Articles tagged with 'MOLAP' | The Missouri Bar

The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program will undergo an evaluation through the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs from May 22-25, 2023. This evaluation process is recommended for lawyer assistance programs to further g...

The Missouri Bar Foundation Board of Trustees approved five grants – totaling $34,000 to help legal entities provide expanded civic education resources, lawyer wellbeing opportunities, statewide training for Legal Aid programs, and a handbook for sen...

by Anne Chambers, LCSW, MOLAP director There aren’t many articles addressing borderline personality disorder in litigation. Borderline personality is complicated to treat and poorly understood. Individuals with this condition experience strong emotio...

by Raven Ballard, PLPCWith the holiday season wrapped up, many of us are working toward getting back into the swing of routines and balance. While there’s no doubt the holidays are a stressful time of the year, it’s important to remember that managin...

Reaching out for support is a sign of strength and hope. As you prepare for the bar exam, remember MOLAP is here to help! 

The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program recently hired Raven Ballard, M. Ed., PLPC, as a clinician and well-being coordinator. Though Ballard is new to the position, she has a history of working at The Missouri Bar. Learn more about Ballard below, a...

by MOLAP Director Anne Chambers, LCSW Many of us reconsider our relationship with alcohol or other substances at some point. Reasons vary and are highly personal, such as making health changes, focusing on fitness, being sick and tired of feeling sic...

The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a free, professional, confidential counseling program for members of the Missouri Bar, their families, and law students in Missouri. Through a variety of free services, MOLAP helps individuals overcome pers...

A recent survey regarding judges and mental health titled “Summary of Stress and Resilience in the US Judiciary” was published in 2020 in the Journal of the American Lawyer. Authors included David Swenson, PhD; Joan Bibelhausen, JD; Bree Buchanan, MS...

Missouri Bar members are invited to attend QPR training Nov. 21, 2022, and Dec. 9, 13, 15, or 28, 2022. The training is free and is approved for up to 1.6 hours of MCLE credit, including ethics.What is QPR training?Lawyers often encounter people in e...

Lawyers from across the state gathered Friday, Nov. 4, in Jefferson City for the 2022 Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference. The annual event is an opportunity for continued education, collaboration, and celebration – all centered around lawyer wel...

The Missouri Bar Lawyers’ Assistance Program has announced the recipients of its annual James T. Britt, Warren Welliver, and Dorothy Kaiser awards. The winners will be recognized at the 22nd Annual Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference on Friday, N...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.Suicide and depression are sadly not rare among lawyers. A recent American Bar Association survey of lawyers and staff at firms found 1 in 5 of the respondents had contemplated suicide at one point duri...

Missouri Bar members are invited to attend QPR training Sept. 26, 29, or 30, 2022. There are two sessions available each day. The training is free and is approved for up to 1.6 hours of MCLE credit, including ethics.What is QPR training?Lawyers often...

The Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is a free, professional, confidential counseling program for members of the Missouri Bar, their families, and law students in Missouri. Through a variety of free services, MOLAP helps individuals overcome pers...

988.  That’s the new number those in a suicide-related crisis can call to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While the traditional 800-273-8255 number will still function as it did before, the shorted 988 offers a quicker connection opti...

Chairs of The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee presented to the Board of Governors during its May 13, 2022, meeting in Jefferson City.  Athena Dickson, Whitney Dunn, and Erica Mynarich, shared about the special committee’s work ov...

Summer doesn't necessarily mean a break from stress and other mental health concerns.MOLAP Director Anne Chambers, LCSW, is available to Saint Louis University law students for virtual office hours throughout the summer and will return to scheduled h...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to remember that self-care is vital in one’s overall wellness. Anne Chambers, director of the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program at The Missouri Bar, seeks to help legal professionals resolve personal a...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on well-being in the legal profession. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be over...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on well-being in the legal profession. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be over...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on well-being in the legal profession. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be over...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on well-being in the legal profession. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be over...

The Missouri Bar, through our Lawyers Living Well Special Committee, has been working diligently to develop programs and resources for Missouri lawyers that facilitate our wellness, as well as that of those who surround us. Those of us who are strugg...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on well-being in the legal profession. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be over...

This May 2-6, as part of Well-Being Week in Law, The Missouri Bar’s Lawyers Living Well Special Committee will provide resources to help Missouri lawyers focus on their own wellness. It’s no secret that the practice of law can be overwhelming, and me...

Wanting to embrace new technology at work, but not sure how to start implementing changes? As many in the legal profession know, it’s not always easy to adapt to new technology and programs. Software implementations quickly fall flat if users do not ...

If you would like to present on a topic at this year’s hybrid Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference, here is your chance to pitch a presentation proposal.  The conference will be a hybrid event,  with options for virtual or in-person attendance on ...

Fordham Law School Adjunct Professor Jordana Confino and Yale Law School Professor Yair Listokin are seeking law school faculty to join a research study evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on law school classrooms and learning e...

By Anne ChambersBeing in a relationship is important to many of us. An estimated 40 million people use online dating services, and there are more than 2 million marriages per year in America.Ups and downs in relationships are natural, with money rank...