Grief is a normal part of life, but when it hits, it affects all individuals differently.
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Barristers inherently face very specific challenges on a daily basis. If you need some help click on support to find contact details and advice on seeking support.
The professional lives of clerks and chambers’ staff include many potential stressors. If you don’t know how to broach an issue, want advice on your options.
These resources have been designed specifically for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
Resources
Guidance on how to introduce wellbeing policies and initiatives and on tackling a wellbeing issue in chambers.
Examples of successful wellbeing initiatives adopted by chambers, Specialist Bar Associations and the Inns of Court.
Support
Who to talk to, how to get help in coping with the pressures and demands of life at the Bar.
Who to talk to and how to get help, resources are for clerks and staff themselves.
Support for students and pupils
Who to talk to and how to get help for those who have completed their BPTC and for pupils up to tenancy.
The confidential 24/7 helpline with access to counselling for barristers, pupils, clerks and chambers’ staff.
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Grief is a normal part of life, but when it hits, it affects all individuals differently.
“I can’t cope with how much work I have to do now”
When you are overwhelmed by all of your responsibilities as a barrister and feel out of control of the situation.
Sleep appears to have some key physiological and psychological purposes. Primarily, sleep allows our bodies and minds recovery time.
Rumination is the act of turning a thought, option or idea over and over in your mind.
When you have made an error or judgement call and don’t know what to do.
“Self-harm is often understood to be a physical response to an emotional pain of some kind, and can be very addictive”