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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · 1d

An exciting programme for the ISTDP Health learning community next year, including online seminars and in person meet-ups with inspiring leaders of the field. See www.istdphealth.com for more information.

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Dr Sarah Casey @sarahjcasey.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted that @leoistdp.bsky.social is a #KeynoteSpeaker at #PSICONF25 ✨️
His experience supporting people with #FND will be inspirational to practitioner psychologists in Ireland!

📅 Earlybird ends 22/09
💻 Book Now to join us!

www.psychologicalsociety.ie/conference/r...

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Mar 6

📢 Announcing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy training in Exeter - UK 📢

An IEDTA accredited three year core training beginning in September 2025.

www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

Currently open for applications:

forms.gle/6hsGEjCLqB5R...

ISTDP Core Training Information. ISTDP Health was established to support clinicians in the UK to develop their clinical
practice and facilitate community connection. We offer an IEDTA accredited three-year
core training programme based in Exeter in the South-West. The programme curriculum
is designed to enable clinicians to develop their understanding of the theory and practice
of ISTDP and to be effective in applying this to individual work and in complex public
healthcare settings.
This is a small group training delivered in the peaceful
setting of the University of Exeter. There will be five face-
to-face teaching blocks of two days per year. We use a
competency-based approach with an emphasis on
establishing clinical understanding and effective
therapeutic practice. Trainees will be required to bring
video recordings of therapy cases and will receive live
supervision. There will be careful attention to individual
and group processes to support the learning experience.
Trainees will also be invited to attend the ISTDP Health Seminar Series which offers
three additional 90-minute online teaching sessions a year and an annual in-person
ISTDP Health Day Conference.

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · Mar 25

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is the second most common neurological condition.

This #FND Awareness Day, @nielsdetert.bsky.social explains what FND is and how treatment can vary.

👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychology-has-vital-role-play-treating-functional-neurological-disorder-says-bps

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Mar 24

Applications open for ISTDP Core Training in Exeter, UK - September 2025.

Develop your understanding of the theory and practice of ISTDP.

Learn to apply ISTDP to individual work and in complex public healthcare settings.

Find out more & apply now by visiting www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

About 1 — ISTDP Health

www.istdphealth.com

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Mar 6

There will for sure. Good luck with the Doctorate in the meantime! 📚🧑‍🎓

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Mar 6

📢 Announcing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy training in Exeter - UK 📢

An IEDTA accredited three year core training beginning in September 2025.

www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

Currently open for applications:

forms.gle/6hsGEjCLqB5R...

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Nov 21

Introducing a new starter pack for those interested in the development and practice of psychological therapy.

go.bsky.app/JSkT2uC

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Nov 17

Here's a starter pack for people interested in all things ISTDP.

Follow to be part of the conversation in our growing community. Let me know if you would like to be added to this list of ISTDP folks

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Nov 16

Why do we use Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) as a treatment option in our multi-disciplinary pathway for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Jan 19

Thanks for your interest @neurochallenged.bsky.social.

I comment on the rationale and evidence base in my post below. Some good emerging evidence for long-term outcomes in the meta-analysis of short term psychodynamic therapies for functional symptoms.

I hope you find this helpful.

Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Nov 16

Why do we use Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) as a treatment option in our multi-disciplinary pathway for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Jan 7

No problem, done 👍 many thanks!

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Dr Leo Russell @leoistdp.bsky.social · Dec 16

Great to see you join the bluesky revolution, Mandy! This FND starter pack might help you to find some of the FND community on here. I've added you to the list!

go.bsky.app/8XbDZ5J

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