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Practising Well

Working in the law can be incredibly rewarding….. and incredibly stressful. Issues such as long hours, complex cases, demanding schedules, challenging clients, and other pressures specific to particular practice areas can all give rise to wellbeing challenges. As kaitiaki of the profession, the Law Society has assembled a collection of services, training opportunities, and other resources to support you in your wellbeing journey. Click on the buttons below to learn more.  

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As you travel on your personal wellbeing journey, you may find the following two frameworks helpful: 

  • The Mental Health Foundation’s Five Ways to Wellbeing – research indicates that building these five actions into our day-to-day lives can be incredibly helpful for enhancing wellbeing.  
  • The Māori wellbeing model of  Te Whare Tapa Whā – using the analogy of a wharenui (meeting house) and its four walls and foundation, this model emphasises the importance of maintaining balance across multiple dimensions of wellbeing.