Saturday, July 31, 2010

In Sight The Oregon Attorney Assistance Program Newsletter, In Sight, helps lawyers and judges to improve the quality of their personal and professional lives. Articles from past issues of In Sight are available at no cost in Adobe® Acrobat® format. The Adobe Acrobat Reader® is available as a free download. To view or print articles from the latest issue, click on the appropriate links below. To access articles from previous issues, click on the drop-down list. If you would like a replacement copy of any issue, please click here. June 2010 Overcoming Depression Seven Things To do While Your Dream Job Materializes Women Lawyers: Embracing Our Authentic Selves   March 2010 ------------------------- A Feminine Perspective on Addiction Networking for Introverts Transitions: Embracing Life's Changes December 2009 ------------------------- Can We Talk . . . About Money? In Memoriam - Walton E. Bryd, MD Preventing Suicide: A Challenge to the Legal Profession The Power of Gratitude September 2009 ------------------------- Economic Recovery Resources Mindfulness as a Path to Taking Charge of Your Life OAAP HIPAA Privacy Notice September 2009 Substance Abuse as a Family Disease Part II: The Family in Recovery June 2009 ------------------------- De-Stressing Your Summer Vacation Substance Abuse as a Family Disease Tips to Stay Sober on Vacation Women Lawyers - Building a Balanced Life March 2009 ------------------------- Alcohol and Old Lace Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times Reflections on Retirement Reinvent, Rejuvenate, Have Some Fun December 2008 ------------------------- In Memoriam: Michael J. Sweeney 1949-2008 Lawyers at Midlife: Laying the Groundwork for the Road Ahead The Key to Successful Lifestyle Changes Your Children and Drugs: Are the Kids All Right? September 2008 ------------------------- How Personal Intelligence Impacts Your Professional Effectiveness Preventing Relapse Before It Starts Transform Your Life Through Breathing What Can You Do When Someone Dies? June 2008 ------------------------- Cancer Taught Me to Live in the Present My Journey from Alchoholism to Sobriety, Recovery, and the Bench Reassessing Goals Now That You're a Partner Women's Wellness Retreat Recharges! March 2008 ------------------------- Myths and Facts About Methamphetamine Planning for the Needs of Aging Parents The Road Back to Integrity December 2007 ------------------------- An Obvious and Inexpensive Exercise Coping with Winter Depression Infuse Passion Into Your Career Planning Strategy for Enjoying the Holidays Recovery Reinstates Hope September 2007 ------------------------- 25 Years of Lawyers Helping Lawyers A Day in the Life of the OAAP Be a Better Listener Overcoming Personal Adversity Substance Abuse Often Co-Exists with an Undiagnosed Illness The OAAP Attorney Counselors Tips for Improving Your Time Management July 2007 ------------------------- A Whole New Way of Life Humor Your Way to Happiness, Health, and Success Social Support and the Reduction of Stress The Art of the Informational Interview May 2007 ------------------------- OAAP Attorney Counselor Michael Sweeney Retires Recovery Support for Lawyers Relapse Warning Signs What Can You Do With Your Law Degree? What to Expect in Treatment Who's Enjoying Practicing Law? December 2006 ------------------------- A "Fixer" Finds Happiness Aging and Addiction Coping with Angry Opposing Counsel Managing Your Anger Triggers Welcome Doug! September 2006 ------------------------- 10 Proven Stress Reducers Creating a Satisfying Life After Divorce Relax and Be More Productive Speaking of Retirement! June 2006 ------------------------- At Risk Contract Lawyering Hey, Big Spender! Pay Your Monthly Bills - Simply Signs of Problem Gambling March 2006 ------------------------- Book Review: Now, Discover Your Strengths Meaning at Midcourse My Path to Career Synergy OAAP Confidentially Yours Those Friends Thou Hast December 2005 ------------------------- Eight Gifts that Won't Cost One Cent Revitalizing Your Practice Searching for Serenity Women Lawyers: Navigating Your Legal Career September 2005 ------------------------- Additional Career Resources The Balancing Act The Emotional Seesaw The Ground Floor There's No Place Like Home June 2005 ------------------------- Procrastination -- The Thief of Time Procrastination Self-Test Seven Things To Do While Your Dream