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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 124 min read
Four Ways Judges Can Enhance Mental Well-Being and Professional Effectiveness
Dwelling on the past or fearing its recurrence can lead to stress, anxiety and burnout. Learn how to prevent it.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 4, 20245 min read
Judges: Understanding and Reducing Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue can manifest in judges as emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a decreased ability to empathize with others.
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Laura Valentino
Aug 19, 20245 min read
Breaking the Silence: The Power of Recovery and Support in the Legal Profession
A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
May 7, 20244 min read
How Judges Can Help Decrease Mental Health Stigma
We have come a long way in recognizing and treating mental illness. Unfortunately, discrimination of the mentally ill is still pervasive.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Judges in love: How to balance work and relationships
Tips for judges on how to keep your relationship healthy.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 22, 20244 min read
Five ways judges can improve their mental well-being
If you find it difficult to manage your mental well-being, try one or all of the following methods to get your mental health back on track.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Dec 15, 20235 min read
How to Cope with Isolation and Loneliness
Everyone needs human connection, just as we need a good diet and an exercise routine to stay healthy. Human connection means more than...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 19, 20235 min read
How to Support a Loved One Who Has a Substance Use Disorder
How to help a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 8, 20236 min read
It is time to start asking uncomfortable questions: How to help someone who might be suicidal
Suicide is serious. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and legal professionals are not immune.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 14, 20235 min read
What is the Judicial Advisory Group?
JAG works with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program to provide confidential assistance related to mental health/substance use disorders.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
May 2, 20234 min read
Judges: Be Aware of These 9 Cognitive Distortions
Every person has internal thoughts that cause anxiety, misery or just an overall bad feeling—they are called cognitive distortions, and...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Mar 30, 20234 min read
5 Signs That You Are Ready to Retire
How do you know when it is time to retire? If you identify with any of the following signs, it is probably time for you to think about it.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Feb 14, 20233 min read
The number 1 thing that makes us happy
The Harvard Study of Adult Development has followed 724 men from 1938 until today to find out what truly keeps people healthy and happy....
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jan 13, 20236 min read
Self-care is not selfish! 9 ways judges can practice it
To be the best you, you need to make self-care a priority. Check out these nine ways you can start to practice self-care.
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Anonymous
Dec 6, 20225 min read
How I coped with my depression
Anonymous It happened gradually. I was waking up during the night more than usual with thoughts I could not control. Then I was having...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Nov 10, 20224 min read
Are you SAD? 4 signs of seasonal affective disorder
It’s that time of year again. The air is cold, the sun only comes out occasionally, it is already dark by the time you drive home, and...
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Oct 10, 20225 min read
One trait all judges need to be successful
One trait that can help you navigate the stresses of the profession is resilience. Unfortunately, most of us are not born resilient.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Sep 7, 20224 min read
One way judges can help decrease the stigma of mental health disorders
Substance use/mental health disorders are not a choice, but our language and terminology in how we describe them is.
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Aug 9, 20226 min read
Is it time to help someone retire?
A sharp mind is crucial to our jobs as legal professionals. How do we know when it is time to retire?
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Scott R. Mote, Esq.
Jul 6, 20225 min read
The power of asking “Are you ok?”
Asking a person “Are you ok?” shows the person that you cared enough to ask.
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