Contemporary Psychoanalysis

Freud has been described as upending western civilization along the likes of Copernicus, Galileo and Darwin. Few contemporary characters have had a greater impact, right or wrong.

Psychoanalysis has a rich and complex history in and of itself. To describe this theory as “one thing” would be irresponsible and naive. TIPP takes particular influence from recent theoretical and clinical applications, often described as object relations, relational and intersubjective psychoanalysis.

While not entirely separate, nor entirely the same, TIPP is also heavily informed by the body of knowledge known as attachment theory and science. Part psychoanalysis, part neuroscience, part anthropology and child development, this body of knowledge is rich, essential, and binding.

Ecumenical Christian Theology

Ecumenism is by no means a simple term. TIPP has two particular understandings of the concept, and while unity is one particular goal, mutual recognition and the furthering of an open heart to love our neighbor are equally the goal.

An ecumenical stance, grounded in respect and humility, allows for a rich dialog between Christian denominations. Unity among diversity empowers us to confront difficulties, ironies and hypocrisies.

We also value an interfaith and inter religious notion of ecumenism, where the Divine God, reveled in creation, is approached, encountered and revered from other Abrahamic faiths, other religions, and philosophical or cultural traditions.

TIPP requires no one to believe in any particular tenant, and TIPP respects the particular journey each of us are on, at any particular moment.

Intersectional Multicultural Psychology

Multicultural psychology has been described as the 4th wave within American psychology. In many ways, this movement has been a crucial correction to the orthodoxy and orthopraxis of psychology and counseling. This field and others like it continue to advance our understanding of humanity, the causes of suffering and the means to alleviate such pain.

The socially constructed and mediated identities intersect in each of our lives, our families, our communities, and are reflected in our institutions. A whole language of our lives knows that our lives intersect with identities, varied experiences of privilege, challenges and obligations.

Psychology is indebted to the pioneering, controversial, and powerful work of the earliest-to-the-contemporary clinicians and scientist of this field.