with Patricia Ulis, MSW, LCSW
Brown Bag Lunch Series
February 12, 2025 12:00 – 1:00pm
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE. There is a $17 ADMIN FEE for each CE.
Money holds a complex and multifaceted role in the therapeutic space, influencing dynamics in ways that are both symbolic and concrete. For both patients and therapists, personal feelings, beliefs, and unresolved issues about money inevitably enter the treatment room. These dynamics present unique opportunities to deepen the therapeutic work, particularly through exploration in the transference.
This workshop explores the symbolic meaning of money in psychotherapy, shedding light on its connections to power, dependency, self-worth, and the perceived value of treatment.
Through case examples, we will examine how discussions and tensions around fees and payments can serve as an entry point to understanding the patient’s and therapist’s underlying feelings, conflicts, and relational patterns.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:
- Understand different ways psychological schools of thought understand the symbolism of money/fee in treatment.
- Identify transference and countertransference issues around money/the fee.
- Recognize feelings related to money/fee setting and its symbolic connection to value and worthiness for both the patient and the therapist.
- Define intervention strategies to discuss the fee/payment, that are clinically relevant.
Patricia Ulis MSW, LCSW
Patricia Ulis is a highly experienced social worker with over 25 years in private practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. Before establishing her practice, she worked in outpatient settings, supporting patients with chronic and severe mental illness, which deepened her expertise in complex mental health care.
Mrs. Ulis has pursued advanced training in various therapeutic modalities, allowing her to tailor her approach to each client’s unique needs. Currently, she is an advanced student in the Modern Psychoanalytic Certificate Program at ACAP, where she is enhancing her skills in psychoanalytic principles and transference work.
Known for her compassionate and personalized care, Mrs. Ulis creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions, gain insights, and achieve meaningful growth.
ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
NJ Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
For CE Information- visit our website, https://acapnj.org/ce-information/
For questions or information email Cassio Campello at [email protected]
or call 973-629-1002
