Brown Bag Lunch Series | Ask the experts: Navigating dysfunction in mental health facilities
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | zoom
Ask the experts: Navigating dysfunction in mental health facilities
with
Lisa Thomas, NCPsyA, LPAT, LPC, ACS, ATCS
Kaila Hawriluks, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC
Ashley Gerolstein, LPAT, ATR-BC, LPC, ATCS, ACS
Brown Bag Lunch Series
May 21, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE. There is a $17 ADMIN FEE for each CE. The registration will close on May 21 at 10 am EST

Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Mental Health Training: A Student–Supervisor Perspective
Training in the mental health field can be both deeply rewarding and emotionally demanding. Students often encounter personal material—both in the classroom and in field placements—that can evoke unresolved feelings. Clinical settings may expose them to chaotic environments, difficult staff dynamics, systemic limitations, and emotionally intense interactions with clients.
In such conditions, the expectation to engage in self-reflection while managing clinical responsibilities can be overwhelming. Supervisors play a critical role in helping students process these experiences and remain grounded in their development. Just as important, clinical supervision of supervisors provides a needed layer of insurance that the many difficult, often subjective, feelings assailing both therapist and supervisor are recognized, processed and resolved. This process ensures most effective care for all involved in the delicate balance of the therapeutic process.
In this presentation, we share our experiences as student and supervisor, and how we navigated the complexities of clinical training. We will explore how modern psychoanalytic supervision can help contain emotional overload, manage countertransference and resistance, and support students in maintaining emotional balance.
These tools allow for a deeper understanding of clinical work and create space for growth, resilience, and meaningful therapeutic engagement.

Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:
1- Recognize the importance of understanding emotional inductions from both patients and staff within clinical settings.
2- Identify the benefits of consulting directly with patients and staff to enhance therapeutic and organizational insight.
3- Analyze the interpersonal dynamics between students, patients, and staff to foster greater self-awareness and clinical effectiveness.
4- Explore how supervisor resistance may impact the supervisory process and develop strategies to address it constructively.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists

For questions or information email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002

Intro to Modern Psychoanalysis | Spring 2025 Dates - 7 Sessions - 10 CEs
2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | zoom
Understanding motivation, impulses and how we help people recognize choices in life!
6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 – 2025
(New start date!)
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Only on Zoom
Earn 10 CEU’s $350.00

Psychodynamic theory and practice has evolved a long way since the early days of psychoanalysis. Today evidence shows that analytic therapy has much to offer for the full range of emotional disorders.
Modern Psychoanalysis is especially relevant in a world where ideas of cure are connected more with taking away low-functioning defenses rather than redirecting them and building in new skills for resilience and well-being.
The course will introduce participants to the theory and practice of Modern Psychoanalysis. They will learn about unique intervention strategies based on emotional communication and how to use induced feelings and one’s own reactions to understand the case and unblock the course of treatment.

Modern Psychoanalysis is a treatment approach that supports the ego with strategies that improve client compliance and cooperation in treatment. Originally developed to treat extremely regressed patients, it has been adapted and applied to a wide range of disorders and settings.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Identify the emotional responses to cases and distinguish between objective and subjective countertransference.
Articulate the emotional meanings of a range of intervention strategies
Apply modern psychoanalytic concepts to life experiences by providing examples of how they manifest

Judy Lapides, NCPsyA, SCPsyA, is a National and New Jersey State Certified Psychoanalyst. She received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-NJ, and she holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis. Prior to becoming a psychoanalyst, Ms Lapides spent a number of years teaching and working with adolescents. She has a clinical practice in Cedar Knolls, NJ, where she treats adults and adolescents. Ms Lapides is presently on the faculty of ACAP and BGSP-NJ.

CE Approval Statements

Counselors, Art Therapists, Marriage/Family Counselors, LPC’s – Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP) has been approved by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACAP #5709. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACAP is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers – BGSP-NJ, the New Jersey Campus of BGSP is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), by the US Department of Education (USDOE) as a regional accreditor for the six New England states. As such, and in partnership with ACAP, Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis, BGSP-NJ is an approved provider of Social Work Continuing Hours for New Jersey Social Workers, as well as many other states.

NJ Psychoanalysts – ACAP, an ABAP nationally accredited school, is an approved CE provider for Psychoanalysts in New Jersey.

NYS Creative Art Therapists – ACAP is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Art Therapists as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0081

Psychologists – ACAP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ACAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

BBL: Social Justice in Psychotherapy
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Brown Bag Lunch Series | Social Justice in Psychotherapy
with Dan Summer, Ph.D
June 18, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE. There is a $17 ADMIN FEE for each CE.
The registration will close on June 18 at 10 am EST

This engaging lecture will explore the importance of cultivating and maintaining a social justice perspective in clinical practice. Given that access to psychotherapy remains a privilege for many, numerous communities continue to experience hesitancy or mistrust toward seeking mental health treatment. Contributing factors may include historical and ongoing experiences of racism, pathologizing attitudes, and a lack of attention to cultural and racial dynamics within the therapeutic space.
Dr. Summer will emphasize that social justice work extends beyond the therapy room and into the broader community, where collaboration and mutual understanding are vital. The presentation will also address best practices in client screening and ongoing assessment, including attention to trauma histories (of both counselor and client), intergenerational trauma, intersectional identities, and the development of cultural humility. Drawing on his clinical work with historically marginalized populations, Dr. Summer will share real-world examples and reflect on the power dynamics that shape the therapeutic relationship.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Identify their social justice lens when working with clients.
Develop a greater understanding of cultural humility.
Recognize a minimum of one action they can take or have taken to address social justice (or social injustice).

