Our April Workshop

You are invited to join us for an exclusive event featuring a panel of medical doctors, psychologists, master clinicians, recovery consultants and coaches. They will share their experiences and insights on how a more humanized approach has transformed lives and guided individuals toward a path of wellness.

Go to the registration page for the reading list.

April 6th, 2025. Click here to register and for more information.

We are a diverse group of like-minded people
with a passion for transformation

Humanizing Ourselves for the Other

In the early 1990s, a small group of clinicians, including myself, came together to create a mental health clinic with a different perspective. We moved away from the traditional “disease” model, choosing instead to see psychosis, depression, and anxiety as natural responses to life’s challenges rather than fixed conditions. Our goal was to offer care without labels, coercion, or medicalization. By focusing on understanding and support—without psychiatric intervention, medication, or hospitalization—we witnessed remarkable healing and recovery.

Building on this vision, Dr. Susan Swim, PhD, founded Now I See A Person Institute (NISAPI), a nonprofit dedicated to helping people heal from trauma and difficult treatment experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to move beyond restrictive labels and embrace meaningful, fulfilling lives—a journey we call Becoming Extraordinarily Normal.

For over four decades, supported by long-term studies, we have helped individuals and families find healing without medication or hospitalization. Through advocacy, education, and training, we offer compassionate alternatives to traditional treatment, honoring each person’s story, strengths, and perspective.