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She founded The Institute for Professional Parenting (TIPP) in 1988 and formulated The Miracle Child Parenting Series with both professionals and parents in mind. Dr. Faye's Causal Theory is based upon the premise of experiential and environmental cause and effect in creating personality and character. She received her BA in Political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and spent one year doing graduate work in sociology at New York University. She received her master's degree in family therapy from California Graduate Institute in Westwood and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Ryokan College of Psychology. However, she maintains that her real credentials come from the wisdom anyone achieves from transcending a difficult childhood. Dr. Faye is happily married to Ron Snyder and together they have a Miracle Child, Scott Clifton. Scott is an accomplished actor on network television and a talented singer/songwriter. For further information on Dr. Faye's theory visit www.fayesnyder.com. Faye Snyder, PsyD, MFT, can be reached for appointments at: (661) 257-1020 after students have completed The Miracle Child Parenting Series and are participating in a Relationship Skills Workshop.
Stephanie Anderson, M.A., MFT, can be reached for appointments at: (661) 242-0719 after students have completed The Miracle Child Parenting Series and are participating in a Relationship Skills Workshop.
Dr. Newton is happily married to a wonderful man, Lance Newton, and they have a Miracle Child of their own Kenneth, raised similar to TIPP’s parenting practices. Kenneth has received his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from USC under a full scholarship. At present he is working for NASA (at JPL in Pasadena), and is contemplating going to law school to become a Patent Lawyer specializing in High Technology. For an appointment with Dr. Azar please call her directly at (661)312-3831
after you have taken The Series in person or by tape.
The Institute for Professional Parenting has trained Master Parents who function as parenting teachers and coaches. These lay parenting experts are highly qualified to coach parents and they are also expert guides as they are skilled observers of parenting. All Master Parents listed below have taken numerous graduate level psychology classes at TIPP (the same classes available for continuing education units for therapists) and have spent at least two or more years training in relationship skills. All have been teaching parenting at TIPP for years as lay experts. They can function as unobtrusive and diplomatic observers, and they are skilled in assertiveness when necessary, giving quality feedback, and de-escalating tense family situations. As Dr. Faye says, “My interns and teachers live in and practice the theory, or they don’t see clients in TIPP’s name.”
Coaches are available through TIPP at (661) 294-TIPP (8477) after students have completed The Miracle Child Parenting Series and are participating in a Relationship Skills Workshop. *Photos by Joey Julius and Bruno O’hara |
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Faye Snyder, PsyD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and forensic psychologist who specializes in child custody evaluations and pathological behavior. She is a professor of Developmental Psychology and Pathological Behavior at California State University at Northridge. She had her own pilot radio show at KPFK in 2006: Parenting with Dr. Faye, which is now seeking a new home.
Stephanie Anderson, M.A., is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist practicing in Valencia, California. Holding a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, she specializes in issues related to children, parenting, attachment issues, sexual abuse, and relationships. She has been collaborating with Dr. Faye Snyder since she first attended the Miracle Child Parenting Series in 1993. From that point, she immediately grasped the importance and practicality of The Causal Theory and began incorporating it into her work as a therapist, teacher of parenting classes and facilitator of relationship groups. Long an admirer of the writings of the renowned Swiss analyst and child advocate, Alice Miller, Ms. Anderson realized that Dr. Faye’s parenting classes took up where Miller’s theories leave off. In addition to her private practice, Ms. Anderson worked for twelve years as a consultant to a forensic psychologist. There she gained valuable experience in assessment, diagnosis, testing, and writing comprehensive, psychological profiles. She is happily married with a Miracle Child of her own.
Azar
Newton, PsyD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She
has a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University
of Nebraska. She also has a minor in Special Education from the University
of Southern California and a masters Degree in Instructional Technology
and is all but dissertation (abd) from USC for her doctorate in Instructional
Technology. She received her 3rd Master’s degree with her doctorate
from Ryokan College in Clinical Psychology. After graduating Ryokan, Dr.
Newton sought to become more familiar with the Causal Theory and TIPP.
Dr. Newton is very excited about the theoretical and treatment approach
at TIPP and is pleased to join the staff.
Stacy Moya is the leader of TIPP, having been the Executive Director since 2002. She came to this position having gained Master Parent and Master Teacher credentials in 1995. She specializes in bonding, attachment, developmental psychology, discipline, and relationship skills. She is a year-round relationship skills workshop facilitator for children, teens and adults. Stacy is also a life and parenting coach and is the key person at TIPP to field your parenting questions. Stacy is currently writing a book on discipline and in development of a family game to help parents and children interact on ethics topics. She is pursuing her Masters degree in Psychology. Stacy is married and the mother of three amazing children.
