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    8 mental health red flags that judges need to understand
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Mar 23
    • 3 min

    8 mental health red flags that judges need to understand

    By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are likely to experience stress,...
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    Do you have an anxiety disorder? How to know and what to do about it
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Feb 11
    • 5 min

    Do you have an anxiety disorder? How to know and what to do about it

    I wake up at 2 a.m., thinking about what I need to do at work the next day. I should be sleeping, but I cannot fall back asleep, so this...
    94 views0 comments
    Are you concerned about a judge’s mental well-being?
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Jan 7
    • 6 min

    Are you concerned about a judge’s mental well-being?

    One of the most frequent questions we receive at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “Will my colleague know that I am the person who...
    45 views0 comments
    6 ways to prevent depression
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    6 ways to prevent depression

    It is no surprise that lawyers are more prone to depression than other professions. Many of us are perfectionists, we work long hours, we...
    64 views0 comments
    The importance of gratitude
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Nov 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    The importance of gratitude

    Instead of focusing on the things we don’t have or the challenges in our lives, it is important to make gratitude a part of our routine.
    112 views0 comments
    How to have happy holidays
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Nov 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    How to have happy holidays

    It’s no surprise that the holiday season is a mixture of excitement and stress. Here are tips to help make the holidays more enjoyable.
    133 views0 comments
    Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Oct 15, 2021
    • 4 min

    Judges and secondary traumatic stress: What to do about it

    It is a judge’s job to provide competent guidance to the public, but an undiagnosed mental disorder could affect the way they decide a case.
    295 views0 comments
    What would you do?
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Sep 27, 2021
    • 4 min

    What would you do?

    Helping another legal professional does not mean that you are “telling” on this person. It means that you notice that this person needs help
    173 views0 comments
    Embrace these 8 traits for wellness
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Aug 16, 2021
    • 4 min

    Embrace these 8 traits for wellness

    Every day, I am thankful for something wonderful in my life. Today I am thankful that I have taken the steps to be a happy and successful...
    244 views0 comments
    The power of asking “Are you ok?”
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    The power of asking “Are you ok?”

    Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.
    31 views0 comments
    A Must-See Film: "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World"
    ABA CoLAP
    • Jul 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    A Must-See Film: "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World"

    Texas and Pennsylvania LAP Directors, Chris Ritter and Laurie Besden, created a film called "Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own...
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    Feeling anxious? Recognize the signs and learn how to cope
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 4 min

    Feeling anxious? Recognize the signs and learn how to cope

    By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program At the beginning of the pandemic, in a short period of...
    82 views0 comments
    5 traits of resilience
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • May 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 traits of resilience

    By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program As a judge, you are faced with many circumstances, such...
    224 views0 comments
    Is it time for a digital detox?
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Apr 13, 2021
    • 5 min

    Is it time for a digital detox?

    By Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director of the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program I recently had an interesting and serious conversation...
    127 views0 comments
    Being a judge is satisfactory … but stressful
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Mar 10, 2021
    • 5 min

    Being a judge is satisfactory … but stressful

    Fatigue can lead to many other issues, so it is important for judges to understand it and be aware of the warning signs.
    45 views0 comments
    Just Do It
    Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired
    • Feb 8, 2021
    • 5 min

    Just Do It

    By Judge Jeffrey Froelich, Retired As lawyers and judges, we have been trained to “think like a lawyer,” to reason out problems and to...
    120 views0 comments
    You Do Have Time!
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    You Do Have Time!

    One of the most popular “excuses” we hear at the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is “I don’t have time.” Yes, I understand that lawyers...
    17 views0 comments
    The importance of self-love
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 5 min

    The importance of self-love

    In Alcoholics Anonymous, we recite the Serenity Prayer at every meeting: [Higher Power], grant me the serenity To accept the things I...
    140 views0 comments
    5 things judges can do to cope with isolation and loneliness
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Oct 13, 2020
    • 5 min

    5 things judges can do to cope with isolation and loneliness

    Judges must understand loneliness and isolation. They should also know that it’s ok to feel like you are not ok. These feelings are valid.
    116 views0 comments
    Why judges need emotional intelligence
    Scott R. Mote, Esq.
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 4 min

    Why judges need emotional intelligence

    Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others.
    278 views0 comments
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