We provide thoughtfully crafted and uniquely tailored trainings to help lawyers face their distinct challenges.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Did you know that lawyers are twice as likely as the general population to experience thoughts of suicide—and those who view their work as highly stressful are 22 times more likely to have these thoughts?* The legal profession is often demanding, isolating, and high-pressure. But there is hope: suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. And you do not need to be a mental health professional to help. With the right tools, anyone can make a life-saving difference.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training is a leading suicide prevention program designed to help individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide and respond effectively. Participants gain practical, life-saving skills to support those in distress and connect them with the care they need.

This training is especially valuable for lawyers, legal professionals, and those who work alongside them. Contact us to learn more about how this training can benefit your firm. Together, we can create a more connected, compassionate, and responsive legal community.

*Patrick R. Krill et al., Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk, 11 Healthcare 536 (2023)

CLEs

At Acclivity, we believe that continuing legal education should do more than satisfy credit requirements—it should equip lawyers to meet the emotional and ethical demands of modern practice. Our CLEs go beyond traditional topics to explore the intersection of law, mental health, and trauma. Whether you're navigating burnout, working with high-conflict clients, or confronting ethical dilemmas in emotionally charged cases, our programs are here to help.

Each course is rooted in trauma-informed principles and built with real-life lawyering in mind. We integrate relevant professional rules, offer practical tools, and use compelling scenarios to make the material both engaging and applicable. Our goal is to support lawyers not just as professionals—but as people.

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Team Trainings

Legal work does not happen in a vacuum—and neither does burnout, miscommunication, or toxic stress. Acclivity’s team trainings are designed to help law firms, legal departments, and advocacy organizations create stronger, more trauma-informed teams. We help legal professionals understand the emotional undercurrents of their work and develop the skills needed to collaborate, lead, and support one another more effectively.

Our programs are highly customizable and grounded in real-world legal practice. Whether you are a firm owner looking to reduce turnover, a nonprofit aiming to avoid secondary trauma, or a legal department navigating high-stakes client work, we will work with you to design a training that meets your goals and reflects your team’s unique challenges.

Topics may include:

Trauma-informed client interaction
Recognizing and responding to burnout
Workplace boundaries and ethical communication
Psychological safety in legal teams
How to support a colleague in crisis

These sessions are engaging, practical, and designed to foster reflection, connection, and change. Whether delivered virtually or in person, Acclivity’s team trainings provide tools your group can use immediately—along with a shared language for creating a more resilient and supportive workplace. Contact us to learn more about customized trainings for your firm.

"Lawyers train for years to be experts in the law, to do something that no other field can do. And yet, about half experience burnout and many leave the field early because of the stress inherent in the legal process and the work done with clients who are living in a space of elevated stress.

The good news is, there are skills that can be learned and applied to reduce the stress, tension, and fatigue lawyers face. One reason I co-founded Acclivity was to equip lawyers with the skills needed to manage the complex emotions of clients while preserving their mental and emotional wellness, enabling then to continue in the field they have worked and sacrificed for. As I have worked with lawyers who have implemented these strategies, I have witnessed an increase in their ability to balance professional workloads, interact with challenging clients with greater success, and build a more fulfilling practice. It really can get better."

-Dr. Rebecca Mathews, Founding Partner

Our Philosophy

Tenacious resilience and well-being for you

Lawyers frequently prioritize their clients' urgencies above their own personal needs and underestimate the impact that the inherent stress of practicing law can have on their overall health. Lawyers' mental health must be prioritized to avoid burnout.

Thoughtful communication and appropriate boundaries with clients

Lawyers engage with clients at some of life's most emotionally charged moments, such as fighting for their freedom, navigating child custody battles, or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Clients may be grappling with stress, trauma, suicidal thoughts, abuse, or more. We believe that lawyers who anticipate these challenges and who build skills to communicate with and counsel such clients appropriately can greatly reduce the stress that is often associated with representing them.

Effective collaboration with other professionals

Lawyers frequently engage with various professionals, both within and beyond the legal realm. We believe that lawyers who can successfully collaborate with other professionals are more effective and resilient.