Intrapsychic Humanism is a comprehensive general psychology and philosophy of mind that provides scientifically grounded and humanistic understandings of our human natures and our problems, as well as realistic ideas about how to bring about positive, lasting changes in ourselves and those for whom we care.
The authors have been practicing and teaching Intrapsychic Humanism for over 40 years. Martha Heineman Pieper, Ph.D. has been an adjunct professor of research at Smith College School for Social Work and has published numerous articles, particularly in the areas of philosophy of research. She was also on the editorial board of SocialWork. She received her B.A. from Radcliffe College and her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
William J. Pieper, M.D. has a certificate in child and adult psychoanalysis.He has served on the Child Therapy faculty of the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis and is a clinical associate professor of pyschiatry at Rush Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical School. He received his medical and undergraduate degrees from the University of Illinois.
The authors reside in Chicago and have five children. The authors have applied the principles of Intrapsychic Humanism in the bestselling books: Smart Love: The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Regulating, and Enjoying Your Child; Addicted to Unhappiness; and the award winning children's picture book, Mommy, Daddy, I Had a Bad Dream.