Harnessing the Power of Stress; Developing Grit and a Growth Mindset

Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of Mental Health and Wellness CLE credit.

This one-hour session sponsored by The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Education Subcommittee will cover the following topics:

1. How stress impacts lawyers:
• The 13 psychosocial factors for a healthy workplace and what happens when they don’t exist.
• The impact of mental health struggles on client relationships.
• The difference between “stress” and “burnout.”
• Ethical ramifications of working with clients while under acute or chronic stress.

2. Introduction to and defining “grit” and “growth mindset.”

3. How developing grit and growth mindset can enhance well-being and success.

4. Eustress v. Distress: Stress as an enhancer vs stress as a debilitator and how mindset makes a difference.

5. Specific science-based tools to improve your mindset and well-being on short term and long term basis.

6. When to seek help, where to get help, and the resources available from The Florida Bar.