Dr. Dan Summer Ph.D, LAC, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Dr. Dan Summer, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Graduate Counseling Program in the School of Nursing and Health Services at Caldwell University. He holds a doctorate in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. Dr. Summer teaches both art therapy and general counseling courses. His expertise lies in ecological systems, specifically exploring how individuals connect with nature. This interest directly shapes his teaching, guiding students to develop self-compassion and a broader awareness of their connection to all living organisms, both human and non-human.
Dr. Summer has published on eco-art therapy, arts based research, and on social justice art programs.
He has also attended classes at ACAP while working toward achieving his counseling identity.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
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 events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002

Info Session | BGSP-NJ | June 25th, 7 pm EST via ZOOM only
2025-06-25 19:00 - 19:30
Join us for this Information Session and learn about our regionally accredited grad programs! This event will be held online only via Zoom.
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: June 25th, 2025, 7 pm ET
Organizer: Cassio Campello, (973) 629-1002, events@acapnj.org

The virtual event, held Wednesday, June 25, at 7 pm EST, will dive into the program’s top benefits, including:

Flexible Formats: Complete coursework fully online, in person, or a combination of both.
Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience through practical learning with a curriculum that includes 700 hours of clinical experience.
Expert Faculty: 100% of BGSP-NJ faculty are experienced clinicians, meaning you will get the expert guidance you need to launch your career in counseling.
Positive Outcome: 100% of graduates find employment soon after graduation at agencies, hospitals, corporate settings, and in private practice.

No GRE requirement, and you don’t need a counseling background to apply to our flexible M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Info Session | ACAP | June 25, 2025 at 7:30pm EST ZOOM only
2025-06-25 19:30 - 20:00 | zoom
Wednesday, June 25TH, 2025 at 7:30 pm EST ZOOM only!
Free Get Together, Information Session on ZOOM
Meet faculty & current ACAP students!

Become a catalyst for meaningful psychological change.

Train to identify driving unconscious motivations, and to support lasting transformation.

Earn Continuing Education credits while learning new theories and techniques to make a deeper impact in the lives of those who are struggling.

Build lasting connections from anywhere in the world through our vibrant, community-oriented hybrid program
Attend classes on site, in person, or join live via our distance learning platform.

Take a course, a CE workshop, Improve Clinical Skills, become a Certified Psychoanalyst,

Why ACAP?
A Hybrid Center of Excellence
Where in person and virtual learning combine, meeting your scheduling needs.
Outstanding clinical foundation for work in agencies, private practice, clergy, or simply to enjoy learning about the mind and relationships.
Tools for immediate use in work and life!

Want to chat with a current, advanced student, or someone from Admissions?
Contact: Cassio Campelllo
at:
Events@acapnj.org or call 973-629-1002

Full Psychoanalytic program graduates are eligible for NJ State Certification, and licensure in states offering it.

Maturational Process: Early Development and Developmental Failures, OYP
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | zoom
One Year Program – Part I – 6 Weeks
Begins Monday, September 8, 2025

10 CEs

Instructor: Judy Lapides
MACMHC, NJSCPsyA, NCPsyA

Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cost $350
via Zoom

Maturational Process: Early Development and Developmental Failures

This workshop explores the maturational process from early childhood through adulthood, with a focus on the developmental tasks necessary for healthy psychological growth. Participants will examine the environmental, relational, and intrapsychic factors that can create obstacles to maturation, as well as the impact of adverse or disruptive events that may lead to developmental failures. Discussion will address how these early disruptions can influence emotional, cognitive, and social functioning across all stages of life. The course will integrate theory and clinical application, emphasizing the use of these concepts in comprehensive treatment planning, targeted intervention strategies, and the evaluation of therapeutic outcomes. Case material and interactive discussion will support the application of concepts to clinical practice.
Participants will be able to:

Identify the developmental tasks necessary for emotional maturation throughout the lifespan.
Assess events that may lead to developmental failures.
Recognize how obstacles and events lead to emotional maturation or maladaptive patterns throughout the lifespan.

The One Year Program

The program consists of four courses over one year. It provides an opportunity for mental health practitioners and professionals in various disciplines to enhance clinical skills, introducing innovative, Modern Psychoanalytic principles, theories, and techniques.
Participants will discover effective strategies for designing interventions that can reverse maladaptive emotional and behavioral patterns. Through hands-on learning, they will quickly build practical clinical skills that make a lasting difference in their work with clients—fostering collaboration, self-definition, and meaningful growth.
ACAP’s unique methods for navigating challenging clinical situations can be the key to transforming burnout into renewed professional satisfaction. These approaches are grounded in the foundational concepts of Modern Psychoanalysis, offering both depth and practical application.

Judy Lapides, NCPsyA, NJSCPsyA, is a National and New Jersey State Certified psychoanalyst. She received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-NJ, and she holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis. Prior to becoming a psychoanalyst, Ms. Lapides spent a number of years teaching and working with adolescents. She has a clinical practice in Morristown, NJ, where she treats adults and adolescents. Ms Lapides is presently on the faculty of ACAP and BGSP-NJ
Questions?
Contact Cassio Campello
at events@acapnj.org.
Course Fee: $350
CE Fee: $17

CE Provider for:
Creative Art Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists
Mental Health Counselors (NBCC)
NJ Psychoanalysts
NJ Social Workers
Psychologists
Full CE Info Link

Brown Bag Lunch Series | How DBT Interfaces with and Supports Psychodynamic Practice:
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
with Abigail S. Miller, PsyD, NCPsyA
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE
$17 Admin Fee for each CE
Registration closes September 10 at 10:00 AM EST

This informative lecture will focus on an introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a structured therapy that teaches skills to help patients “build a life worth living” through learning to tolerate distress, understand and accept difficult feelings, manage emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships.

Dr. Miller will discuss the key components of DBT, and its structure with a focus on skills groups, the populations for which DBT was developed, and how DBT interfaces with and supports psychodynamic therapy. Dr. Miller will also review the role of DBT assumptions and team agreements, the DBT team approach, and demonstrate a typical DBT skills group session.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Identify what DBT is, how it works, and who can benefit from it.
Develop an understanding of the prescribed structure of DBT.
Recognize and recognize the key components of DBT.
Describe the way DBT and Psychodynamic Therapy can provide reciprocal therapeutic benefit.

Meet your speaker:
Abigail S. Miller, Psy.D., NCPsyA, is a clinical psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manhattan and in private practice in New York City. She is a graduate of ACAP and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Dr. Miller works with patients ranging from adolescents to individuals in their 90s, and with couples.

