This course offers a rare opportunity to join your colleagues in a small cohort of intentional learners, taking a deep dive into Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). This training will skyrocket your effectiveness as a therapist, give burnout the boot, and unlock profound personal change for yourself. Therapists commit for one year of trans-theoretical skills training delivered through 1-hour virtual classes. These are experiential, attachment-focused, and intensive to enhance your current clinical skills, no matter your therapeutic approach. If you find yourself stuck with challenging cases, and want to rediscover the joy of therapy, join us to find a deeper connection to yourself and your clients.

Led by Leslie Auld, LMSW, ACSW, a certified practitioner of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and ISTDP trainer. Leslie is dedicated to bringing healthy emotional and relational functioning in psychotherapy, at home and at work to people through uniquely powerful training courses specifically tailored to the needs of the group or individual.

Schedule: To be determined by the cohort

Start Date: 2025, exact dates TBD by the cohort

Each class is $20, therefore each quarter of 13 classes totals $260. Payment can be completed in quarterly installments or made in full. A payment portal will be sent to you once your registration has been fully processed.


This course through Mindful ISTDP is approved by the NASW-Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. 1 CE credit is provided per class.

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* 2. Please describe your past clinical training:

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* 3. What interests you in learning about ISTDP? *