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Join LAP associate director Denise Perme and guest Ed Geraty, LCSW, for discussion about the dos and don'ts of using commercial AI chatbots for mental health needs. Ed Geraty, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, life and wellness coach, and meditation teacher with more than 30 years of experience. As founder of INSITE Integrative Services, he provides virtual individual, couples, and group psychotherapy using an integrative mind-body approach informed by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Jungian and transpersonal psychology, and Eastern and Western wisdom traditions. His work helps clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Join LAP associate director Denise Perme and guests Abi Baxendale, Francis Rentas-Casiano and Winsome Gayle for a discussion about the programs and plans for the new D.C. Bar Lawyer Well-Being Community. Winsome Gayle is a social justice lawyer, leadership coach, and consultant. Learn more about Winsome here: www.wgadvocate.com. Ms. Francis J. Rentas-Casiano is a healthcare attorney and a health & life coach. Learn more about Francis here: www.solewellnesshealth.com.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish and guests Jessie Joachim and Sharon Greenbaum LAP Senior Counselors, for a discussion about the many ways the DC Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program can support Bar members, judges and law students in the District. Learn more and register for free for this year's D.C. Bar Well-Being Summit HERE. https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/communities/annual-well-being-summit

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Colleen Brisport-Sequeda, lawyer, yoga and meditation teacher and Eric Webber, Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Legal Professionals Program Coordinator for Caron Treatment Center. Today’s podcast explores well-being benefits of finding camaraderie and connection in a Third Place. www.meditationinformedmeditationmim.com

Join LAP associate director Denise Perme and Lawyer Assistance Committee member Daffney Dennis in a discussion about the changes 2025 brought to the federal sector and how federal attorneys can focus on self-care as they navigate career challenges.

When the world changes and you’re still standing, it can be hard to know what to do with that truth. Join D.C. Bar LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish and Senior Counselor Jessie Joachim, LPC, as they explore survivor’s guilt —what it is, how it shows up, and how to move through it with care and compassion.

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Dr. Neil Puri, medical director in the outpatient division at The Menninger Clinic and assistant professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Myrtle Karam Jeroudi, neurologist, sleep medicine physician and assistant professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. Today’s podcast explores the current efficacy and latest advances in both transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) for sleep disorders and mental health care. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme, Lawyer Assistance Committee (LAC) member Curtis Rooney, and LAC volunteers Sam Sloane and Benita Talati, for a discussion about the health benefits of having one or more hobbies.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish and guest Lyssa Barth, LICSW Owner & Clinical Director of Barth Therapy, for a discussion about how anxiety shows up in the lives of lawyers—especially those navigating identity-based stressors and systemic challenges. Barth Therapy provides comprehensive psychological and consulting services, proudly serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities in the greater DMV area. Learn more and register for free for this year's D.C. Bar Well-Being Summit HERE. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, click here. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors. https://www.barththerapy.com/

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Danielle Hart, assistant general counsel at Lockheed Martin and ceo & founder of Mindful Esquire, LLC; Ana Moesta, D.C. Bar LAP volunteer and contract negotiator at CDW, and Ellen Ostrow, Ph.D., founder of Lawyers Life Coach, LLC, for a discussion about the past and current challenges confronted by women in the legal profession. About Mindful Esq. LLC Mindful Esq. LLC is a pioneering consultancy dedicated to transforming the legal profession by integrating mindfulness and wellness practices into the demanding lives of attorneys. Founded by Danielle Hart, an experienced attorney and mindfulness practitioner, Mindful Esq. offers tailored workshops and corporate training designed to help legal professionals manage stress, enhance focus, and improve overall well-being—with techniques that are both practical and sustainable. As a practicing attorney, Danielle understands the high-pressure demands of the legal profession firsthand. She curates mindfulness strategies specifically for attorneys, offering accessible tools that fit within the fast-paced nature of legal work. Through guided mindfulness exercises, stress management strategies, and mindful negotiation approaches, Mindful Esq. bridges the gap between professional excellence and personal well-being—empowering attorneys to thrive, not just survive. To learn more about how mindfulness can support you or your organization, visit www.mindfulesq.com or email Danielle at [email protected]

Join LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and practicing attorney and LAP volunteer Julie Soininen, for a conversation about how alcohol use disorders can negatively impact a lawyer’s ability to practice. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.

Join LAP Outreach and Education Coordinator Niki Irish, LICSW, and guest  Dr. Sonia Juneja of Washington Family Psychiatry, as they explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Discover the symptoms, misconceptions, and effective treatment options for SAD, and learn how it impacts daily life and professional standards.   Resources: NIMH Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than the Winter Blues An Honest Conversation About Disconnecting and Reclaiming Your Time To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and D.C. Superior Court Senior judges Russell Canan and Hiram Puig-Lugo for a discussion about how judges can fight isolation, make connections, and manage stress. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and well-being facilitators Elizabeth Pyjov and Jennie Malloy for a discussion how to become more self-compassionate, and why being kinder to yourself is good for your law career. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.

Join D.C. Bar LAP Associate Director Denise Perme and guests Nicole Lucas and Nancy Martell-Stevenson, from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), for a discussion of how NAMI volunteers with lived experience raise awareness and support families of those with mental health conditions. Learn more and register for free for this year's D.C. Bar Well-Being Summit HERE. To learn more about how the D.C. Bar Lawyer Assistance Program can help, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar or its Board of Governors.