West Virginia Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program

06/10/2026

A great time was had by all at the WVJLAP Conference & Retreat!
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success. We truly appreciate your continued support of JLAP and are grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.
A special thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their knowledge, insights, and expertise. Your contributions helped make this year's conference both meaningful and memorable.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

06/10/2026

A special thank you to all of our sponsors for your generous support of the WVJLAP Conference & Retreat! This amazing event would not have been possible without your partnership and commitment.
We are truly grateful for your support, your investment in our mission, and all that you do to help make events like this a success. Thank you for being such an important part of our WVJLAP community!

06/10/2026

Wellness Wednesday

The Power of Saying No: The First Rule of Professional Self-Care for Lawyers
attorney at work article By Susan Cohodes

For PI lawyer Susan Cohodes, scaling back her practice and recovering from burnout means saying no to problem cases and clients. Here's how that's working out.

05/27/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Why Your Brain Needs Creative Rest (and What That Actually Looks Like)
Attorney at Work Article By Karen Skinner

https://www.attorneyatwork.com/why-your-lawyer-brain-needs-creative-rest/

05/20/2026

Wellness Wednesday

Micro-Recovery: 5 Small, Realistic Ways to Reduce Stress During a Busy Workday
attorney at work article By Jamie Spannhake

Jamie Spannhake | We are often told to reduce stress by taking big steps that seem completely disconnected from the reality of our worklife. In fact, the most sustainable forms of stress management are “micro-recoveries” — taking small moments throughout the day to reset and recover.

05/20/2026

Save The Date for the Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference, September 17-19, 2026

Click here for details: https://mailchi.mp/wvjlap/2026-aapdac-conference

05/08/2026

Today’s well-being dimension encourages us to value emotions; develop an ability to identify and manage emotions for health, to achieve goals, and to inform decisions; and to seek help for mental health when needed. How can we connect Emotional Well-Being to this year’s Tending Joy theme? We recommend the Joy Nudges below.

https://wellbeingweek.org/well-being-week-in-law-2026/daily-schedule/

05/07/2026

Connect
Social Well-Being
Today’s well-being dimension encourages us to build connection, belonging, and a reliable support network and to contribute to our groups and communities. How can we connect Social Well-Being to this year’s Tending Joy theme? We recommend the Joy Nudges below.

Welcome to the Daily Schedule for Well-Being Week in Law Welcome to Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL) 2026! WWIL is organized annually during Mental Health Awareness Month. Its aim is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession all year-round to impro...

05/06/2026

✨ Wellness Wednesday | May 6 ✨

WELL-BEING WEEK IN LAW, DAY 3

Focus on Career & Intellectual Well-Being by learning, creating, and investing in yourself.

💡 Rediscover joy. Turn off distractions. Choose growth.
👉 Click here to participate in today’s activity!

Welcome to the Daily Schedule for Well-Being Week in Law Welcome to Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL) 2026! WWIL is organized annually during Mental Health Awareness Month. Its aim is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession all year-round to impro...

05/05/2026

It's Tuesday of Well-Being Week in Law: Align

Take time today to reflect, reset, and prioritize what keeps you grounded.

Click here to participate in today's wellness activity: https://wellbeingweek.org/well-being-week-in-law-2026/daily-schedule/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawRnEJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_zwp6lnBwv9Pch7UkghTR6qucK69E-ntygVOVrHWXy4BcTPqWnx_rmZ49vk_aem_6R50NhSZJgpx0j89yGM5AQ

Welcome to the Daily Schedule for Well-Being Week in Law Welcome to Well-Being Week in Law (WWIL) 2026! WWIL is organized annually during Mental Health Awareness Month. Its aim is to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession all year-round to impro...