# Event Details - **Event Name**: One-Day ISTDP Immersion - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Dive deep into ISTDP techniques and boost your skills in this hands-on, one-day in-person immersion!About this EventOne-Day Attachment-Based ISTDP Therapy ImmersionPractical skills training for therapists working with anxiety, defences and emotional avoidanceJoin ISTDP-North for a practical, clinically focused one-day immersion in Attachment-Based Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, led by Dr Javier Malda Castillo, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Clinical Director of ISTDP-North, and an IEDTA-certified ISTDP teacher and supervisor.This in-person training offers a structured introduction to key ISTDP principles, with a strong emphasis on how these ideas translate into the live clinical moment. The day is designed for therapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health professionals who want to strengthen their ability to recognise anxiety, identify defences, maintain therapeutic focus and support emotional engagement safely.Rather than offering a purely theoretical overview, this workshop will focus on what therapists can observe, track and do in the room. Participants will be introduced to practical ways of understanding how anxiety, attachment patterns, emotional avoidance and unconscious defences can shape the therapeutic encounter, particularly when working with complex or fragile presentations.Throughout the day, teaching will be supported by clinical examples, guided discussion and structured exercises. The aim is to help participants develop greater clarity and confidence in moment-to-moment clinical decision-making.What the day will focus onThe training will help participants develop a practical understanding of how ISTDP can be applied in everyday clinical work. Particular attention will be given to recognising patient responses as they emerge in session, and learning how to respond in ways that increase emotional contact while maintaining safety and therapeutic alliance.The day will explore:how attachment experiences can contribute to anxiety, emotional avoidance and defensive patternshow to recognise different anxiety pathways and understand what they indicate clinicallyhow defences appear in the room, including intellectualisation, distancing, compliance, vagueness, passivity, self-criticism and avoidance of feelinghow to work with anxiety and defences without becoming confrontational or overwhelminghow to build emotional engagement gradually and safelyhow to maintain therapeutic focus when sessions become complex, diffuse or emotionally chargedhow ISTDP principles can be adapted for clients with fragility, trauma histories or complex presentationshow to make clearer clinical decisions in the moment, based on what the patient is showing youA practical and experiential dayThis immersion is designed to be active and clinically relevant. Participants will not simply learn about ISTDP concepts; they will be invited to think about how these concepts apply to real therapeutic encounters.The day will include:clear teaching on core attachment-based ISTDP principlesclinical illustrations of anxiety, defences and emotional mobilisationopportunities to practise observation and formulation skillsstructured exercises to support skill developmentdiscussion of common clinical dilemmasspace to consider how ISTDP can inform participants’ existing therapeutic approachThe focus will be on developing skills that can be used immediately in clinical practice, whether participants work primarily within psychodynamic, integrative, CBT-informed, humanistic, systemic or other therapeutic models.Who this training is forThis workshop is suitable for clinicians who are new to ISTDP, as well as those with some prior exposure who want to consolidate their understanding and deepen their clinical skills.It is particularly relevant for practitioners working with:anxiety and emotional avoidancetrauma and attachment difficultiesrelational and interpersonal problemsdepression linked to blocked or avoided feelingspersonality disorder presentationscomplex, high-risk or fragile clinical presentationsclients who intellectualise, disconnect, comply, avoid or become overwhelmed in therapyWhat participants can expect to take awayBy the end of the day, participants will have a clearer understanding of how attachment-based ISTDP helps clinicians track anxiety, defences and emotional engagement in the session.Participants can expect to leave with:a clearer framework for understanding emotional avoidanceimproved ability to recognise anxiety signals in the bodygreater confidence identifying defences as they arisepractical ways to support emotional engagement safelya better understanding of how to pace therapeutic work with fragile or complex clientsincreased confidence in maintaining focus during challenging sessionsa sense of whether further ISTDP training, including Pre-Core or Core Training, may be right for themSuitable asThis training can be taken as:a standalone one-day ISTDP intensive workshopan introduction to attachment-based ISTDP practicea practical skills refresher for clinicians already familiar with ISTDPpreparation for ISTDP-North’s Pre-Core and Core Training pathways - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altrincham/one-day-istdp-immersion/100001982291475164 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Beyond Barriers Emotional Health & Trauma services - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96.1, max: 191.71, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Altrincham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Beyond Barriers Emotional Health & Trauma services - **lat**: 53.3874193 - **long**: -2.3513272 - **full address**: Beyond Barriers Emotional Health & Trauma services, 23 Shaw's Road, Altrincham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: One-Day ISTDP Immersion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4728be62cac6f0f4537ec5b1fa11002426e38464ee39db11a570500c939d58e0-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1770399846 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is One-Day ISTDP Immersion being held? - **A:** One-Day ISTDP Immersion takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Beyond Barriers Emotional Health & Trauma services, 23 Shaw's Road, Altrincham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing One-Day ISTDP Immersion? - **A:** One-Day ISTDP Immersion is organized by Dr Javier Malda Castillo Clinical Psychologist. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** One-Day ISTDP Immersion is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Altrincham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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