
Habib Davanloo was the developer of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a type of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy that has gained popularity in recent decades. Davanloo's work is bold, original, and compelling, yet often presented with a certainty that leaves little room for reflection or alternative viewpoints. Deconstructing Davanloo offers another path: reading his cases ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

n their continued close read of the German Architect, Deb and Maury highlight issues around suggestion and leading the witness, philosophy of science questions around creating falsifiable hypotheses, and they offer alternate lines of interpretation i... more
In this episode, Deb and Maury continue their exploration of the German Architect, and encounter a number of complex topics. First is the possibility of a parapraxis, a possible mishearing by Davanloo, that might reveal the meaning-making system thro... more
In this episode, Deb and Maury address a listener comment about timing when sharing hypotheses with patients. They continue with their textual analysis of the case of the German Architect. They look at ways that Davanloo's words may be conveying epis... more
On today's episode, we welcome our first guest, Norwegian psychologist Jon Anders Lied, author of An Introduction to Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (2025). The conversation is a shared walk through the woods of ISTDP learning. We highligh... more
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As someone totally new to Davanloo and ISTDP I found this to be very accessible and a great place to start in learning about both. Both hosts are very engaging and I’m excited to see where this show goes!
Thanks for making this material so accessible!
Awesome podcast, super interesting and nerdy on the great topic of Davanloo!
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The content focuses on an analytical exploration of Habib Davanloo's contributions to psychotherapy, particularly his approach known as Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Hosts dissect various key aspects of Davanloo's theories, examining their implications and how they intersect with traditional Freudian psychoanalysis. Regular themes include the importance of therapeutic dynamics, critiques of established methodologies, and the interplay of communication in therapy. This thoughtful dialogue fosters a critical environment, encouraging listeners to question dominant narratives and consider multiple interpretations of psychological practices. Furthermore, the podcast emphasizes the role of personal experiences and anecdotes,... more
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