Mary Jane Julius became a Master Parent in 2002 and a Master Teacher in 2003. She specializes in attachment, bonding, developmental psychology, healing, and preventive diagnosis. She also facilitates relationship skills workshops for adults. Mary Jane graduated with a B.A. in cultural anthropology and a minor in gender studies from the University of Southern California in 2002. Mary Jane entered the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in 2003, where she earned a master's degree in clinical psychology. She anticipates receiving her doctorate of psychology in June 2008. Her doctoral project is focusing on mother-infant attunement and continuity of care issues, specifically how both correlate to secure attachments. Currently, Mary Jane is co-authoring research on temperament and parenting with Dr. Faye. She intends to become a clinical and forensic psychologist, specializing in child custody evaluation.
Maureen Sklar is an intern who became a Master Parent in 2002 and a Master Teacher in 2003 and specializes in healing parents and children. Maureen has been a life and parenting coach since 2005. She also facilitates a relationship skills workshop for adults. She received her BA in Psychology in 2005 and will receive her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in December 2007. She is the mother of two extraordinary children.
Tanya Tonoian is TIPP’s Director of Education. She became a Master Parent in 2001 and a Master Teacher in 2002. She specializes in bonding and attachment, with a special interest in child sexual abuse. She co-facilitates a workshop entitled “Safe Kids Know ‘My Body Belongs to Me’.” She also co-facilitates relationship skills workshops. She is currently furthering her education to become a licensed therapist specializing in food disorders and chemical dependency. She is happily married and the mother of two children.
Scott Snyder (aka Scott Clifton) was raised in the theory by the theoretician, and as such, may be rather the prototype, so it's particularly interesting to hear him teach. He began teaching when he was 20, having completed the requirements to become a Master Teacher.
Mylene Carignan came to TIPP in 1994 after the birth of her first child. This started her journey into the deep understanding TIPP offers of the human spirit. Mylene learned about the true child's need for emotional, physical and soulful contact with the parent. Mylene is a mom first to her daughter and son, followed by being a singer, dancer, yogi, yoga therapist, massage therapist and proud teacher for TIPP. "Each time I teach, I am in awe of how much I learn every
time I review the material. It is the most profound growth process any person could seek."
Tiffany Pescetto is the Mother of two sons, raised in the Causal Theory. She took her first Parenting class in 1993 and became a master parent in 1996. Currently, Tiffany is a student at California State Channel Islands working on her degree in Psychology. She has worked as a private post-partum doula for many years, helping parents learn the fundamentals of bonding and attachment. Tiffany is also a group facilitator, relationship skills teacher, life and parenting coach at TIPP.
Kristin Stroup became a Master Parent in 2001 and a Master Teacher in 2002. She specializes in bonding, attachment, developmental psychology and discipline. She also co-facilitates relationship skills workshops. She is a special education elementary school teacher by profession. She is the mother of three children.
Suzanne Wasser became a Master Parent in 2001 and teacher for TIPP in 2006, specializing in teaching faith parenting. She co-facilitates a relationship skills/causal theory workshop for teenagers. She is happily married and the mother of three children.
Iris Golan became a Master Parent and Master Teacher in 2002. She graduated from the University of Judaism with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jewish studies/Hebrew literature in June 2004. She specializes in bonding, attachment, developmental psychology, and discipline. She has also co-facilitated relationship skills workshops since 2002. She is the mother of two children and a step-daughter.
Daren Lawe became a Master Parent in 2002 and teacher for TIPP in 2006, specializing in healing and relationship skills. She co-facilitates a relationship skills workshop, and is a life and parenting coach for TIPP. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Psychology to be a Marriage Family Therapist. She is happily married and the mother of two children.
Amber Griggs became a Master Parent in 2004 and a teacher for TIPP in 2006. She and her husband, John, currently teach Class One: "How to Make a Personality." She is the mother of two marvelous children.
John Griggs became a Master Parent in 2004 and a teacher for TIPP in 2006. He teaches "How To Make A Personality" with his wife, Amber. He is an actor, writer, comedian and certified life coach. He is the father of two children.
Paula Graham became a Master Parent and Master Teacher in 2006, specializing in healing, attachment, and faith parenting. She has been involved with TIPP for three years and is planning to return to school to further her education. She is happily married and the mother of a two children and a step-daughter.