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The Impact of Trauma on Clients, the Legal Process, and You

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Categories:
Trauma |  Self-Care |  Well-Being Credit |  Training for Lawyers
Faculty:
Rebecca L. Mathews, PhD, LCMHCS, LPC-S |  Lisa Mathews, JD, MBA
Duration:
1 hour and 32 minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 1 year(s) after purchase.
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Description

Summary

Trauma, or the psychological response to stressors that is beyond one’s ability to cope, is a part of most clients’ lives and can interfere with their ability to understand concepts, retain information, and process experiences. This can significantly impact a lawyer’s ability to effectively communicate and advocate for clients. In this training, we will explore

  • trauma causes and responses.
  • the impact on the forward movement of a legal case when the client is having trauma responses.
  • the trauma exposure lawyers experience.
  • strategies that can increase effectiveness when working with a client who experiences traumatic responses.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this training, lawyers will be able to

  1. Define trauma and identify its causes.
  2. Understand the impact of trauma on clients and lawyers.
  3. Identify how legal professionals may be exposed to trauma and its effects.
  4. Select strategies that align with the rules of professional conduct that can be used to mitigate the effects of trauma in the legal relationship.

Credits

Virginia - MCLE

This course offers 1.5 regular credit(s), 0 ethics credits, and 1.5 well-being credit(s).

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, New Jersey, New York, and North Dakota - Reciprocity States

Attorneys in these states may be able to receive CLE credit for this course through reciprocity as this course has been approved for 1.5 regular and 1.5 Well-Being MCLE credit(s) in Virginia.

Arizona, Connecticut, New Hampshire - Self-reporting states

This course may be eligible for CLE credit in states that allow for self-certification for attorneys who have verified that this course would qualify under your state's rules. 

Other states - Approval

This course may also be eligible for CLE credit in states that approve courses on an exception basis. 

Handouts

The Impact of Trauma - Handout (885.7 KB) Available after Purchase

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