Ubud, Bali – August 4th to 8th, 2025
Come and be inspired by learning the principles of Intensive Short Term Dynamic therapy in a relaxing and reenergising environment of Ubud in the centre of Bali.
This is a 5 days paced program that will provide you a solid introduction (and practical principles you can take into your clinical work) of this psychodynamic method and will also give you plenty of time to relax and take in the nature, reenergize and destress with massages, and delicious food.
ISTDP is a psychodynamic approach developed by Dr Habib Davanloo and David Malan in the 1980’s as part of a movement questioning the extensive time of psychodynamic treatment.
The 5 days are suitable for both novices and those well versed in psychodynamics. The approach uses systematic session video review, incorporating the observation of body language and meaning, making responses, to ascertain the internal conflict that the client is bringing to the session to achieve client outcomes.
It is a fascinating method that is presented with real client video sessions and the methodical observation and analysis of client responses. You will be taught the principles of video observation in ISTDP and the tools to analyse anxiety and defense mechanisms and deactivate them, when appropriate. You will have time to reflect, debrief and be inspired by this method.
This is a small group training with maximum 20 participants.
When: Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th 2025
9.30am to 3.30pm each day – it will give you plenty of time to relax and process your learning.
Open to: Registered Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Social Workers, Registered Counsellors.
Tuition Fee: $2,400 AUD +GST ($2,640 inc. GST)
Register Early!
Registration before February 28th, 2025 is discounted to: $2,000 AUD +GST ($2,200 inc. GST)
A completed application and deposit of $600AUD +GST is required to secure the discount.
Remaining balance of $1,400AUD +GST will be due before February 28th 2025.
Limited spaces are available. Please register early to reserve your spot and get the discount.
This includes lunch and refreshments and welcome Balinese BBQ dinner.
Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from Ubud, Bali and accommodation.
Location & Accommodation:
Tejaprana Bisma, Bali
Tejaprana has provided a generous discount for participants of the training with the flexibility to extend the accommodation before and after the training.
For more information about this beautiful resort or to book your accommodation please visit their website here –> https://www.tejapranabisma.com/
** for a discounted price please mention David Chong workshop **
Barong Resort, Bali
A considerably cheaper accommodation is the Barong Resort, a 20 min stroll from Tejaprana.
For more information about this beautiful resort or to book your accommodation please visit their website here –> https://www.barong-resort.com/
** for a discounted price please mention David Chong workshop **
Extra Option:
Kaanala Resort besides Tejaprana Bali that will give a 10% discount
https://inivie.com/kaamalaresort
** for a discounted price please mention David Chong workshop **
Participants will have the opportunity to seek clinical supervision or to enroll to a 3 year Core Training in ISTDP endorsed by the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy – IEDTA
Upon acceptance of your application there will be further travel information.