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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series | Countertransference Resistance:  Over-gratifying the Patient
DESCRIPTION:Countertransference Resistance: Over-gratifying the Patient\nwith Patricia Ulis\, MSW\, LCSW\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST \nOn Zoom Only – 1 CE \nParticipation is FREE \n$17 Admin Fee for each CE \nRegistration closes March 4th at 10:00 AM EST \n\n\nPatient 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? \nCountertransference 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. \nOne 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. \nThis 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. \nCourse Objectives – Participants will be able to: \n\nDefine the concept of countertransference resistance.\nRecognize how countertransference resistance can appear in the clinical setting.\nDescribe the impulse to over-gratify the patient and the potential risks involved.\nIdentify strategies for utilizing or minimizing countertransference resistances in treatment.\n\n\nMeet your speaker:\nPatricia Ulis\, MSW\, LCSW \nPatricia 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. \n\nACAP is an approved CE provider for: \nArt Therapists \nCounselors \nMarriage and Family Counselors \nNJ Psychoanalysts \nSocial Workers \nNY Creative Arts Therapists \nPsychologists \nClick here for full information on \nCE @ ACAP/BGSP-NJ \n\n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information\, \ncontact us at events@acapnj.org or 973-629-1002. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about ACAP’s CE programs and nationally accredited \nPsychoanalytic Certificate program: \nwww.acapnj.org \nLearn about BGSP-NJ’s regionally accredited MA’s in \nClinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychoanalysis: \nnj.bgsp.edu
URL:https://acapnj.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-countertransference-resistance-over-gratifying-the-patient/
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SUMMARY:Info Session | BGSP-NJ | Fri\, Mar 27\, 2026 12:30 PM ET via ZOOM only
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Information Session and learn about our regionally accredited grad programs! This event will be held online only via Zoom.\nLocation: Virtual event \nDate and time: Fri\, Mar 27\, 2026 12:30 PM ET \nOrganizer: Cassio Campello\, (973) 629-1002\, events@acapnj.org \n  \n\n  \nThe virtual event will dive into the program’s top benefits\, including: \n\nFlexible Formats: Complete coursework fully online\, in person\, or a combination of both.\nHands-On Learning: Gain real-world experience through practical learning with a curriculum that includes 700 hours of clinical experience.\nExpert Faculty: 100% of BGSP-NJ faculty are experienced clinicians\, meaning you will get the expert guidance you need to launch your career in counseling.\nPositive Outcome: 100% of graduates find employment soon after graduation at agencies\, hospitals\, corporate settings\, and in private practice.\n\nNo GRE requirement\, and you don’t need a counseling background to apply to our flexible M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
URL:https://acapnj.org/event/info-session-bgsp-nj-fri-mar-27-2026-1230-pm-et-via-zoom-only/
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SUMMARY:Info Session | ACAP | Fri\, Mar 27\, 2026 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM ET\,  ZOOM only
DESCRIPTION:Fri\, Mar 27\, 2026 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM EST\, Zoom only \nFree Get Together\, Information Session on ZOOM \nMeet faculty & current ACAP students! \n\n\nBecome a catalyst for meaningful psychological change.\nTrain to identify unconscious driving motivations and support lasting transformation.\nEarn Continuing Education credits while learning deepening clinical skills and your impact in the lives of those who are struggling.\nBuild lasting connections from anywhere in the world through our vibrant\, community-oriented hybrid program\nAttend classes on site\, in person\, or join live via our distance learning platform.\n\nTake a course\, a CE workshop\, Improve Clinical Skills\, become a Certified Psychoanalyst\, \n\nWhy ACAP?\nA Hybrid Center of Excellence \nWhere in-person and virtual learning combine\, meeting your scheduling needs. \nOutstanding clinical foundation for work in agencies\, private practice\, clergy\, or simply to enjoy learning about the mind and relationships. \nTools for immediate use in work and life! \n\nWant to chat with a current\, advanced student\, or someone from Admissions? \nContact: Cassio Campelllo \nat: \nEvents@acapnj.org or call 973-629-1002 \n  \nFull Psychoanalytic program graduates are eligible for NJ State Certification\, and licensure in states offering it.
URL:https://acapnj.org/event/info-session-acap-fri-mar-27-2026-115-pm-200-pm-et-zoom-only/
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