She performed neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for over 25 years with a focus on dementia, learning disabilities, attentional deficits, and traumatic brain injuries. At the VA, she works with caregivers of individuals with dementia, veterans with cognitive decline, runs psychotherapy groups including a DBT Skills Group, an Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Caregiver Support Group, and a Brain Gains Group.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
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For questions or information, email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002

Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org
Learn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis:
nj.bgsp.edu

BBL: Psychedlics and the Brain with Dr. Elizabeth Olson
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (1 CE)
Cost: Participation is FREE / $17 Admin Fee for each CE
*Registration for the lecture will close on October 22nd at 10:00 AM EST*

What to Expect:
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is emerging as a powerful treatment for several mental health conditions. In this talk, Dr. Olson will provide an overview of the potential psychobiological benefits of working with psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine, in conjunction with traditional psychodynamic therapy. This will be an opportunity to learn about these treatments and gain an understanding of how the brain changes in both the short and long term through the use of these medicines.
Dr. Olson will share information based on current research supporting their use in treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. She will explain how psychedelics increase brain plasticity and reopen critical periods, creating the potential for the brain to shift default reactions and prior learning patterns. Therapeutic use of these medicines also creates opportunities for new emotional and relational experiences. In some cases, these brain changes can be long-lasting, offering much-needed relief from chronic distress.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Identify the primary psychedelic medicines currently being researched and used therapeutically.

Develop some psychobiological mechanisms of psychedelics.

Recognize brain changes associated with psychedelic use in psychotherapy.

Describe evidence supporting psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for mental health conditions.

Meet your speaker:
Elizabeth A. Olson – PsyD, LCSW, CGP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Elizabeth Olson has been in private practice in Boulder, Colorado, for the past 27 years. She is both a practicing psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker, working with teens, young adults, adults, parents, families, and couples. One of her favorite parts of the work week is facilitating long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy groups.
Dr. Olson began studying psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy a year and a half ago and completed an eight-month training program at Naropa University. She will soon be opening her psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practice, primarily focusing on psilocybin.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists

Info Session | BGSP-NJ | Oct 24, 2025 12:15 PM EST via ZOOM only
2025-10-24 12:15 - 13:00
Join us for this Information Session and learn about our regionally accredited grad programs! This event will be held online only via Zoom.
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Friday, Oct 24, 2025 12:15 PM ET
Organizer: Cassio Campello, (973) 629-1002, events@acapnj.org

The virtual event will dive into the program’s top benefits, including:

Flexible Formats: Complete coursework fully online, in person, or a combination of both.
Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience through practical learning with a curriculum that includes 700 hours of clinical experience.
Expert Faculty: 100% of BGSP-NJ faculty are experienced clinicians, meaning you will get the expert guidance you need to launch your career in counseling.
Positive Outcome: 100% of graduates find employment soon after graduation at agencies, hospitals, corporate settings, and in private practice.

No GRE requirement, and you don’t need a counseling background to apply to our flexible M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Info Session | ACAP | Oct 24, 2025 1:00 PM ET, ZOOM only
2025-10-24 13:00 - 13:45 | zoom
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 1:00 PM ET
EST ZOOM only!
Free Get Together, Information Session on ZOOM
Meet faculty & current ACAP students!

Become a catalyst for meaningful psychological change.

Train to identify driving unconscious motivations, and to support lasting transformation.

Earn Continuing Education credits while learning new theories and techniques to make a deeper impact in the lives of those who are struggling.

Build lasting connections from anywhere in the world through our vibrant, community-oriented hybrid program
Attend classes on site, in person, or join live via our distance learning platform.

Take a course, a CE workshop, Improve Clinical Skills, become a Certified Psychoanalyst,

Why ACAP?
A Hybrid Center of Excellence
Where in-person and virtual learning combine, meeting your scheduling needs.
Outstanding clinical foundation for work in agencies, private practice, clergy, or simply to enjoy learning about the mind and relationships.
Tools for immediate use in work and life!

Want to chat with a current, advanced student, or someone from Admissions?
Contact: Cassio Campelllo
at:
Events@acapnj.org or call 973-629-1002

Full Psychoanalytic program graduates are eligible for NJ State Certification, and licensure in states offering it.

NJI Fall 2025 Conference with Adam Phillips
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | zoom
October 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, via Zoom
On Resistance – Adam Phillips webinar
Adam Phillips is a psychoanalyst and one of the most influential essayists and thinkers writing today. He has authored over 20 books of essays and studies, including On Kissing , Tickling , and Being Bored (1993), Becoming Freud: The Making of a Psychoanalyst (2014), Unforbidden Pleasures (2015), On Wanting to Change (2021), and his most recent works, On Giving Up (2024) and On Second Chances: Shakespeare and Freud (2024, co-authored with Stephen Greenblatt). His work, widely translated and celebrated for its clarity, depth, and wit, bridges clinical psychoanalysis, cultural commentary, and literary analysis. Phillips has held several academic positions, including his current role as Honorary Visiting Professor in the Department of English and Related Literature at York University, where he has taught since 2006. Phillips’ contributions extend far beyond the clinic, addressing the intersections of human desire, resistance, and the unconscious both in individual and collective contexts.
In this lecture, Adam Phillips will critically examine the concept of resistance in psychoanalysis, exploring its central role in both clinical practice and theoretical discourse. Resistance, often viewed as an impediment to therapeutic progress, is integral to understanding the unconscious dynamics within the analytic encounter. Phillips will explore how resistance manifests not only in the patient’s reluctance to engage with painful or repressed material, but also in the psychoanalyst’s own countertransference responses. He will argue that these resistances, far from being mere obstacles, are essential to the analytic process, actively shaping its course and revealing deeper unconscious truths. Moreover, Phillips will investigate the relationship between resistance and psychoanalytic writing, suggesting that the challenges of translating unconscious material into language parallel those encountered in clinical work, further highlighting the productive potential of resistance in both therapy and theory.Following the lecture, Phillips will engage in an interactive interview about his work, inviting audience participation to explore the complexities of resistance and its broader relevance in psychoanalytic practice, culture, and society. This session will provide a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the theoretical underpinnings of resistance, offering valuable insights into its implications for contemporary psychoanalysis and beyond.
Learning Objectives:

To explore the role of resistance in psychoanalysis, both in clinical practice and in the writing of psychoanalytic theory.
To explore the ways in which resistance functions as a dynamic force in shaping unconscious life, identity, and social structures.
To examine the relationship between resistance and the political dimensions of the unconscious, including how resistance offers insight into individual symptoms and broader political and social dynamics.

