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SUMMARY:Practical Optimism CLE
DESCRIPTION:“Optimism is not a personality trait; it’s a skill that can be learned and practiced.” – Dr. Sue Varma\, Practical Optimism \nThis interactive CLE introduces lawyers to Practical Optimism\, based on Dr. Sue Varma’s evidence-based framework that reframes optimism as a learnable professional skill rather than a personality trait. Through the lens of legal practice\, participants will explore the “8 Pillars of Practical Optimism” and examine how they directly impact stress management\, ethical decision-making\, client relationships\, and long-term resilience in a high-pressure profession. Using polling\, guided reflection\, breakout discussions\, and realistic legal scenarios\, attendees will conduct an Optimism Self-Audit\, practice concrete optimism micro-tools\, and develop actionable strategies to address burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and moral distress. The program emphasizes practical application\, equipping lawyers with skills they can immediately integrate into their daily work to enhance well-being\, professionalism\, and effectiveness. \nLunch options from Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe are available. \nDietary Requests \n\nGluten-Free\nVegan
URL:https://www.law-nashville.org/event/practical-optimism-cle/
LOCATION:Baker Donelson\, 1600 West End Avenue\, Suite 2000\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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