What Are You Watching Wednesday Free BHBA OnDemand CLE FAQs
Following the feedback we received after launching our latest member benefit “free access to 25 hours of CLE from Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) OnDemand CLE,” please note the following FAQs:
- Do I have to be a member of BHBA to access my free 25 hours of CLE?
No, you do not have to be a member of BHBA.
As a Lawyers’ Mutual member, 25 hours of BHBA OnDemand CLE are available at no additional cost to you. Simply fill out the fields on the registration form here to access: https://bhba.org/lawyersmutual
- The BHBA OnDemand registration form asks for my Client ID.
How do I find my Lawyers’ Mutual Client ID?
Your Lawyers’ Mutual Client ID is found in your policy documents on page three.
If you need assistance finding your Client ID, email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com with your State Bar Number or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280
- Do my login credentials with BHBA OnDemand have to be the same as my Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials?
It is up to you! Since you are creating your own BHBA OnDemand account, use whichever email address and password you would like associated with that account. Your BHBA login credentials do not need to match your Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials. Your Lawyers’ Mutual login credentials remain unchanged.
- Can I attend live CLE seminars hosted by BHBA?
Signing up for live CLE seminars requires a BHBA membership. However, these live seminars are recorded and later uploaded to BHBA OnDemand. As a Lawyers’ Mutual member, you will have access to these seminar recordings once they are available on BHBA OnDemand.
Register for free 25 hours of BHBA OnDemand CLE here:
Please email mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com or call (818) 565-5512 ext. 280 for any questions.
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Must Read Monday Tips for Maintaining Well-Being
Mental well-being plays an essential role in your day-to-day life and taking time to check in on your mental fitness is just as important as checking in on your physical health.
Here are five simple suggestions that may help you maintain and improve your mental fitness:
- Keep a routine.
Sticking to a daily routine can help preserve your well-being. Keep it simple at first and slowly grow this routine into a positive experience. Maintaining this new practice will help lift your mood by reducing stress that may arise with an unorganized schedule.
- Get a good night’s rest.
Incorporate a proper sleeping pattern into your daily routine. A good night’s sleep can help improve your brain performance, concentration, decision making and improve the overall outlook of the coming day.
- Spend time outside.
Heading outside can help support an active and healthy lifestyle. Take a relaxing break and feel nurtured by nature by taking quick periodic walks to the park or around the block during your break time.
- Stay connected with friends and family.
Social connections help improve your well-being. Friends and family provide support and comfort during good times and the challenging times. Strong relationships with loved ones boosts our sense of belonging and reduces anxiety.
- Practice positivity and gratitude.
Take five minutes out of your day to write a list of what you are grateful for. Reflect on these and check in on yourself throughout the day. Practice positive self-talk, be encouraging and gentle to yourself and you will be amazed at how much better you feel.
For more resources on well-being in the legal profession, click on the links below:
The State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) helps attorneys struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, or personal and career concerns.
Phone: Toll-free 877-LAP 4 HELP
The Other Bar supports recovery from substance abuse and alcohol in the legal profession.
Phone: 800-222-0767
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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Must Read Monday Finding Your Work-Life Balance
As we continue into Mental Health Awareness Month, you may want to take the time to step back and evaluate the link between your overall well-being and work-life balance as a lawyer.
Cultivating a healthy work-life balance is a journey.
Here are some suggested steps you may want to implement into your routine towards achieving work-life balance:
- Make time for yourself: In your calendar, set aside time for family, friends, hobbies, and other fun activities. Effective time management will help you get the most out of each day.
- Set boundaries to yourself: Have your working hours set and follow them. Start and end each day at the same time.
- Take care of yourself: Get a good night’s rest and see how different the day feels. Move around and take a walk during your lunch break.
Here are resources for legal professionals that promote how to achieve proper work-life balance:
- California Lawyers Association Health and Wellness Committee
- American Bar Association Wellness, Mindfulness, Work-life Balance
The key to achieving work-life balance is up to you. Make a commitment to better yourself and keep working toward your personal goals.
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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What Are You Watching Wednesday Exclusive Wellness CLE
As we continue to participate in Well-Being Week in Law, Lawyers’ Mutual is delighted to introduce a wellness CLE where attorney Ryan Griffith talks about his personal story of depression and the long road towards recovery.
Whatever your state of mind and situation is, we believe that you will find great value in hearing Ryan’s story when you watch “Depression and Anxiety: The Personal Story of a Lawyer’s Journey.”
Click here to log in and access this exclusive Wellness CLE to complement Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL).
Check out free webinars tomorrow focused on social well-being:
Host: Institute for Well-Being in Law
Title: Building Friendship & Belonging
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Host: California Lawyers Association
Seminar: Making Professional Relationships More Human and Less Transactional
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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Must Read Monday Kickoff Well-Being Week in Law
Lawyers’ Mutual will be sharing mental health wellness tips until the end of May. The aim of Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL) is to raise awareness about mental health and to improve well-being in the legal community.
Well-Being Week in Law covers the five dimensions of well-being:
- Physical – Strive for good nutrition and regular activity.
- Spiritual – Create a sense of meaning in life.
- Intellectual – Seek continuous learning and growth.
- Social – Build connections and a support system.
- Emotional – Identify and and manage emotions.
Click here to access the full Well-Being in Law schedule, resources, and free webinars.
Be sure to check out additional free events, health and wellness programs offered by the CLA. For the next five days, the CLA will be offering free virtual wellness seminars.
Lawyers’ Mutual will also be hosting a wellness challenge for our employees. If you are looking for daily well-being activities, please click here to see our wellness challenges to implement into your May calendar.
Consider incorporating mindful practices from this week into your everyday life. Focusing on an intentional practice can develop positive habits and increase focus. Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession.
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Must Read Monday One More Week: Well-Being Week in Law
Lawyers’ Mutual is happy to promote and participate in the Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL). To align with Well-Being Week in Law, Lawyers’ Mutual will be sharing mental health wellness tips until the end of May.
The aim of WWIL is to raise awareness about mental health and to improve well-being in the legal community.
Add the Well-Being Week in Law website to your favorites for events, webinars and resources.
Registration is free to receive wellness news and updates. To register, please click here.
Those who register for to boost their well-being by May 12, 2023 will be entered into a raffle for free prizes including a three-day wellness vacation at Canyon Ranch, an Apple Watch Series 8, AirPods, a Spa Gift Card, and much more.
Win prizes for participating in Well-Being Week and learn more here.
We hope that you find new tips to practice all dimensions of well-being. A holistic approach to well-being – ranging from physical, spiritual, emotional, social and occupational well-being – is a lifestyle that may help minimize stress, anxiety and depression by creating a mindful strategy to help create a structured work-life balance.
Together we can bring out the best in the legal profession. For any questions, please contact mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com
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