Continuing Education Credits/Hours:
For Psychologists: This program is co-sponsored by Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP) and The New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis (NJI). ACAP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ACAP maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. www.acapnj.org
For NJ Social Workers: This program is co-sponsored by The New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work, which provides leadership and support to clinical social workers in all practice settings. The New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work has given voice to clinical social workers dealing with the healthcare industry. The organization provides outstanding continuing education programs and opportunities for collegial contact. www.njscsw.org
For Licensed Professional Counselors: NJI has been approved by NBCC as an approved continuing education provider, ACEP No. 5822. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credits are clearly identified. NJI is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
For Psychoanalysts: NJI is an approved entity to provide CE for New Jersey Psychoanalysts. NJI is an ABAP accredited institution.
Level: All levels
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Conference Costs:

Professionals: $110.00
Professionals NOT seeking CE credits/clock hours: $90.00
NJI Faculty currently teaching: $60.00
Current NJI candidates: $25.00
Other Institutes’ candidates (ID REQUIRED): $25.00
NJI Interns: Free

Cancellation policy: Cancellations made prior 72 hours (3 days) before the event will receive a full refund minus $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event will be given half of the registration fees.Refunds will not be given for same day cancellations.
There is no potential conflict of interest and/or commercial support for this continuing education event.
Get Your Tickets here
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Last day to register for this event is 10/22/25.
For more information or registration please call 201-836-1065, visit us online www.njinstitute.com or via regular mail, 121 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Non-Discrimination Policy: NJI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, or creed.

Listening: From brain to mind Neuropsychoanalysis in Action: Amazing diagnostic, relational, therapeutic tool
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:40 | zoom
10 CEs
5 week course,
Live on Zoom only, from ACAP in Livingston, NJ
Wedndesdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3, 2025, 7:00 to 8:40pm (EST)
No class Thanksgiving week.
Course Fee: $350

Course Format
We will explore the structure and functions of brain/mind development and interactions through a multi-model approach. Learning how this perspective can enhance the important work clinicians do every day through:

Readings,
individual stories,
case presentations,
guest lecturers,
videos; and
lively class exchange.

This first 5-week section addresses the foundation of neuropsychoanalytic thinking by bringing concepts alive in application to real case studies.

Instructor:
Patricia Harte Bratt, PhD is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist practicing in Livingston, NJ and New York City. Her early career focused on psychodiagnostics and neuropsychology. Combining that with psychoanalytic training, she became involved in neuropsychoanalytic studies in the early 2000’s. Dr. Bratt is a director at ACAP, and BGSP-NJ. She is president of the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP) and the NJ Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee.
As Director of Applied Psychoanalysis at ACAP Dr. Bratt developed it’s program in Trauma & Resilience Studies, and in 2018 launched the iStrive Center: a weekend program for young adults on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Bratt’s recent book, Mutual Growth in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship: Reciprocal Resilience, is published by Routledge

www.patriciabratt.com
patbratt@comcast.net

This course provides 10 CE hours.
There is a $17 administration fee for certificates.
ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists

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CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or information, email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org or call 973-629-1002

Cosponsored by: NAAP
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis is the membership association representing Psychoanalysts in professional advancement, and legislative, cultural, credentialing, and public awareness projects.
naap.org

ACAP FALL CONFERENCE
2025-11-01 13:30 - 19:00 | Zoom & In-Person
Co-sponsored by BGSP-NJ & NAAP
CONSTELLATIONS
ACAP FALL CONFERENCE
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at our upcoming conference, Constellations, where the play will be performed live, followed by a thought-provoking discussion exploring the deeper psychological layers of the story. Through the lens of motivations, memory, and the unconscious, our discussions will unpack the emotional and philosophical complexities that drive the characters and ourselves across infinite timelines. This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with both the artistic and psychoanalytic dimensions of the play, inviting audiences to reflect on the choices we make—and the ones we might have made—in the ever-shifting landscape of human connection.
November 1, 2025
Online: 3:00-7:00 PM EST on Zoom
or
In Person: 1:30-7:00 EST PM
Porta Restaurant for Luncheon & ACAP’s 45 Year Anniversary Celebration
Montclair Film
505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
4 Clock hours (online) | 5 Clock hours (in person)

Luncheon & ACAP’s 45 Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of ACAP with a special luncheon at Porta Montclair, featuring a 1-hour CE presentation on The History and Development of Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Approaches. Learn about ACAP’s origins, its key figures, and its enduring contributions to the field.
In person only | 1:30–3:30 pm EST Limited to 80 seats 499 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Theater Conference: Constellations
Following lunch join us for an unforgettable evening at our upcoming conference, Constellations, where the play will be performed live, followed by a thought-provoking discussion exploring the deeper psychological layers of the story. Through the lens of motivations, memory, and the unconscious, our discussions will unpack the emotional and philosophical complexities that drive the characters and ourselves across infinite timelines.
This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with both the artistic and psychoanalytic dimensions of the play, inviting audiences to reflect on the choices we make—and the ones we might have made—in the ever-shifting landscape of human connection.
📍 In person: 4–7 pm EST | Limited to 80 seats
505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

💻 Online: 3–7 pm EST on Zoom

Luncheon Presentation by Dr. Annette Vaccaro, EdD, LCSW
Dr. Annette Vaccaro, EdD, LCSW is a faculty member and director at The Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP). She maintains a general practice with a specialty in clinical supervision in Livingston, NJ.
Dr. Vaccaro is also the Director of Academic Affairs at The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis at their New Jersey Campus, In addition, Dr. Vaccaro is also an Associate Professor at Caldwell University and a Program Coordinator in the counseling department.

More Information

Conference Questions?
Email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002
Attendance Fees

In Person – $110
Virtual – $80
CE Fee – $17 per CE

Fall 2025 OYP - ACAP112 Analytic Listening
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:30 | zoom
One Year Program – Part II – 6 Weeks
Begins Monday, November 10th, 2025
Analytic Listening
10 CEs

Instructor: Judy Lapides
MACMHC, NJSCPsyA, NCPsyA
Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/1, 12/8,12/ 15
Monday Evenings 6:00PM (ET) – 7:30PM (ET)
Cost $350
via Zoom

Analytic Listening:

This course meets on six dates and will introduce students to the unique way a clinician listens as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. By allowing clients to introduce topics without interference, the clinician listens to the client’s story, mode of communication, and the story that is not being told. The untold story is analyzed silently, as the unconscious communication is reported in dreams, projections, defense mechanisms, resistances, and transference communications. After listening attentively, the clinician intervenes with questions—not interpretations—in order to strengthen the ego.
*10 NBCC-approved CE hours for counselors, marriage and family therapists, and art therapists.*
Participants will be able to:

Identify unconscious communication reported in dreams, projections, defense mechanisms, resistances, and transference communications.
Listen as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
Explore communications for their symbolic meanings.
Design Interventions that can empower the client and strengthen the ego.
Assess the impact of specific interventions to facilitate progressive communication.

