Podcast interview
Earlier this year, I did a podcast with my friend Melissa. We talk about my experience as an attorney in the Arctic and as lawyers in recovery. Check it out! From the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with Dawn Winalski
Attorney well-being
Attention Oregon Attorneys: Potential change for well-being in law programs at the Oregon State Bar In Oregon (like many states), the State Bar has Committees, which are appointed by the bar’s Board of Governors (BOG). It also has Sections which attorneys pay around $20-30/year to join and be involved in a community focused on a …
Wellbeing Week in Law
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and May 5-9 is Well-Being in Law Week. There are a lot of great resources out there for the general public and focused on attorneys in particular, because of the unique stress of the profession, the stigma in seeking help and the rates of alcohol abuse and suicide. …
Upcoming Trainings for the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities
I am excited to announce a few upcoming trainings that I am offering for the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. Please reach out if you are interested in having me present to your organization. From the newsletter: Dawn Winalski of Winalski Consulting, LLC will deliver our free webinar on May 7th: Managing Mental Health to …
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Attorney Well-being
Well-being is challenging in the best of times. And right now, with the Rule of Law under attack, attorney well-being is especially important. As an attorney in recovery and someone who has struggled with mental health challenges in the past, I am always happy to chat. As you think about well-being, it’s important to address …
Creativity and art
As we navigate these challenging times with rapid changes, it is so important to find ways to stay grounded and to stay connected with community. In addition to things like yoga and meditation, creative practices are so important. Creative practices give us space to think differently, and help build resiliency. And creativity is essential to …
Navigating Uncertainty
Since the election, I have been feeling a lot of uncertainty. And the best way I can support others and organizations, is by finding support for myself first. I have been running with GTD Go The Distance, attending SHE RECOVERS, trying out new yoga studios. On November 8, I attended the well-timed Attorney Well-Being Summit …