Law School Resources
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FIU Law Mindfulness Association “The mission of the FIU Law Mindfulness Association is to promote the well-being and professional and academic effectiveness by educating law students and faculty about the practice of mindfulness, and to develop and provide activities that support the continued learning and growth in the practice of mindfulness.”
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Mindfulness in Life and Law (FIU Law Career Resources) Access wellness resources, practice meditations, and explore upcoming events for mindfulness and well-being at FIU.
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Well-Being at FIU Law Resources Well-Being at FIU Law provides curated resources for law students on wellness. Discover webinars, university resources, activities, programs, and more.
University Resources
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FIU Counseling and Psychological Services The Division of Academic & Student Affairs offers resources for students to obtain counseling and mental health support services on campus. Find more information or schedule an appointment here!
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Mindfulness Research Lab @ FIU CON The Mindfulness Research Lab of FIU’s Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders is a unique, collaborative resource for faculty and students to investigate and practice mindfulness.
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Breathing, Meditation, Yoga & More / How do I get out of my head? FIU Library LibGuide providing resources and tips to practice relaxation and meditation.
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FIU Event Calendar - Recreations & Wellness See the latest programs and activities on campus for engaging with mental health, recreation, and person well-being.
Library Resources
Mindfulness for Law Students: Using the Power of Mindful Awareness to Achieve Balance and Success in Law School
From the publisher: "...specifically designed to introduce law students to fundamental contemplative practices as well as the cutting-edge research that shows how incorporating mindfulness techniques can alter the physical structure and function of the brain to reflect decreased levels of stress, increased levels of productivity and improved mental health."
Say 'No' to Exam Stress
Exams are important. The results can change lives and stressing about them can damage performance and undermine young peoples' confidence. This exam stress management programme requires very little time or effort to use and provides a straightforward, practical guide to exam stress management.
Written by an experienced educational psychologist, this short, explanatory book is accompanied by simple, easy to follow audio files which lead the listener through a sequence of five relaxation sessions to reduce stress, increase focus and plan for success. Using the book as a guide you simply listen to the audio tracks and follow what they say. All tracks have been designed so that they are easy to digest and applicable in the middle of a busy day.
The Law Student's Guide to Doing Well and Being Well
The ABA and most state bar associations have identified a wellness crisis in the legal profession, and called for educating students on how to better cope with the challenges of law school and practice. At the same time, students must learn how to maximize their brain health so that they perform well in law school and on behalf of their clients in practice. The same way musicians would tune their instruments, or chefs would sharpen their knives, law students must sharpen their minds. This book aims to help students “do well” in their ability to learn, and “be well” in the process, by exploring the deep connection between brain health and wellness.
The Best Lawyer You Can Be: A Guide to Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness
It's no secret that individual lawyers are under siege in a profession with a high incidence of stress, divorce, substance abuse, and suicide. In this groundbreaking multi-dimensional collection, you can find tools and information that enable you to have both a successful career and a happy, satisfied life. These tools will teach you how to harness the transformative power of being more relational and less transactional.