Presenter:
Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, PhD, RTC, MTC, Well-being Coordinator in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan and a Faculty member and Researcher in the College of Education.
Description:
The Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support Community Legal Assistance Society BC – SHARP and Stand Informed Legal Advice Services: Well-Being and Trauma-Responsive Practice in Law: Building a Human Curriculum for Lawyers.
This session explores the intersection of trauma, mental health, and legal practice. Drawing on the National Study on the Psychological Health of Legal Professionals in Canada (2022-2024), and experiences from legal education, Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk highlights the urgent need for systemic and individual strategies to support lawyer well-being. Judy’s work emphasizes the power of humans to help humans heal and that thriving in the legal profession requires recognizing trauma’s impact, embracing self-care as an ethical duty, and fostering compassionate, sustainable workplaces. Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, PhD, RTC, MTC, is the Well-being Coordinator in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan and a Faculty member and Researcher in the College of Education.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit, including 0.5 hours for professional responsibility and ethics, with the Law Society of BC.
Date and time:
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t-s9ZvuDTbSsFd9v0rgkjA