This presentation will provide an introduction and overview of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
About this Event

Ever feel pressured by managed care demands or encounter patients who can only afford a certain amount of sessions but seek greater depth in treatment? This presentation will provide an introduction and overview of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). A brief discussion of the history and development, and theoretical perspective will be introduced as well as the appropriateness for specific populations and efficacy with particular clinical presentations. Therapeutic techniques will be described and showcased. The use of ISTDP with diverse populations and implications for reducing mental health and mental healthcare disparities will be discussed.