Uli Sann

Prof. Dr. Uli Sann is a faculty member at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, serving as Professor for Theories and Methods of Advisory Service and Psychotherapy in the Department of Social Work since 2008. His career spans academic and clinical roles, including research projects on stress management, competence development, and psychotherapy evaluation.

• Doctoral degree in Human Medicine (2004), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
• Licensed psychological psychotherapist (2002)
• Complementary studies in human medicine at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

Research interests focus on change processes in advisory contexts, leadership in social organizations, and motivational interviewing. His work addresses emotion/motivation dynamics in education, competence funding for action and diagnostics, and implementation of training measures. He specializes in psychosomatic medicine, crisis intervention, and organizational psychology.

Key research projects include:

• Contextual conditions of leadership in municipal administrations (2017-2018)
• FuBiLe (Fulda Bildet Lebensbegleitend) (2014-2018)
• Use of standardized clients for competence development (2012-2014)
• European teacher working conditions study (2000-2003)

Professional affiliations include:

• Head of the competence field "Educational Psychology" at the Frankfurt Future Council
• Member of the academic research center CeSSt (Centre of Research for Society and Sustainability)
• Member of Hessian Chamber of Psychotherapists and Association of University Teachers