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This section of the NZBA website focuses on resources to help and educate members so that they can:

  1. Identify issues that are impacting on them negatively;
  2. Understand that these negative impacts will affect their competence as lawyers as well as their personal lives;
  3. Seek help without concern about any stigma attached to asking for help;
  4. Find resources, tips and techniques that may provide insight on how to resolve problems.

Help for You

Many of us wrongly believe that stress is just part of the job, and we should tough it out if we want to succeed. But this confuses work pressures with ongoing, unrelenting stress. Inevitably the latter will take both a physical and mental toll on us.

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For a Colleague

It isn't always apparent if a friend, colleague or family member needs help. The signs can be subtle and slow to manifest. Once you know that there is a problem, it can get extremely stressful for you as the observer to try and find some help. 

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Staying Well

We can do the things that make us well before or after work but during those hours in front of our computers, we can ignore the normal rules to a healthy life. We can't put our bodies and minds on hold during this time. This section has resources to help. 

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Wellness and Resilience Resources

The NZBA recognises the stress on members of the Independent Bar. We aim to include in every issue of our newsletter, At the Bar, at least one article that focusses on wellness and resilience. Some of the articles found in the link below have been written by leaders in the wellness field and may be of interest to you.

Wellness and Resilience Resources

Bar Care Panel

The Bar Association has a bar care panel service that members can use if they need advice or support. This service is confidential. 

If you want to speak to someone in confidence, please get in contact for further information. 

Contact the Bar Care Panel