Trauma and Wellbeing Among Legal Professionals' which is a culmination of her research into wellbeing among legal professionals in Canada, the US, New Zealand, the UK and Australia. It includes a chapter on incivility, bullying and sexual harassment.

A Brain for Life: How to Optimise Brain Health Through Lifestyle with Dr Nicola Gates

On Thursday 8 September 2022, the Wellbeing Committee hosted the next instalment in its Mind Matters series of webinars, presented by Dr Nicola Gates, a leading clinical neuropsychologist.

Vicarious trauma: are your cases traumatising you?

Join the Wellbeing Committee for a seminar on identifying, mitigating and managing vicarious trauma to be presented by Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker, DPP Sally Dowling SC and Esther Lawson.

Barrister Burnout

Are you exhausted? Unable to feel for others or for life's pleasures? Having difficulty concentrating and taking in what you read? You may have burnout. Join the Wellbeing Committee for a Q&A session with Professor Parker.