named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Colloquium and Brunch
Features a presentation by a recent NIP graduate with responses from senior psychoanalysts over brunch, fostering intergenerational dialogue
Case Presentation Series
Facilitates clinical dialogue and community development among analysts at various career stages through shared case discussions
Focus Series
Series of seminars throughout the academic year offering original papers, works in progress, and case studies for the NIP and broader mental health community
Mentorship Program
Provides informal support, guidance, and emotional support to new NIP candidates from experienced graduates
Psychoanalytic Perspectives
Co-published journal offering scholarly content to members, promoting intellectual exchange in the psychoanalytic community
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 6 activities
- Annual colloquium and clinical case presentationsHosts an annual colloquium and brunch event where recent NIP graduates present their work and senior psychoanalysts respond. Also hosts a series of case presentations on topics such as embodied psychoanalysis for complex PTSD, psychoanalytic interpretation in postmodern contexts, and the psychological impact of shame in children of immigrants.
- Co-publishing and subsidizing Psychoanalytic Perspectives journalCo-publishes and subsidizes the psychoanalytic journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives with NIP, providing members access to the journal online and supporting its production as a platform for scholarly exchange.
- Focus Series and clinical dialogue programsOrganizes the Focus Series, a sequence of seminars during the academic year featuring original papers, works in progress, and case studies for the NIP and broader mental health community. Also runs a Case Presentation Series to promote clinical dialogue and professional community development among analysts at different career stages.
- Professional development and career support programsProvides career development, continuing education, and professional networking opportunities for members of the NIP community. These programs are designed to support psychotherapists at various stages of their careers.
- Professional development and mentorship programsOffers professional development seminars for psychotherapists that do not provide continuing education hours. Sponsors a mentorship program to support new psychotherapy candidates, including those in the Four Year Training Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, through support from NIP graduates.
- Support for continuing education and training eventsSupports NIP's Private Practice Seminar and Continuing Education events through contributions and co-sponsorship, enhancing professional learning opportunities for mental health professionals.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Complaint investigation and compliance oversightInvestigates and resolves complaints related to unethical, illegal, or discriminatory conduct within the organization, including allegations of financial impropriety or violations of internal policies. Reports annually to the Treasurer and collaborates with the Board of Directors to address concerns about accounting practices, internal controls, or auditing.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Financial scholarships for psychotherapy candidatesProvides need-based financial scholarships to candidates enrolled in the National Institute for the Psychotherapies’ training programs to support access to psychoanalytic education.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy enforcementAdheres to a non-discrimination policy covering race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Maintains a workplace and organizational environment free of unlawful harassment and discrimination, and investigates related complaints.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Sponsoring social, cultural, and literary programmingSupports social and cultural programming for the psychotherapy community, including the Creative Salon and an annual Creative Literary Salon that foster interdisciplinary dialogue and creative expression.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$7904%
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expenses
Total expenses$103K
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Grants paid out$72K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -61.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- MICHAEL SCHEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NINA SANDER — BOARD MEMBER
- PATTI MOORE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for oversight of whistleblower complaints and receives reports from the President on all complaints and their resolution.
- Brian Pendergast Partner — Presented on the use of psychoanalytic interpretation in a postmodern context
- Jeremy Pollet Partner — Presented on embodied psychoanalysis for complex PTSD
- Mark O’Connell, LCSW-R, MFA Partner — Presenter and trainer for NIPPA Focus Seminars, bringing expertise from both acting and psychotherapy.
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE PSYCHOTHERAPIES Partner — Integral part of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) community, supporting its broader goals.
- NIP Partner — NIP graduates participate in the mentorship program for new candidates in NIP's Four Year Training Program.
- National Institute for the Psychotherapies Network — Integral part of the NIP community, supporting the broader goals of NIP.
- National Institute for the Psychotherapies Partner — Co-publishes Psychoanalytic Perspectives and collaborates on educational and cultural programming.
- Publishing Partner — Co-publishes and subsidizes the journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives with publishing partners.
- Sandra Farber Partner — Presented on recognition and undoing of shame in children of immigrants
- Taylor & Francis Partner — Partners with Taylor & Francis to provide online access to the journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives for NIPPA members.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Embodied Clinical Practice for Trauma Resolutionmethodology: embodied_clinical_practiceBy integrating actor training techniques and embodied attention into psychotherapist development and clinical work, we improve nonverbal engagement and access early attachment disruptions, because focusing on physically felt inner experiences in the present moment enables processing of complex PTSD and associated symptoms like addictions.
- Postmodern Psychoanalytic Interpretation Through Theatrical Metaphormethodology: postmodern_psychoanalytic_interpretationBy applying the metaphor of theater and theories of dissociation and multiple self-states, we reinterpret psychoanalytic practice in a way that validates internal multiplicity, because this postmodern framework improves clinical relevance and therapeutic engagement for clients with fragmented identities.
- Structured Professional Development and Peer Mentorship Communitymethodology: peer-mentorshipBy combining recurring educational programs, case-based clinical dialogue, and peer mentorship, we support sustained professional growth and integration into a psychotherapy community, because structured learning and relational support across career stages enhance skill development, reduce isolation, and strengthen professional identity.