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vicarious trauma (can it affect civility?)
by faye freeman-smith
tuesday, march 14, 2023 - noon​

This is an in-person event only

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[1 hour professional responsibility - Civility - cle credit pending approval]

Trauma is inherent to the work of lawyers. Vicarious trauma and stress are the normal by-products of the profession. Especially for lawyers working in family court and the public sector. As a result, many lawyers have experienced feelings of threats to personal safety, physical or mental health issues or even have developed non- healthy coping mechanisms, choosing to relieve stress through food or substances. Failure to address the causes and symptoms of vicarious trauma can lead to negative outcomes in a person’s life. One particular outcome may include a negative world view which can affect the ability to remain civil when interacting with others. A 2017 report from the ABA National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being concluded that to be a good lawyer, one has to be a healthy lawyer. Recognizing that vicarious trauma exists, and that lawyers and judicial employees need to heal from the effects of experiencing traumatic events in courtrooms, with clients and correctional facilities is a crucial step in the process of ensuring resiliency, integrity and civility at the workplace. This presentation will guide you through neuroscience to discover how to address and vicarious trauma reducing the effect on civility.

Program Schedule
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Tuesday, April 18

11:30 a.m. - In-Person Check-in Begins
11.55 a.m. - Bar Announcements
12:00 - 
1:00 - Program

Second Pres Church - Bloomington

Registration and Location

The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

This Tuesday, April 18 program will be held in-person the Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL.
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All registered participants will receive emailed materials by the Monday before the program.

Walk-in's are welcome, however if you aren't registered prior to the event, there may not be planned food for you.

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​Financial Hardship Policy:  The Bar Association of McLean County will waive the cost of the meeting and luncheon to anyone showing need thereof by direct application to the President of the Association. Please contact MCBA President, Katy Kraft at:  kmkraft@kwklawyers.com , if financial assistance is needed
Executive Committee 
President                            
​Kathleen Kraft

2nd VP
Judge Pablo Eves

Secretary
Nargis Khokhar
1st VP
​Nathan B. Hinch

Immediate Past President
Julia Davis

Treasurer
Calli Farrell
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John L. Pratt
Brendan Bukalski
Michael Butts
​Dean Davis


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