A Survival Guide for Lawyers Working in the Most Emotionally Charged Practice Area
Our founder, Annmarie’s debut book, Staying Sane in Family Law, is set for release on 30 September 2025 published by Bath Publishing. It’s a deeply practical and refreshingly honest guide for anyone in the family law world on how to navigate the emotional intensity of practice (with a big dollop of humour!). Family law asks a lot of lawyers - compassion, clarity, resilience, emotional control, and mental stamina. Burnout, vicarious trauma and overwhelm are often part of the job. This book helps you stay steady, human, and effective in the middle of it all. Inside, she shares:
Whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience, this book will help you not just survive, but thrive in family law. Click here to come to a seminar (and get a free book!) - Attend the seminar
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Do you know what transference is?
And have you ever heard of positive transference?
Could you spot the difference between rescuing and supporting?
Intrigued yet…?
If so, check out the second instalment in my psychology of family practice series in Resolution magazine.
There’s a dash of psychological insight and a sprinkle of practical suggestions for applying this stuff.
Let me know what you think (and don’t blame me if you get “Rescue Me” stuck in your head for the rest of the day…)