The treatment philosophy adhered to at TRIP is that many of the difficulties experienced by survivors of prolonged child abuse are not due solely to discrete incidents of abuse. Often ongoing abuse occurs in an interpersonal environment that fails to teach many of the abilities needed to cope effectively with the complexities of adult living. Therefore, the model of therapy employed at TRIP, rather than focusing primarily on confronting and processing abusive experiences, emphasizes the acquisition of the abilities needed to live comfortably and effectively. This treatment approach, called contextual therapy, is described in detail in the book Not Trauma Alone.