Overview:

This interactive and thought provoking two half-day workshop provides an immersive introduction to Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic evidence-based approach that helps clinicians accelerate the therapeutic process and improve treatment outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ISTDP’s theoretical foundations, key interventions, and practical applications through a combination of didactic instruction and video case presentations of real clients.

Teaching Methods:

• Didactic Presentation: Overview of ISTDP’s theoretical framework and clinical application.

• Video Case Analysis: Review and discussion of recorded therapy sessions.

• Interactive Discussions: Opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage with the material.

• PowerPoint material will be provided post workshop.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the core principles of treatment of ISTDP.

• Learn how to identify and address unconscious emotional processes that contribute to psychopathology.

• Learn to assess and regulate Anxiety through an ISTDP lens.

• Observe and assess body language as part of the presentation of defences or openness to therapy.

• Observe real therapy sessions demonstrating ISTDP interventions in practice.

• Develop skills to manage patient resistance and anxiety in a structured and effective way.

Registration and Pricing

https://istdplearning.com.au/training/introduction-to-istdp/

Presenter

Clinical Director – The ISDTP Learning Centre

Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist

IEDTA – International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association

Accredited Teacher and Supervisor

Hi, I am David Chong, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 40 years experience.

I treat all areas of human challenges and suffering – providing therapy in relation to life’s existential challenges (including depression and anxiety), trauma, addictions, sexuality, unexplained physical symptoms (with a psychological component) and cross cultural issues.

My multidimensional clinical thinking and awareness, compassion, sense of humour and directness creates an inspiring and thought provoking therapeutic process and a safe environment to express and experience emotions.

My own background – having Chinese parents and being raised in Brazil – has made me very comfortable working with people with unconventional and/or complex histories.

I’ve completed/undertaken training across several areas including zen based psychotherapies, psychoanalysis, family therapy, phenomenological approaches, psychodrama, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, positive psychology, Morita Therapy and mindfulness theories.

I am a certified teacher and supervisor at the IEDTA – International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association, which allows me to teach a certified Core Training program in ISTDP – Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy. I am also part of the Education Committee of the IEDTA.

I regularly attend conferences and provide lectures locally and globally. I’ve previously guest lectured for the University of Brasilia – Brazil, Victoria University – Australia, University of Phonm Pehn – Cambodia, Miazaki University – Japan, Friends international in both Cambodia and Laos and OXFAM, and at the City University of Hong Kong for their Psychology Doctorate program.

Psychotherapy requires courage and can be challenging. I will be there providing support and helping you heal and grow.

As well as English, I’m psychotherapeutically fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and I am also conversationally fluent in Cantonese.

In 2019 I was awarded the Order of Australia Medal – OAM for my services to the Brazilian Community as a psychologist.