Dealing with Major Life Adjustments

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Credits Ethics:2.0, General:2.0

Tag(s) Ethics, Wellness

Description

Nebraska MCLE #239223. 2.0 CLE Ethics Hours. (OnDemand credit)
Iowa MCLE #387423. 2.0 CLE Wellness Hours. (OnDemand credit)

**This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of distance-learning CLE, including 2.0 hours of ethics. You may claim 2.0 hours of credit total for this program.

This program will explore several different major life adjustments that legal professionals will encounter during their careers: loss and grief, relationship transitions, and work transitions. What impacts do these events have on our personal and professional lives? How can we best deal with these three major life adjustments? The speakers will examine the psychological implications for legal professionals when encountering these events. The program will discuss resources and coping skills that can be beneficial when encountering significant life changes. The presenters will also provide advice for lawyers who may be representing clients affected by these same changes. Join NLAP and learn how you can effectively navigate major life adjustments.

Chris Aupperle, NLAP Director

Chris Aupperle is a graduate of Creighton University, earning his undergraduate degree in 1989 and his JD in 1992.  Chris began his law career in private practice in Omaha, NE and eventually transitioned to in-house counsel for a national food company where he spent fourteen years practicing in the areas of property, environmental and contract law.  Chris started volunteering on the NLAP Committee in 2001 and served as chair of the NLAP Committee in 2015-17.  In May of 2017, Chris was privileged to be selected as the Director of the Nebraska Lawyers Assistance Program (NLAP).  As NLAP Director, Chris coordinates NLAP outreach, education and services to all Nebraska lawyers, judges and law students who may be affected by stress, mental health, cognitive or substance use disorders.  Chris has presented over 60 CLE’s and law school outreach programs since taking over the role of NLAP Director.  He also serves on the Advisory Committee for the Independence Center at the Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.

Dr. Stacey DeLanoit

Dr. DeLanoit is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Nebraska and Florida.  She received her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2012 from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.  She is currently pursuing a masters in psychopharmacology.  Most recently Dr. DeLanoit has worked in private practice, treating eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavior management. Prior to this work, she served patients within corrections and outpatient mental health centers.  She enjoys working with high risk clients and those involved in the criminal justice system.  In her practice, she utilizes an eclectic approach with her clients rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and systemic therapy.  Dr. DeLanoit serves on the NLAP Advisory Committee and she provided NLAP valuable insight into the therapeutic methods, resources and approaches to best serve legal professionals.  After several years of serving patients in Nebraska, Dr. DeLanoit has recently relocated to Jacksonville, FL.

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