Psychological care for lawyers:
Coping with stress and emotional exhaustion
Practicing law involves much more than legal knowledge. It involves making complex decisions, assuming constant responsibilities, and dealing with highly emotionally demanding situations.
Pressure to deliver results, tight deadlines, workload, dealing with clients in emotional crisis, or constant exposure to conflict can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.
If you're a lawyer and feel like you're struggling to disconnect, or that burnout is affecting your well-being or your professional performance, I offer a psychological support program specializing in the specifics of legal practice.
We'll work together to identify what's causing your discomfort, develop effective emotional regulation strategies, and help you regain the balance you need to practice your profession with greater serenity and mental clarity.
Resources and collaborations on mental health in the legal profession
Contributor to Legal Today
Publications on the professional practice of law and its impact on the emotional well-being of legal professionals.
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The Corner of Legal Psychology – Óscar León's Blog
Specialized articles on advocacy and psychological well-being. Read contributions.
Presentation at the Seville Bar Association: Stress in Practice: How to Identify and Manage It Effectively
Presentation given at the Seville Bar Association. Watch the video.
Article in Legal Whispers: Mental Health and the Legal Profession
Reflection on the emotional impact of legal practice and the importance of highlighting psychological distress in the profession. Read article
Profile on X (Twitter): @migfergal
Reflections, resources, and current events on mental health and legal practice. Visit profile
Interviews and podcasts
Interview with the Spanish Association of Family Lawyers:
A discussion on psychological well-being in family law, the emotional impact of practice, and the importance of taking care of ourselves from the beginning of the relationship with the client.
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Interview on Tecnoabogado: Mental health in the legal profession, Part I.
A conversation about the emotional challenges of practicing law. Listen on Spotify
Tecnoabogado Interview: Stress, Self-Care, Anxiety, and Depression, Part II.
Reflection on the impact of professional practice on the mental health of lawyers. Listen on Spotify
"We're in Terrible" Podcast: Mental Health and Advocacy
A clear and informative approach to the psychological impact of legal practice. Listen on iVoox