The Dakota County Law Library currently offers one monthly Continuing Legal Education session via Microsoft Teams. The Teams presentation will require you to pre-register. If you are interested in attending the session, please contact the law library at least 24 hours ahead of the program. We cannot guarantee that you will receive a response to your email if it is received after that time frame.
If you are interested in attending future CLEs, please indicate this as well and your name will be placed on a list to receive monthly notifications about upcoming CLEs.
If you only contact the law library asking for information to attend a specific CLE, you will not be placed on the email notification list.
Upcoming session
Ethically Enhancing Workplace Well-being with Self-Compassion, Gratitude and Joy
Thursday, April 16 , noon-1 p.m.
Presentation overview
Self-compassion means showing yourself the same kindness, care and support you would show a friend in need. Gratitude means appreciating what you have rather than longing for what you don't have. Joy is a state of mind and heart that at its core is about celebrating the connection between ourselves and others. Although self-compassion, gratitude and joy have distinct qualities and practices, they are intertwined in a beautiful way that can shift how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. They can improve stress management skills, deepen professional relationship, and enhance compliance with various ethical rules, including competence, diligence and communication.
This presentation addresses the foundation of each practice, how to apply them to our personal and professional lives as attorneys, and the scientific benefits of doing so. There are also opportunities for written reflection exercises and two brief guided meditations throughout to illustrate the value of these practices.
Presenter bio
Patty Devoy holds the position of Client Services Director at Lawyer's Concerned for Lawyers and earned her law degree from Hamline University. In addition to her JD, Devoy has a Health & Well-Being Certificate from Arizona State University & Mayo Clinic and is a Certified Mindful Health & Wellness Coach and a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher.
If interested, you can register through Microsoft Teams. If you have any questions, please contact the Law Library at 651-438-8080 or email lawlibrarymain@co.dakota.mn.us