Jeff and Steve, both members of the Division 42, Independent Practice, American Psychological Association, met in 2008 and became fast friends and collaborators. TPI’s burgeoning yet strong and innovative spirit became even more tenacious as Lauren, Jeff’s wife, also a psychologist in independent practice, began crafting, with Jeff, a vision of The Practice Institute – aiming to guide mental health professionals in the necessary skills to build thriving and rewarding practices – an area sorely lacking in most graduate education programs.
As this pillar of TPI was taking shape, yet another was gaining strength as well – our pillar of resources. Steve and Pauline began developing plans of building a library of information related to mental health and independent practice.
Rather than build these two initiatives separately, these four innovative collaborators continued to synergize, a lasting friendship was built, and The Practice Institute was formed!
