The Psychology of Financial Wellness: Helping Clients Make Money & Mind Work Together

Presented by Darla Bishop, DrPH

Friday, May 29, 2026

9am-10:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm CT / 12pm-1:30pm ET

Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration.

Financial stress is a significant contributor to psychological distress and can influence decision-making, emotional regulation, and treatment engagement. Research in behavioral economics and financial therapy demonstrates that financial decision-making is shaped not only by knowledge but also by cognitive load, emotional regulation, and stress physiology (Mullainathan & Shafir, 2019; Archuleta et al., 2019). When financial stress is present, clients may experience shame, avoidance behaviors, and reduced capacity for long-term planning, which can affect progress in therapy and broader life outcomes.

This program introduces clinicians to the psychological and behavioral mechanisms that influence financial decision-making and financial wellness. Participants will explore how cognitive bandwidth, stress responses, and behavioral patterns influence money-related decisions and how these dynamics appear in clinical settings. Drawing on research from behavioral economics and financial therapy, the session provides practical strategies clinicians can use to support clients in recognizing financial stress patterns, improving decision-making capacity, and integrating financial wellness considerations into treatment planning while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 

This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, 1.5 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.5 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 1.5 NBCC Clock Hours.

Price: $30.00 

Register Link:  https://tcsppofficeofce.com/product/the-psychology-of-financial-wellness-helping-clients-make-money-mind-work-together/