Professor of Medicine, Dalhousie University. Updates on Training and Research in ISTDP therapy. See allanabbass.com for upcoming courses and more
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π£ ISTDP Ontario is excited to be hosting a 2-day In-Person course on Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) for Treatment Resistant Depression with Dr. Allan Abbass. π£ οΏ½ Come and join us June 24-25 in Toronto
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30 Nov 2025
Understanding and Handling Crisis Sessions using ISTDP: January 12-14, 2026 Immersion Course - mailchi.mp/e23801c0e97b/undeβ¦
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3 Dec 2025
IN 2026, There is a new Halifax Core Training in ISTDP co-led by Dr. Allan Abbass and Dr. Joel Town, each of whom will provide 4 training days per year.
Please email joel.town@dynamichealthservices.ca with any questions or to apply!
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13 Nov 2025
It was a pleasure to join colleagues @PsychSocIreland #PSIConf25 to think together about FND & the role of Psychology. Wonderful to meet such an inspiring and experienced group of neuropsych folks @sarahjane_casey @damopamine @ValTwomey
@mcdermgl et al @DONPSI
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12 Nov 2025
A fantastic first #PSIConf25 keynote from @LeoISTDP, exploring Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and the inseparable connection between mind and body, and showing how psychologically informed, multidisciplinary care can promote recovery.
An inspiring session highlighting innovation, compassion and integration in neuropsychological practice.
Dr Russell pictured with PSI President Dr Damien Lowry and members of @DONPSI.
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13 Nov 2025
Some reflections on ISTDP as a helpful treatment option for some people with FND, including what we have learnt from the extensive work of Dr Allan Abbass @ISTDP
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26 Jul 2022
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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22 Sep 2025
Only two weeks until the 22nd Halifax immersion course in ISTDP. We will focus on the evaluation and treatment of primitive defence mechanisms as seen in fragile patients and patients with severe personality disorders. In person and online. eventbrite.ca/e/detecting-anβ¦
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25 Aug 2025
6 weeks until the 22nd Halifax Immersion In Person and Online Focused on Projection, Projective Identification and Splitting!
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17 Sep 2025
Only 3 weeks until the 22nd Halifax Immersion In Person and Online Focused on Projection, Projective Identification and Splitting!
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Consider psychotherapies, including intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, ISTDP, which has been shown to improve cognitive function in major depression without the chemical side effects and withdrawal effects. Similar treatment cost as well.
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31 Jul 2025
In the 22nd Halifax ISTDP immersion October 8-10, Joel Town and I will systematically review the processes of assessing and working with primitive defenses. This course is both online and in person:
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31 Jul 2025
22nd Halifax Immerison on Primtive Defenses October 8-10, 2025 - mailchi.mp/e48ffa305255/22ndβ¦
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2 Jul 2025
ISTDP has now been extensively studied in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
We will cover the details of assessment and treatment across the spectrum of anxiety disordered patients in the upcoming course July 9-11. See you then!
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26 Jun 2025
22nd Halifax Immersion on Primitive Defenses October 8-10, 2025 - mailchi.mp/b73286535fbe/22ndβ¦
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6 Mar 2025
One of several somatic conditions which can benefit from the spectrum of ISTDP interventions.
Patients with functional neurological disorder (FND) reported increased levels of state anger, emphasizing the importance of anger regulation in #FND management. #JNCN bit.ly/3FcOUF0
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6 Mar 2025
ISTDP emerging as a first line treatment for multiple chronic and treatment resistant psychiatric and somatic conditions. AM J PSYCHOTHERAPY special edition on ISTDP
Intensive short-term dynamic #psychotherapy may be helpful in treating a variety of complex and chronic conditions and diverse patient populations. @istdp #AmJPsychotherapy bit.ly/40Fr4ch
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20 Dec 2024
With Halifax Hoopers Pro Basketball Team has initiatives like recognize nonprofits like the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, and pairing nonprofits with sponsors. Season tickets are available here. Reach out if you may be interested in sponsoring. eventbrite.ca/e/halifax-hoopβ¦
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