Innovative Legal Solutions for Mental Wellness

Therapeutically-Oriented Preventive Law

Discover how integrating legal and psychological insights can proactively address legal issues, reduce stress, and promote overall mental health.

“The integration of TJ and PL, collectively referred to as therapeutically-oriented preventive law (“TOPL”), merges the well-developed lawyering skills of PL with the psychological sophistication of TJ. From this integration developed the concept of lawyers foreseeing not just legal soft spots but also “psycho-legal soft spots” and acting to prevent situations from occurring that were troublesome both legally and psychologically.” p. 17

Daicoff, S. (2006). Law as a healing profession: The comprehensive law movement. Pepp. Disp. Resol. LJ6, 1.

“To effectively practice TOPL, a lawyer must employ excellent communications skills and interpersonal sensitivity, as well as a familiarity with psychology” p. 17

Daicoff, S. (2006). Law as a healing profession: The comprehensive law movement. Pepp. Disp. Resol. LJ6, 1.

“The comprehensive law movement is also a natural product of the law and psychology movement, which looks at law, lawyering, and legal processes from a psychological perspective. An examination of the psychological aspects of law, legal problems, or clients makes the therapeutic potential of law and legal processes apparent.” p. 43

Daicoff, S. (2006). Law as a healing profession: The comprehensive law movement. Pepp. Disp. Resol. LJ6, 1.

 

“More likely, the comprehensive law movement will remain to color and add to our understanding of what clients and society need and require from lawyers. It will become incorporated into mainstream legal practice as part of the usual work that lawyers provide for their clients. It will help lawyers reach their full potential as solvers of legal problems and dispute resolution professionals. It will help legal services consumers achieve greater satisfaction with the outcomes of legal matters, improve their lives, and maximize the functionality of their relationships. And it will thereby help
our society transform into the next phase of our evolution.” p.61

Daicoff, S. (2006). Law as a healing profession: The comprehensive law movement. Pepp. Disp. Resol. LJ6, 1.

Step 1

Therapeutically-Oriented Preventive Law (TOPL) is a multidisciplinary approach that combines legal and psychological expertise to enhance teamwork, communication, and problem-solving within healthcare settings.

Step 2

Step 1: Assessment – Lawyers and psychologists collaborate to identify potential legal and psycho-legal issues within the healthcare environment.

Step 3

Step 2: Strategy Development – Based on the assessment, a customized plan is created to address and mitigate identified risks, focusing on improving communication and teamwork.

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