Law Institute of Victoria Health and Wellbeing Series

Published 11 Mar 2011, 10:12 am, by Valerie Wong

Law Institute of Victoria Health and Wellbeing series.

See http://www.liv.asn.au/whatsoncalendar to register

The series covers three crucial topics relevant to the health of lawyers.

The profession has introduced a number of initiatives focusing on raising awareness and information. This series aims to go beyond that and focuses solely on prevention and intervention.

Session 1: Fitness & Nutrition – Wednesday, 13 April, 12.30–2pm

Presenter: Kathleen McCormack, personal trainer 

When you understand the importance of fitness and nutrition in your life, you will understand how crucial lifestyle changes can make for a longer and healthier life.

Balancing a busy work life with proper fitness and nutrition makes for a healthier lifestyle as well as a better quality of life.

Correct fitness and nutrition helps to:

• build and maintain a healthy weight, healthy bones, muscles, organs and joints; and

• promote psychological well-being

 

Session 2: Understanding and Preventing Depression – Wednesday, 10 August, 12.30–2pm

Presenter: Dr Craig Hassed, general practitioner

Low mood? Feeling blue? Emotionally down? These are negative emotions we can all relate to at some point in our lives.

Learning about depression is important as it is a common problem among the general population and of extreme prominence in the legal profession.

Understanding about depression helps an individual to:

• cope with, and manage, low mood and depression; and

• apply practical techniques to challenge and manage negative thoughts.

 

Session 3: Managing Stress & Anxiety – Wednesday 12 October, 12.30–2pm

Presenter: Dr. Qusai Hussain, clinical forensic psychologist

Anxiety in some situations is not only normal but useful in helping avoid danger and solve everyday problems. Stress is also a normal part of life that can help us learn and grow if channelled effectively.

Learn to:

• understand the ways in which anxiety and stress impact upon our lives;

• understand how stress and anxiety impact performance;

• identify stressors and distinctive responses to anxiety; and

• manage high-stress situations.