The One Year Program

The program consists of four courses over one year. It provides an opportunity for mental health practitioners and professionals in various disciplines to enhance clinical skills, introducing innovative, Modern Psychoanalytic principles, theories, and techniques.
Participants will discover effective strategies for designing interventions that can reverse maladaptive emotional and behavioral patterns. Through hands-on learning, they will quickly build practical clinical skills that make a lasting difference in their work with clients—fostering collaboration, self-definition, and meaningful growth.

ACAP’s unique methods for navigating challenging clinical situations can be the key to transforming burnout into renewed professional satisfaction. These approaches are grounded in the foundational concepts of Modern Psychoanalysis, offering both depth and practical application.
Full information about the four courses at

One-Year Program: Modern Psychoanalytic Studies

Judy Lapides, NCPsyA, NJSCPsyA, is a National and New Jersey State Certified psychoanalyst. She received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-NJ, and she holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis.
Prior to becoming a psychoanalyst, Ms. Lapides spent a number of years teaching and working with adolescents. She has a clinical practice in Morristown, NJ, where she treats adults and adolescents. Ms Lapides is presently on the faculty of ACAP and BGSP-NJ.

Questions?

Contact Cassio Campello

at events@acapnj.org.

Course Fee: $350

CE Fee: $17

CE Provider for:

Creative Art Therapists

Marriage & Family Therapists

Mental Health Counselors (NBCC)

NJ Nurses

NJ Psychoanalysts

NJ Social Workers

Psychologists

Brown Bag Lunch Series | DBT: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Abigail S. Miller, PsyD, NCPsyA
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE
$17 Admin Fee for each CE
Registration closes November 19 at 10:00 AM EST

This lecture and DBT skills class demonstration is, at the request of our BBL group, a follow-up to Dr. Miller’s Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Psychodynamic Practice: A Therapeutic Alliance presentation in September 2025. For November, she will give a brief review of key components of DBT and the structure of a skills group. The focus will then be on Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation. Dr. Miller will explain the DBT model for describing emotions and the use of Opposite Action, a specific emotional regulation skill for changing emotional responses. She will demonstrate this process through running a mini-group demo in her presentation.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Describe the structure and goals of a DBT Skills group.
Experience a DBT Skills class.
Recognize therapeutic benefits a DBT Skills group for individual psychodynamic patients.
Learn Basics of the DBT Model for describing Emotions and the skill of “Opposite Action.”

Abigail S. Miller, PsyD, NCPsyA, is a clinical psychologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manhattan and in private practice in New York City. She is a graduate of ACAP and the Ferkauf Graduatewith A School of Psychology. Dr. Miller works with patients ranging from adolescents to individuals in their 90s, and with couples.
She performed neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for over 25 years with a focus on dementia, learning disabilities, attentional deficits, and traumatic brain injuries. At the VA, she works with caregivers of individuals with dementia, veterans with cognitive decline, runs psychotherapy groups including a DBT Skills Group, an Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Caregiver Support Group, and a Brain Gains Group.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
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CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or information, email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002

Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org
Learn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis:
nj.bgsp.edu

Brown Bag Lunch Series | Imposter Syndrome
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Imposter Syndrome
with Susan L. Saunders, LCSW, NCPsyA, ACS
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE
$17 Admin Fee for each CE
Registration closes December 17 at 10:00 AM EST

Have you ever had times where despite knowing you are knowledgeable and well-educated in your field, you have moments of feeling like a fraud? Have there been moments in a session where you think you don’t know what to say to a patient?
Why do those feelings occur at times? Is this a pattern? How can therapists use their own imposter feelings as insight rather than evidence of inadequacy? We will review psychodynamic understandings about how, where, and when those thoughts and feelings may originate. Pertinent theories will be reviewed, as well as the impact of personal life history and countertransference feelings, both objective and subjective.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Describe unconscious dynamics leading to
thoughts and feelings of Imposter Syndrome.
Recognize five different personality types
as described by Valerie Young, EdD
Identify and understand countertransference feelings
and their potential impact on clinical work with patients.

Susan L. Saunders, LCSW, NCPsyA, ACS, is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with many years of private practice experience. She has an office in Livingston where she works with adults, adolescents, couples, and groups. A graduate of ACAP, she is licensed in NJ and NY. At ACAP she is a Teaching Assistant, a Fellow and the coordinator of the Brown Bag Lunch workshops. She is certified as a Clinical Social Work Supervisor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor for counselors.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
Click here for full information on
CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or additional information,
contact us at events@acapnj.org or 973-629-1002.

Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org

Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision
2026-01-10 08:30 - 12:30 | zoom
5 hours • $125
Saturday, January 10 • 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
NASW Approval #202485-2
NBCC Approved #5709
Focuses on application of supervisory technique across mental health models with case examples. Participants may bring their own supervisory cases.
Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision, 5 hours
This course focuses on practice and technique within a comparative framework within mental health models of supervision. The course will explore case examples stemming from various aspects of supervisory work from the beginning to the experience of a supervisor. The triadic relationship between the supervisor, supervise, and client will be defined through discussion of the application of technique to everyday supervisory challenges, reflecting a range of sites and settings. Participants are encouraged to bring their own case examples to integrate into the learning process.

Ethical Issues in Art Therapy ﻿& Mental Health Supervision
2026-01-10 08:30 - 13:30 | zoom
5 hours • $125
Saturday, January 10 • 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
NBCC Approved #5709
LCAT Approved Provider #CAT-0081
Ethical applications within mental health and Art Therapy supervision, with case examples across settings.
Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

Ethical Issues in Art Therapy and Mental Health Supervision, 5 hours
This course focuses on practice and technique broadly for mental health professions and narrows to applications of ethics to art therapy practice. Case examples stem from various aspects of supervisory work with beginning to the experienced supervisor. The triadic relationship between the supervisor, supervisee and client will be defined through discussion of the application of technique to everyday supervisory challenges, reflecting a range of sites and settings in which art therapist and mental health practitioners work. Participants are encouraged to bring their own case examples to integrate into the learning process.

