This is my full conversation with Johannes Kieding - an experienced ISTDP therapist, teacher, and trainer. We discuss psychodynamic therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based therapy approach developed by Dr Habib Davanloo. We discuss the psychodynamic focus on emotions, the conflicts inherent in human life, and how the unconscious might play a part in all of this. Johannes explains core principles of ISTDP such as the Triangle of Conflict, what to expect in ISTDP therapy, and how ISTDP differs from other therapeutic models like CBT. We also discuss emotional development, complex mixed feelings, new ways of thinking about anxiety, and practical insights for parents on emotional management and attachment trauma. This one is an enriching discussion on a powerful therapeutic approach, all in the one conversation. You can also find parts of this conversion in 10-minute clips on episodes 17, 18 and 19 of the 10 Minute Mood Podcast.

More about Johannes KIeding

Contact him via his website: https://johanneskieding.com/

His youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@LearningForPsychotherapists

More about Sydney City Psychology

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Call or email us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠ or ⁠info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au⁠

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This episode was recorded online in October 2024 by Aspasia Karageorge and Johannes Kieding. The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

This episode continues from Episode 15 and the theme of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships to exercise. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr Veena Sothieson provides a practical roadmap to assess and improve your exercise mindset - so that exercise becomes about supporting your values and your greater wellbeing, and not something restrictive. Veena steps through some questions you can ask yourself, some concrete ways to monitor how you are currently relating to exercise, and simple strategies to shift towards healthier habits and attitudes when it comes to all things exercise, movement, and body.

For the full 30-minute discussion, visit sydneycitypsychology.com.au

Want to make an appointment with Veena or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠ or email ⁠info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au⁠

This episode was recorded in September 2024 by Aspasia Karageorge and Veena Sothieson in Sydney, Australia. And a reminder to always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

In this episode, clinical psychologists Aspasia and Veena discuss the nuances of exercise and wellbeing. habits. Rather than the common misconception that all exercise is universally good for us, this conversation highlights a distinction between approaches to exercise which may become harmful to our wellbeing, bodies, and/or relationships (e.g., rigid, guilt-driven, or weight-loss-motivated exercise mindsets), and a healthier relationship to exercise which operates in service of our values and overall wellbeing (e.g., building a meaningful, flexible, and enjoyable relationship with physical activity that emphasises the importance of awareness, variety, and listening to the cues of our body).

Practical advice for shifting towards healthier exercise attitudes and behaviours is also offered in the next episode of this podcast - Episode 16. Or you can listen to the full unabridged 30-minute conversation in one place on our website: sydneycitypsychology.com.au

Want to make an appointment with Aspasia or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠ or email ⁠info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au⁠

This episode was recorded in September 2024 by Aspasia Karageorge and Veena Sothieson in Sydney, Australia. And a reminder to always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

Join clinical psychologist & researcher, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, for a short dive into the complex world of emotions. What does the term really mean, and how might it be useful to consider our emotions in more depth?

Want to make an appointment with Aspasia or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠ or email ⁠info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au⁠ or visit our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au

This episode was recorded in July 2024 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia. The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician.

Join lawyer, Rebecca McLeod from Watts McCray, and clinical psychologist, Aspasia Karageorge, for a conversation about legal and psychological aspects of co-parenting agreements after separation or divorce. How are the child's best interest taken into consideration? What can parents expect when navigating this process? How can parents best communicate with their children along the way? We discuss all these questions, and more.

Find the full report "Australian Relationships: Love, Marriage, and Divorce in a Modern Nation" here: https://www.australianfamilylawyers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/AFL_Report_FINAL_20230225_V1-1.pdf

Find Rebecca at Watts McCray Lawyers: www.wattsmccray.com.au/

Want to make an appointment with Aspasia or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: (02) 9235 3127 or email info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au

This episode was recorded in March 2024 by Aspasia Karageorge and Rebecca McLeod in Sydney, Australia.

Join clinical psychologist, Natalie Glaser, and author of best-selling book The Happiness Trap, Dr Russ Harris, to learn about the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with trauma, from the perspective of the therapist and the client.

How can ACT address symptoms of trauma? What are the symptoms of trauma, and what are the many ways that trauma can present?

Join two experienced clinicians for a conversation about finding new ways to relate to distress, pain, and avoidance of traumatic reminders. Learn about fusion, experiential avoidance, and other ACT concepts, and how ACT can provide a powerful new way of getting back to doing what matters most to you - with support, confidence, and compassion.  

• Dr Russ Harris has online training available at: psychwire.com
• Learn more about Russ: actmindfully.com.au
• Learn more about Natalie Glaser and Sydney City Psychology: sydneycitypsychology.com.au

This episode was recorded in October 2023 in Sydney, Australia.

In this episode, learn about how autism is assessed for and diagnosed in children. Who can assess and diagnose? What does an assessment process involve? What should you be looking for when undertaking the assessment process? What are the advantages of having an assessment early in life? Can early diagnosis be helpful in any particular ways? Join clinical psychologists Angel-Lee Aube and Aspasia Karageorge as they answer all these questions and more.

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Want to make an appointment with Angel or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: +61 9235 3127 or email info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au

This episode was recorded in August 2023 by Angel-Lee Aube and Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.

Join clinical psychologist Dr Aspasia Karageorge for an overview of attachment styles, both in childhood and in adulthood. What are attachment styles? What can they look like in childhood versus adulthood? How can they continue to influence our relationships even in adulthood? How can you work on changing your attachment style in order to improve your overall wellbeing as well as the health of your relationships? All these questions (and more) are covered in this 10 minute overview.

Want to make an appointment with Aspasia or one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: (02) 9235 3127 or email info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au

More helpful resources at our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au

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This episode was recorded in May 2023 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.