Job Materializes The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous What to Expect at 12-Step Meetings March 2005 ------------------------- Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults Compulsive Gambling Living with Adult ADD Planning for a Life That Works December 2004 ------------------------- Knowing When It's Time to Look for a New Job Reflections on Depression: Ten Years Later Taking Control of Your Career Tips for Having a Happy Holiday What Everyone Needs to Know About Sexual Addiction September 2004 ------------------------- Family Roles How a Legal Recruiter Can Help Your Career Intervention Can Save an Alcoholic's Life The Fixer June 2004 ------------------------- Reducing Your Stress Can Enhance Your Performance The Gift of Recovery Transitioning Back to Me Understanding Codependency March 2004 ------------------------- Controlling My Storm Interested in Learning More? Managing Life and Work Tales from the Other Bar Transform Your Practice with Transforming Practices December 2003 ------------------------- Addiction Treatment Works Breast Cancer Prevention Book Review Facts About Hypertension Finding a New Niche Holiday Survival Guide Sex Addiction Resources The "S" Stands for "Shame" The Silent Predator Workshop for Progress and Growth in Sobriety September 2003 ------------------------- Codependency Committed to Recovery Law Students in Recovery OAAP Privacy Notice Signs of Codependency Signs That You're Ready to Retire June 2003 ------------------------- An Unplanned Path to Planned Giving Breast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule! Effective Communication Lawyers in Love My Struggle with Alcohol March 2003 ------------------------- Change Can Refresh Your Career Confidential OAAP Satisfaction Questionnaire Lawyers Caught in the Net Speaking of Depression December 2002 ------------------------- Coping with the Holiday "Blues" Domestic Violence Holiday Sobriety Survival Nature as Healer Tips for Balancing Your Life Working at Home Works August 2002 ------------------------- Career Change Resources Fast Facts About Stimulant Drugs My Struggle With Cocaine Addiction Overcoming Resistance to Career Change The Stages of Change Thinking Ahead About Retirement April 2002 ------------------------- Career Paths for Women Lawyers-Planning For A Life That Works E-Stress Forgiveness Gambling: You Bet Your Life Lawyers in Recovery Have Low Claim Rates! January 2002 ------------------------- Buried Alive Family and Friends of Problem Drinkers How to Look for Work When You Work Full Time New Perspectives October 2001 ------------------------- Coping and Self-Care After Trauma and Tragedy Guidelines for Managers Providing Support to Employees Following a Critical Incident How to be a Good Listener How to Support a Child During Crisis Other Bumps in the Road -- Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) September 2001 ------------------------- Hoping to Retire in Ten Years or Less? My Most Precious Gift On-Line Services for the Legal Job-Seeker Preventing Alcoholism Relapse Should You Take or Create a Nontraditional Law Job? June 2001 ------------------------- Alcohol and Aging Anger Management Finding a Life While Practicing Law How to Take a Vacation Michigan Alcohol Screening Test-Geriatric Version Obsessions and Compulsions Some Traits of the Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder March 2001 ------------------------- And Now a Word About Sponsorship Go Home Satisfied Every Day! How to Choose a Coach Improve Your Life With Personal Coaching Seven Ss for Stress Management December 2000 ------------------------- Divorce and Stress Holiday Sobriety Survival Hormone Havoc How to Find Satisfying Jobs and Careers August 2000 ------------------------- Addicted to Heroin Heroin: Misconceptions, Illusions, and Truth Rethinking Retirement The Fighter April 2000 ------------------------- A Woman Alcoholic's Story Feeling Better Looking for a New Career Path Rethinking Procrastination January 2000 ------------------------- Intervention-Frequently Asked Questions Life With A Home Office OAAP--Confidentially Yours The Weight of Depression Women Attorneys Support Group   Contact Us  |  Site Map Directions to the OAAP 520 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 1050 Portland, OR 97204 (503) 226-1057 or (800) 321-6227 (OAAP) (Toll Free within Oregon) Facsimile (503) 226-7158