Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law

Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law

by Colin James
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 13/03/2025

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This book integrates research on the causes, responses and protective strategies for vicarious trauma that are recognised in a range of human services and argues their relevance to the legal profession.


Examining related conditions that are common among lawyers - including burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma stress – the text reveals how lawyers’ vulnerability to trauma is aggravated by stigma against mental health concerns in workplaces with poor leadership, weak supervision, and an adversarial “law-as-business” approach. The author proposes adaptions to legal education and practice management to help lawyers cope with stress and trauma, use their work experiences to improve their self-awareness, maintain their wellbeing, and ultimately to thrive in their work. Rich in evidence-based practices, strategies and tools, this book serves to help individuals, workplaces and law schools become trauma-informed.


An indispensable guide for lawyers, law firm managers and supervisors, as well as legal educators and students seeking to enhance their resilience, self-awareness and wellbeing in readiness for legal practice.

ISBN:
9781040313992
9781040313992
Category:
Law
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-03-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Colin James

COLIN JAMES is a leadership educator, coach and speaker with over 35 years’ experience.

In 2020, he was the recipient of the Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year award from the Australian Speakers Association.

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