Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) – Working with Defence Mechanisms: An Effective Method for Lasting Change

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is an emotion-focused, evidence-based approach that helps patients overcome psychological difficulties by identifying and resolving unconscious emotional conflicts and defensive patterns. This presentation explains the principles of ISTDP and how working with defenses facilitates therapeutic change, reduces presenting problems, and promotes lasting emotional and psychological well-being.