
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 | 15 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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In this episode, a listener comment gets our hosts thinking deeply about the role of interpretation in istdp. They consider the interpretive acts that are woven into the fabric of istdp , but that often go unnamed and unexamined.
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In this episode, Deb and Maury ask the question, "So What?" after their analysis of the first part Davanloo's German Architect case. They consider the impact of the certaintistic language and voice that is used in the chapter and how that might impac... more
In this episode Deb and Maury continue to marvel at the range of possibilities for understanding the part 1 of the German architect case, and share several hypotheses for what could be happening in the case that go beyond Davanloo’s formulation. The ... more
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
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I’ve really enjoyed reading Maury’s and Deb’s unique writing on ISTDP and Davanloo’s work, so how special that they’re offering this insightful, skeptical, and friendly dialogue that feels like you’re just sitting around the kitchen table chatting but also going deep. I believe this critique of Davanloo and the ISTDP community is much-needed. As a community, we also need a conversation about the harms that can be done when an ISTDP therapist mistakenly uses heavy challenge interventions on fragi... more
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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