“When your job is to deal with people and their problems, the risk of burning out is high. Think doctors, nurses, social workers—and lawyers. Lawyers deal with people in the aftermath of some of the worst times in their lives: divorce, a custody battle, a personal injury claim, criminal defense … the list goes on and on.”
Secondary trauma is when you absorb the trauma of those you are helping. Read this excellent article shared by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of The Florida Bar Health & Wellness Committee to learn nine ways to beat burnout. #HealthWellnessADR #mindfulness
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