
ABA resources on compassion fatigue for legal professionals and lawyer wellbeing
Lawyers & Compassion Fatigue
The American Bar Association's compassion fatigue resources provide essential support for legal professionals experiencing emotional exhaustion from helping clients in distress. This collection addresses the psychological toll of legal practice, particularly for attorneys working with trauma cases, family law, criminal defense, and other emotionally demanding areas. The resource offers guidance on recognizing symptoms, prevention strategies, and recovery techniques to help lawyers maintain their mental health while providing effective client representation.