When:
- Part 1: Saturday 27th, June 2026 – 8am to 12pm ***AEST (UTC+10)
- Part 2: Saturday 4th, July 2026 – 8am to 12pm ***AEST (UTC+10)
** It is compulsory to attend part 1 before part 2.
*** Please note dates and times are Melbourne, Australia – AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Space is limited.
Please consider applying for the Introduction to ISTDP in the Tropics, Bali program July, 2026.
Where:
Online – via Zoom
Cost:
A direct contribution of $250 (AUD) to the IEDTA (International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association) scholarship program, as a support system to professionals in developing countries to attend the 2026 International Conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Here is the link to where to make your donation…
https://portal.iedta.net/members/wish/donate.php?org_id=IEDT
Please list “David Chong Workshop” as the purpose for your donation.
You will need to attach a receipt of donation to your application.
*Master Psychology students suggested donation of $150.
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.
Presenter(s)
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for registered mental health professionals. A signed ethics and confidentiality agreement will be requested due to the sensitivity of the material presented.
CPD
It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.
The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The ISTDP Learning Centre accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.