20-Hour Clinical Supervision Course | Social Worker Clinical Supervision Course or 5 Year Renewal for the ACS Credential
2026-01-10 08:30 - 18:30 | zoom
Social Worker Clinical Supervision Course or 5 Year Renewal for the ACS Credential
– 20 hours, includes Ethics (5), Culture Competency (3), and Opioids (1)
January 10 & 11, 2026 • 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Fee: $500
Approved by the NJ Social Work Examiners
Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

These courses will address the Supervisory roles and functions within a comparative framework using mental health models including: counseling, social work, art therapy, and psychoanalytic approaches. The course will begin defining the supervisory process and move into the dimensions that build the supervisee-supervisor relationship. Topics will address the historical, theoretical, practical, ethical and cultural aspects of supervisory work. The many functions of the supervisor are outlined such as case review, evaluation, supportive intervention, education, and professional growth. Additional areas of focus will be on a range of supervisory settings from agency to private practice, learning and teaching styles, the parallel process while supervising a range of settings and populations, leadership styles, supervisor self-care and countertransference reactions to the supervisee, handling conflicts, building and maintaining relationship with peers and treatment collaborations and working within the culture of an organization. A range of supervision modalities will be explored including group, individual, consultation and educational formats. Integration of the models will build the participant’s identity and function as a supervisor. The course format is lecture, discussion, reading and experiential small group activities.

45-Hour Clinical Supervision Course
2026-01-10 08:30 - 18:30 | zoom
45-Hour Clinical Supervision Course
Counselors & Related Mental Health Professions
Includes: Ethics (5), Cultural Competency (3), Opioids (1)
January 10 & 11, 2026 • 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Fee: $500
*20 hours this cycle, with 25 additional hours on weekend days (Saturdays/Sundays) in April–May 2026 TBD*
RCTP#1014-ACS: Clinical Supervision Workshop for Credentialing & Education (CCE) registered 1014-ACS training provider. This course is approved as a 45-hour ACS training course.
Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

These courses will address the Supervisory roles and functions within a comparative framework using mental health models including: counseling, social work, art therapy, and psychoanalytic approaches. The course will begin defining the supervisory process and move into the dimensions that build the supervisee-supervisor relationship. Topics will address the historical, theoretical, practical, ethical and cultural aspects of supervisory work. The many functions of the supervisor are outlined such as case review, evaluation, supportive intervention, education, and professional growth. Additional areas of focus will be on a range of supervisory settings from agency to private practice, learning and teaching styles, the parallel process while supervising a range of settings and populations, leadership styles, supervisor self-care and countertransference reactions to the supervisee, handling conflicts, building and maintaining relationship with peers and treatment collaborations and working within the culture of an organization. A range of supervision modalities will be explored including group, individual, consultation and educational formats. Integration of the models will build the participant’s identity and function as a supervisor. The course format is lecture, discussion, reading and experiential small group activities.

Understanding Opioids, Opioid Addiction, & the Effects of Marijuana
2026-01-10 13:30 - 14:30 | zoom
1-hour Opioid Training • $30
Saturday, January 10 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm
APA Approved
NASW-NJ Approval #202488-4
NBCC Approved #5709
Overview of opioid use, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and functional impact of marijuana.
Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

Understanding Opioids, Opioid Addiction, and the Effects of Marijuana,
1.0 hour Opioid; 0.5 hour Marijuana
This presentation will provide an overview of the opioid class of drugs. The impact of opioid use as a current epidemic is described. Use of the DSM V to identify criteria for diagnosis will be reviewed when considering cases in which opioid use is present and treatment options presented. The effects of marijuana and its impact on everyday functioning are presented.

10-Hour Clinical Supervision Course | Art Therapists & Related Mental Health Professions
2026-01-11 08:30 - 18:30 | zoom
Art Therapists & Related Mental Health Professions
Sunday, January 11, 2026 • 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Fee: $250
NBCC Approved #5709
LCAT Approved Provider #CAT-0081
Add-On Option:
Art Therapy Ethics – 5 hours
Saturday, January 10, 2026 • 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fee: $125
Applicable toward ATCS, ATR-BC renewal, LCAT/LAAT/LPAT CEs

Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

These courses will address the Supervisory roles and functions within a comparative framework using mental health models including: counseling, social work, art therapy, and psychoanalytic approaches. The course will begin defining the supervisory process and move into the dimensions that build the supervisee-supervisor relationship. Topics will address the historical, theoretical, practical, ethical and cultural aspects of supervisory work. The many functions of the supervisor are outlined such as case review, evaluation, supportive intervention, education, and professional growth. Additional areas of focus will be on a range of supervisory settings from agency to private practice, learning and teaching styles, the parallel process while supervising a range of settings and populations, leadership styles, supervisor self-care and countertransference reactions to the supervisee, handling conflicts, building and maintaining relationship with peers and treatment collaborations and working within the culture of an organization. A range of supervision modalities will be explored including group, individual, consultation and educational formats. Integration of the models will build the participant’s identity and function as a supervisor. The course format is lecture, discussion, reading and experiential small group activities.

The Influence of Culture in Clinical Supervision
2026-01-11 09:30 - 12:30 | zoom
3 hours • $125
Sunday, January 11 • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
NASW Approval #202485-3
NBCC Approved #5709
Addresses cultural factors affecting supervisory roles, process, and relationships across counseling, social work, and psychoanalytic approaches.
Interactive, Synchronous Video Conference Format (via Zoom)

Co-sponsored by NAAP & BGSP-NJ

The Influence of Culture in Clinical Supervision, 3 hours
The course will address the influence of culture on supervisory roles and functions within a comparative framework using mental health models including: counseling, social work and psychoanalytic approaches. The course will begin defining the supervisory process and move into the cultural dimensions that impact the supervisee-supervisor relationship and process. Topics will address the historical, practical, ethical, and cultural aspects of supervisory work. The course format is lecture, case review, reading, and experiential small group activities.

