We are pleased to offer a three year Core-Training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). The training is delivered in Derby, a central location in the UK, which is well-served with excellent transport links.
We aim to provide a comprehensive training programme and a collegiate learning environment where rigorous clinical and theoretical learning can take place. The training is built upon an extensive theoretical and technical syllabus. Important training elements are integrated into the programme, including the use of routine outcome measures for outcome monitored treatment, and video-based assessments of practice. We value collaboration in training and invite other highly specialist ISTDP trainers to periodically take part in training delivery to encourage a range of learning and provide critical comparison in theory and technique.
The programme is IEDTA certified and progress is being made to achieve UK based professional certification.
Susan and Stephen, lead trainers, hold core professional qualifications in mental health, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy and have extensive knowledge, training and experience in applications of ISTDP to a wide range of patient populations and clinical contexts. Alongside this Susan and Stephen are committed researchers and undertake clinical research both in the process and outcome of treatment.
Program Information
Program Name: Core Training in ISTDP with Susan Hajkowski & Stephen Buller, UK
Location(s):Central Derby, UK
CE Credits: CPD evidence is provided for registration
Contact Information for Registration
Susan Hajkowski
susan.hajkowski@cathexispsychotherapy.co.uk
Email: susan.hajkowski@cathexispsychotherapy.co.uk
Web site: http://www.cathexispsychotherapy.co.uk
Responsible for Training
Lead trainer: Susan Hajkowski & Stephen Buller
Other trainers:There will be opportunities, integrated within the programme, to train with and learn from additional local and international lead specialists in ISTDP
Who Should Attend
The Core-Training programme is intended for registered health professionals who have an interest in undertaking advanced clinical and theoretical training in ISTDP.
Applicants must hold a current professional health registration in their country of residence and be in good professional standing. Professional registration in psychotherapy or counselling is desirable but not essential. Prior knowledge, training and experience in ISTDP is desribale but not essential.
IEDTA Certified: Yes
Format of Training
• 1 Workshop Day + 2 Days Supervision x 4 times a year
• Plus – 3 day immersion yearly
42 hours teaching in 1 year/126 hours teaching in 3 years
8 hours supervision in 1 year/24 hours supervision in 3 years
Workshop days include theoretical and clinical teaching and may include ‘guest’ specialist ISTDP trainers periodically. Supervision days include theoretical and clinical teaching and the delivery of video-based clinical supervision to trainees in a group format.
A yearly 3 day immersion is integrated into the programme to provide intensive teaching and training. An aim is to extend the range of teaching by invited highly specialist ‘guest’ trainers to present, alongside lead trainers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Core training fundamentals include:
• Analysing video-recorded cases presented by both teachers and trainees
• Role-playing and other active learning techniques
• Studying video-recorded cases representing increasing levels of complexity
• Individual supervision, at least some of which must occur in the group setting
• Interactive lectures
Syllabus and Content
The primary syllabus and content for this training will be:
• A history of ISTDP and the other EDTs
• An overview of current ISTDP and EDT models
• Theoretical foundations of ISTDP in ego psychology, object relations theory, and attachment theory
• Formulating and re-formulating using Malan’s triangles of conflict and person
• Understanding the development and use of the conscious and unconscious therapeutic alliance
• How to cultivate a therapeutic alliance
• Working with the ‘Central Dynamic Sequence’
• Recognizing feeling, and associated interventions
• Recognizing anxiety, and associated interventions
• Recognizing defence, and associated interventions
• Working with complex transference feelings
• De-repression and unlocking the unconscious within the Central Dynamic Sequence
• Working through: therapy after breakthrough and unlocking
• Working with patients across a range of mental health disorders
• Developing a psycho-diagnosis and working across the psycho-diagnostic spectrum
• Termination and follow-up
• Deliberate Practice
• Research in ISTDP and EDT
• Outcome monitored practice and utilising outcome measures
• Adherence protocols and measures
• Encompassing research activity in clinical practice
Assessment
An intention is to develop annual and final formative evaluation and assessment based on observation and analysis of video recorded clinical material.
Recommended Activity
Personal individual therapy within an ISTDP model
Individual supervision (minimum 10 hours per year)
Commitment Required:
• 1 Workshop Day + 2 Days Supervision x 4 times a year
• Plus – 3 day immersion yearly
42 hours teaching in 1 year/126 hours teaching in 3 years
8 hours supervision in 1 year/24 hours supervision in 3 years
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this core training are:
• To provide a thorough education in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) within an Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) context
• To train psychotherapists to achieve excellence in their ability to assess and apply ISTDP with a diverse population of patients
• To provide trainees the most up to date knowledge and understanding of ISTDP and EDT theory, clinical applications, and research
• To provide training in the use of routine outcome measures and the evaluation of outcomes as an integral part of therapeutic practice
• To welcome trainees into a peer network that values dialogue and collaboration amongst the EDTs
• To cultivate a collegial, professional and encouraging learning environment that is respectful and positive-minded for all trainees
Fees
The annual cost is £2100 for 4 training blocks and an immersion
Refund Policy:Payment is due each year in advance with no refunds once the annual programme has commenced. Payment by instalments through the year can be arranged.