Traci Cipriano

Traci Cipriano

July 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyer Mental Health: Increased Awareness May Be Paying Off

Increasingly open discussions are occurring at work, and many legal professionals feel their co-workers care about their mental health.

By Traci Cipriano

5 minute read

January 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Make a Commitment: The CBA Well-Being Pledge is Dedicated to Achieving Positive Change

Behavior and culture change are not easy to accomplish, and the CBA Well-Being Pledge is designed to promote internal commitment to achieving real, attainable goals.

By Traci Cipriano

6 minute read

May 04, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Checking In: A Year-Plus Into the Pandemic, Taking a Self-Inventory May Lift Your Spirits

Now more than ever, it is vital to show compassion toward yourself and others and to seek assistance from a mental health provider if you are struggling.

By Traci Cipriano

9 minute read

September 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

COVID-19 Underscores the Importance of Employer Flexibility

The best work arrangements between employers and employees will be personalized and may involve different combinations of remote and in-person work.

By Traci Cipriano

8 minute read

April 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Stress Self-Check: Finding Silver Lining During COVID-19 Crisis

Six weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, psychologist Dr. Traci Cipriano, a former practicing attorney, sees reasons for optimism. There is no shame in experiencing distress; whether and how you address your distress are key.

By Traci Cipriano

10 minute read

March 25, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

COVID-19: Managing Stress and Mood During a Pandemic

A "fight or flight" reaction is handy and appropriate when you can spring to action; however, with this crisis, inaction, hunkering down and immobilization are the prescribed remedies. The result: Dissonance between our internal drive to act to fix the problem and the reality that we can only wait and see.

By Traci Cipriano

9 minute read

August 19, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Addressing Mental Health and Stigma in the Legal Profession

The legal profession is particularly prone to being affected by the shunning and shaming effects of stigma.

By Traci Cipriano

7 minute read

August 08, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Who Cares About Attorneys?' Recognizing Stress and Committing to Change

Research related to lawyer stress, depression, health care utilization and suicide all suggest that law is a particularly stressful profession.

By Traci Cipriano

14 minute read