Professor of Medicine, Dalhousie University. Updates on Training and Research in ISTDP therapy. See https://xitter.cf/t.co/SkmGCAJFhb for upcoming courses and more
Halifax, Canada
Joined June 2009
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Dr Allan Abbass π¨π¦ retweeted
ISTDP in public healthcare π₯ Improve lives β€οΈ Improve services π Save money π°
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@NHSEngland @NICEComms @TheKingsFund @NuffieldTrust @NHSCProviders @istdp
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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Dr Allan Abbass π¨π¦ retweeted
Understanding and Handling Crisis Sessions using ISTDP: January 12-14, 2026 Immersion Course - mailchi.mp/e23801c0e97b/undeβ¦
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 [email protected] with any questions or to apply!
Understanding and Handling Crisis Sessions using ISTDP: January 12-14, 2026 Immersion Course - mailchi.mp/e23801c0e97b/undeβ¦
Dr Allan Abbass π¨π¦ retweeted
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
1/7
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.
Dr Allan Abbass π¨π¦ retweeted
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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6/7
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¦
6 weeks until the 22nd Halifax Immersion In Person and Online Focused on Projection, Projective Identification and Splitting!
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Only 3 weeks until the 22nd Halifax Immersion In Person and Online Focused on Projection, Projective Identification and Splitting!
eventbrite.ca/e/detecting-anβ¦
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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22nd Halifax Immerison on Primtive Defenses October 8-10, 2025 - mailchi.mp/e48ffa305255/22ndβ¦
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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22nd Halifax Immersion on Primitive Defenses October 8-10, 2025 - mailchi.mp/b73286535fbe/22ndβ¦
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
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
