Webinar – High Conflict Family Law: Compassion Fatigue and Boundaries (CPD 450)

Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour.

High-conflict clients and adversarial matters can significantly impact a lawyer’s time, energy, and cognitive bandwidth. Ongoing exposure to emotionally intense files — particularly those involving anger, trauma, personality-driven conflict, or persistent disputes — can quietly erode clarity and professional capacity.

This session examines the intersection of client psychology and legal practice. Participants will gain insight into:

•  Early indicators of burnout and compassion fatigue
•  The neurophysiology of chronic stress and its effects on focus, memory, and executive functioning
•  An overview of high-conflict personality traits and interaction patterns commonly encountered in legal practice
•  Strategies for managing strong or emotionally dysregulated clients without reinforcing maladaptive dynamics
•  Boundary-setting strategies to maintain professional objectivity and prevent emotional overextension

This presentation integrates psychological insight with practical tools, equipping lawyers to remain composed and effective while navigating demanding, high-conflict work.

Presenters:
Melanie Vegter, Journey Forward Counselling
Melissa Meehan, Northern Lights Counselling Services 

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For virtual activities, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date.

Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers, modify the program schedule, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule, registrants will be notified.