Treatment of ﻿ ﻿Impulse ﻿and Obsessive Disorders | One Year Program
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | zoom
One Year Program – Part III* – 6 Weeks
Begins Monday, January 26, 2026
10 CEs
Instructor: Judy Lapides, MACMHC, NCPsyA, NJSCPsyA
Dates: 1/26/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
Monday evenings 6:00PM (ET) – 7:30PM (ET)
via Zoom
*One Year Program courses may be taken in any order.

The course prepares clinicians to work psychodynamically, at a new depth, with a wide range of presenting symptoms and offers perspectives from other mental health disciplines.
The recognition of constitutional tendencies, early attachment issues, psychological resistances, transference and countertransference issues will be addressed in terms of origins of conditions and impact on the treatment alliance.

This course meets on six dates. Each week different clinical diagnostic categories are discussed, such as:

Addictions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorder and other disorders of impulse and compulsion will be explored.

The One-Year Program
The program consists of four courses over one year. It provides an opportunity for mental health practitioners and professionals in various disciplines to enhance clinical skills, introducing innovative, Modern Psychoanalytic principles, theories, and techniques.

Participants will discover effective strategies for designing interventions that can reverse maladaptive emotional and behavioral patterns. Through hands-on learning, they will quickly build practical clinical skills that make a lasting difference in their work with clients—fostering collaboration, self-definition, and meaningful growth.
ACAP’s unique methods for navigating challenging clinical situations can be the key to transforming burnout into renewed professional satisfaction. These approaches are grounded in the foundational concepts of Modern Psychoanalysis, offering both depth and practical application.
Full information about the four courses at
https://acapnj.org/one-year-program-modern-psychoanalytic-studies/

Participants will be able to:
Identify the clinical diagnostic criteria for addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorders and impulse disorders.

Develop tools for working effectively with individuals presenting impulse and obsessive disorders.

Recognize the dynamics, early resistances, and transference and countertransference issues necessary to facilitate a working alliance with individuals presenting impulse and obsessive disorders.

Judy Lapides, MACMHC, NCPsyA, NJSCPsyA
Judy Lapides, is a National and New Jersey State Certified psychoanalyst. She received a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis-NJ, and she holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis.
Prior to becoming a psychoanalyst, Ms. Lapides spent a number of years teaching and working with adolescents. She has a clinical practice in Morristown, NJ, where she treats adults and adolescents. Ms Lapides is presently on the faculty of ACAP and BGSP-NJ

BBL | The Emotional Logic of Addiction Understanding Addiction from a Neuropsychoanalytic Perspective
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Brown Bag Lunch Series
The Emotional Logic of Addiction Understanding Addiction from a Neuropsychoanalytic Perspective
with Cassio Campello, MD, LPC
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE
$17 Admin Fee for each CE
Registration closes January 28 at 10:00 AM EST

This workshop introduces a neuropsychoanalytic framework for understanding addiction not simply as maladaptive substance use, but as a disorder of affect regulation. It explores how early disruptions in emotional development and attachment can mobilize aggression in the service of restoring psychological equilibrium, and how this repetitive process may evolve into shutdown states and compulsive patterns of self-regulation.
Addiction is conceptualized as a substitute regulatory mechanism—one that temporarily manages overwhelming internal distress while simultaneously reinforcing dependency. Clinical implications include a shift in therapeutic focus from symptom suppression toward enhancing affect tolerance, restoring adaptive aggression, and strengthening relational and symbolic capacities.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Describe addiction as a disorder of affect regulation from a neuropsychoanalytic perspective.
Identify the role of aggression in the development and persistence of addictive dynamics.
Integrate neuropsychoanalytic concepts into clinical formulation and treatment planning to enhance affect tolerance and psychological functioning.

Cassio Campello, MD, LPC, is a psychoanalytic clinician and educator with extensive experience integrating neuroscience, affect regulation, and psychotherapy. He is an Advanced Psychoanalytic Candidate at the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. Dr. Campello practices at the North Jersey Consultation Center (ACAP) and in private practice, and serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Psychology at Caldwell University. His prior career as a board-certified anesthesiologist informs his neuropsychoanalytic approach to addiction, trauma, and emotional regulation.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
Click here for full information on
CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or additional information,
contact us at events@acapnj.org or 973-629-1002.

Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org
Learn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis:
nj.bgsp.edu

Info Session | BGSP-NJ | February 13, 2026 @ 12:30 PM EST via ZOOM only
2026-02-13 12:30 - 13:00 | zoom
Join us for this Information Session and learn about our regionally accredited grad programs! This event will be held online only via Zoom.
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Fri, Feb 13, 2026 12:30 PM ET
Organizer: Cassio Campello, (973) 629-1002, events@acapnj.org

The virtual event will dive into the program’s top benefits, including:

Flexible Formats: Complete coursework fully online, in person, or a combination of both.
Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience through practical learning with a curriculum that includes 700 hours of clinical experience.
Expert Faculty: 100% of BGSP-NJ faculty are experienced clinicians, meaning you will get the expert guidance you need to launch your career in counseling.
Positive Outcome: 100% of graduates find employment soon after graduation at agencies, hospitals, corporate settings, and in private practice.

No GRE requirement, and you don’t need a counseling background to apply to our flexible M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Info Session | ACAP | February 13th, 2026 1:00 PM ET, ZOOM only
2026-02-13 13:00 - 13:45 | zoom
Friday, February 13th, 2026
@ 1:00 pm EST ZOOM only!
Free Get Together, Information Session on ZOOM
Meet faculty & current ACAP students!

Become a catalyst for meaningful psychological change.
Train to identify unconscious driving motivations and support lasting transformation.
Earn Continuing Education credits while learning deepening clinical skills and your impact in the lives of those who are struggling.
Build lasting connections from anywhere in the world through our vibrant, community-oriented hybrid program
Attend classes on site, in person, or join live via our distance learning platform.

Take a course, a CE workshop, Improve Clinical Skills, become a Certified Psychoanalyst,

Why ACAP?
A Hybrid Center of Excellence
Where in-person and virtual learning combine, meeting your scheduling needs.
Outstanding clinical foundation for work in agencies, private practice, clergy, or simply to enjoy learning about the mind and relationships.
Tools for immediate use in work and life!

