Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
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Every trial lawyer has experienced it: the inner critic before opening statements, the surge of anger during a hostile cross-examination, the fear after a difficult ruling, or the exhaustion that follows months of high-stakes litigation. These internal reactions often shape courtroom performance as much as legal knowledge or advocacy skills.
This innovative 90-minute CLE program introduces attorneys to the groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) model developed by Richard Schwartz and demonstrates how its principles can be applied ethically and practically to the daily practice of law. Rather than treating emotional reactions as weaknesses to suppress, participants will learn how to recognize the different "parts" of their internal experience, regain composure under pressure, and respond from a place of calm, confident leadership.
Through engaging courtroom examples involving cross-examination, client counseling, negotiation, and judicial interactions, attendees will discover practical techniques—including the Internal Check-In, the 6 F's process, and real-time "unblending"—that can be implemented immediately before hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. **The program also addresses one of the profession's most pressing challenges: attorney stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma. Participants will learn how greater self-awareness can improve decision-making, enhance professional resilience, strengthen client relationships, and promote more effective advocacy while remaining within appropriate ethical boundaries.
Whether you are an experienced litigator or a newer attorney seeking greater courtroom confidence, Mastering the Inner Dialogue offers a fresh, evidence-informed framework for developing emotional intelligence as a powerful advocacy skill. Participants will leave with practical tools they can begin using immediately to become more composed, persuasive, and effective advocates for their clients.
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