ISTDP International is a professional community dedicated to the development, education, and responsible practice of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Our organization brings together therapists, supervisors, and teachers from across the world, united by the commitment to uphold high professional and ethical standards in ISTDP.

Structure

• Board – responsible for overall coordination, strategy, and international cooperation.
• Trainers, Teachers, and Supervisors – accredited by the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA), they deliver educational and continuous training programs worldwide.
• Members – mental health professionals participating in ISTDP training or certified in the method, who actively contribute to knowledge exchange and community growth.

Activities

• Organizing training programs, workshops, masterclasses, and conferences in collaboration with international colleagues.
• Maintaining the registry of accredited ISTDP therapists, teachers, and supervisors.
• Hosting the members’ forum as a platform for professional exchange and collaboration.
• Publishing the international journal Ad Hoc Bulletin of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy: Practice and Theory.

Through education, dialogue, and international cooperation, ISTDP International works to ensure that ISTDP continues to evolve as a responsible, effective, and widely accessible form of psychotherapy.