Want to chat with a current, advanced student, or someone from Admissions?
Contact: Cassio Campelllo
at:
Events@acapnj.org or call 973-629-1002

Full Psychoanalytic program graduates are eligible for NJ State Certification, and licensure in states offering it.

Listening: ﻿ ﻿Where Mind Meets Brain Affective Systems in Clinical Practice
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:40 | zoom
Listening: Where Mind Meets Brain
Affective Systems in Clinical Practice: Neuropsychoanalysis in Action Series
10 CEs
What if improving therapeutic outcomes didn’t require learning a new technique—but listening differently?
5-week course,
Live on Zoom only,
from ACAP in Livingston, NJ
Wednesdays, Feb 25 – March 25, 2026, 7:00 to 8:40pm (EST)
Course Fee: $350
Co-sponsored by BGSP-NJ & NAAP

This course invites clinicians to deepen therapeutic listening using Jaak Panksepp’s emotional systems as a guide to understanding development, relationship, and psychopathology. By focusing on the Lust, Care, Panic–Grief, and Play Systems, clinicians learn how affective brain processes shape motivation, attachment, loss, and resilience—and how subtle shifts in listening can support safety, regulation, and meaningful change in therapy.
Designed to be immediately applicable to clinical work, the course integrates case material, discussion, video, and guest presenters, and concludes with a practical look at psychopharmacology and collaborative clinical practice when medication is part of treatment.

For clinicians seeking depth without pressure—and a new way of listening that supports change.
No prior participation in the Listening series is required.
This 5-week section addresses the foundations of neuropsychoanalytic thinking by bringing concepts alive in application to real case studies.
Live on Zoom only,
from ACAP in Livingston, NJ
Be on the lookout for the upcoming list of guest speakers!

Instructor:
Patricia Harte Bratt, PhD is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist practicing in Livingston, NJ and New York City. Her early career focused on psychodiagnostics and neuropsychology. Combining that with psychoanalytic training, she became involved in neuropsychoanalytic studies in the early 2000’s. Dr. Bratt is a director at ACAP, and BGSP-NJ. She is president of the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP) and the NJ Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee.
As Director of Applied Psychoanalysis at ACAP Dr. Bratt developed it’s program in Trauma & Resilience Studies, and in 2018 launched the iStrive Center: a weekend program for young adults on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Bratt’s recent book, Mutual Growth in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship: Reciprocal Resilience, is published by Routledge
www.patriciabratt.com
patbratt@comcast.net

This course provides 10 CE hours.
There is a $17 administration fee for certificates.
ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
Psychoanalysts
NY Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
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CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or information, email Cassio Campello at events@acapnj.org
or call 973-629-1002
Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org
Learn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s
in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
and
in Psychoanalysis:
nj.bgsp.edu

Cosponsored by:
NAAP
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
is the membership association representing Psychoanalysts
in professional advancement, and legislative, cultural, credentialing,
and public awareness projects.
naap.org

Brown Bag Lunch Series | Countertransference Resistance: Over-gratifying the Patient
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Countertransference Resistance: Over-gratifying the Patient
with Patricia Ulis, MSW, LCSW
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
On Zoom Only – 1 CE
Participation is FREE
$17 Admin Fee for each CE
Registration closes March 4th at 10:00 AM EST

Patient resistance is a familiar and expected part of psychotherapy, and working through it can be deeply transformative for both patient and clinician. But what happens when the therapist experiences resistance within the therapeutic relationship?
Countertransference resistances—whether understood as induced responses or as elements of the therapist’s own emotional history—are common, normal, and often overlooked aspects of clinical work. Recognizing these reactions in real time is essential to maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance and supporting meaningful treatment progress.
One form of countertransference resistance is the impulse to over-gratify the patient. When difficult feelings arise, therapists may feel pressure to provide quick relief, avoid disappointment, or prevent anger. While understandable, this response can unintentionally interfere with the therapeutic process. Learning to recognize and thoughtfully use one’s countertransference reactions—even when they are uncomfortable—can become one of the most valuable tools in psychotherapy.
This presentation will explore the dynamics of over-gratifying the patient as a countertransference resistance, using clinical examples to illustrate how greater awareness can strengthen therapeutic effectiveness.
Course Objectives – Participants will be able to:

Define the concept of countertransference resistance.
Recognize how countertransference resistance can appear in the clinical setting.
Describe the impulse to over-gratify the patient and the potential risks involved.
Identify strategies for utilizing or minimizing countertransference resistances in treatment.

Meet your speaker:
Patricia Ulis, MSW, LCSW
Patricia Ulis, MSW, LCSW, is a social worker, psychotherapist, in Livingston, NJ, with over 25 years of experience in private practice. Earlier in her career she worked in outpatient settings serving individuals with chronic and severe mental illness. Ms. Ulis has extensive training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and is currently an Advanced Candidate in the Modern Psychoanalytic Certificate Program at ACAP. She also serves as a clinician with ACAP’s NJCC treatment service in Livingston.

ACAP is an approved CE provider for:
Art Therapists
Counselors
Marriage and Family Counselors
NJ Psychoanalysts
Social Workers
NY Creative Arts Therapists
Psychologists
Click here for full information on
CE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ

For questions or additional information,
contact us at events@acapnj.org or 973-629-1002.

Learn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited
Psychoanalytic Certificate program:
www.acapnj.org
Learn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis:
nj.bgsp.edu

Info Session | BGSP-NJ | Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:30 PM ET via ZOOM only
2026-03-27 12:30 - 13:00 | zoom
Join us for this Information Session and learn about our regionally accredited grad programs! This event will be held online only via Zoom.
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:30 PM ET
Organizer: Cassio Campello, (973) 629-1002, events@acapnj.org

The virtual event will dive into the program’s top benefits, including:

Flexible Formats: Complete coursework fully online, in person, or a combination of both.
Hands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience through practical learning with a curriculum that includes 700 hours of clinical experience.
Expert Faculty: 100% of BGSP-NJ faculty are experienced clinicians, meaning you will get the expert guidance you need to launch your career in counseling.
Positive Outcome: 100% of graduates find employment soon after graduation at agencies, hospitals, corporate settings, and in private practice.

No GRE requirement, and you don’t need a counseling background to apply to our flexible M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
