Core Training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
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Core Training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
A structured, three-year advanced clinical training program in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), designed for mental health professionals seeking depth, precision, and mastery in experiential psychodynamic work.
This program is certified by the ISTDP Institute, Washington, D.C.
Academic Foundation
The curriculum has been designed by Jon Frederickson, an internationally recognized teacher of ISTDP and award-winning author.
His book, Co-Creating Change, received First Prize in Psychiatry from the British Medical Association Book Awards.
The training follows an internationally recognized pedagogical structure, emphasizing:
Disciplined clinical thinking
Moment-to-moment assessment
Precise and effective intervention
Who This Program Is For
This program is intended for:
Psychiatrists
Clinical Psychologists
Practicing Psychotherapists
Mental health professionals with foundational psychotherapy training
Prerequisite:
Completion of the Introductory Foundational Training in ISTDP is mandatory for entry.
Structure of the Program
Duration: 3 Years
Format: 3 days per module
Frequency: 4 modules per year
Total Modules: 12 modules over 3 years
Delivery Mode: Live, Online
Each module builds progressively on the previous one, allowing participants to integrate learning into active clinical practice between sessions.
A small-group format ensures individualized attention, close supervision, and in-depth clinical learning.
Educational Focus
This training emphasizes the development of:
Advanced psychodynamic formulation
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
Moment-to-moment tracking of patient responses
Using patient feedback to guide interventions
Deepening and maintaining the therapeutic alliance
Recognizing and addressing therapist defenses
Enhancing emotional tolerance in both therapist and patient
Participants are trained to think structurally and intervene with clarity and precision.
Clinical Applications
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to work confidently with:
Routine psychiatric presentations
Complex clinical cases
Personality disorders
Psychosomatic conditions
Long-standing relational and emotional difficulties
The training strengthens the therapist’s ability to assess complexity and respond with structure, confidence, and flexibility.
Pedagogical Method
The training is highly experiential and includes:
Intensive video-based learning using actual therapy sessions
Live supervision and detailed case discussions
Structured skill-building exercises
Experiential learning processes
Progressive clinical challenge across modules
Each module is aligned with the developmental stage of the therapist, ensuring sustained professional growth across the three years.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete all modules and meet training requirements will receive certification aligned with the standards of the ISTDP Institute, Washington, D.C.
Fee Structure (2026–2029)
Year 1: ₹32,000 per module
Year 2: ₹34,000 per module
Year 3: ₹35,000 per module
Cohort Size
Enrollment is limited to a small cohort to preserve training depth, experiential learning, and individualized feedback.
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