Dr Leo Russell

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Great to see spotlight on #FND at #PSIConf2025 with
@leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social

Thanks @fndportal.bsky.social! It was actually a last minute sub off the bench when I discovered my suit jacket has been having an argument with it's buttons on route and were in the process of a trial separation which I could not resolve.

Delighted to have PSI Division of Neuropsychology Chair, Dr Tom Burke & chartered members @sarahjcasey.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Clarke (who presented on day) join us for our #FNDIreland conference.

Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡

An exciting programme for the ISTDP Health learning community next year, including online seminars and in person meet-ups with inspiring leaders of the field. See www.istdphealth.com for more information.

Delighted that @leoistdp.bsky.social is a #KeynoteSpeaker at #PSICONF25 ✨️
His experience supporting people with #FND will be inspirational to practitioner psychologists in Ireland!

📅 Earlybird ends 22/09
💻 Book Now to join us!

www.psychologicalsociety.ie/conference/r...

ISTDP Core Training Information. ISTDP Health was established to support clinicians in the UK to develop their clinical practice and facilitate community connection. We offer an IEDTA accredited three-year core training programme based in Exeter in the South-West. The programme curriculum is designed to enable clinicians to develop their understanding of the theory and practice of ISTDP and to be effective in applying this to individual work and in complex public healthcare settings. This is a small group training delivered in the peaceful setting of the University of Exeter. There will be five face- to-face teaching blocks of two days per year. We use a competency-based approach with an emphasis on establishing clinical understanding and effective therapeutic practice. Trainees will be required to bring video recordings of therapy cases and will receive live supervision. There will be careful attention to individual and group processes to support the learning experience. Trainees will also be invited to attend the ISTDP Health Seminar Series which offers three additional 90-minute online teaching sessions a year and an annual in-person ISTDP Health Day Conference.

📢 Announcing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy training in Exeter - UK 📢

An IEDTA accredited three year core training beginning in September 2025.

www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

Currently open for applications:

forms.gle/6hsGEjCLqB5R...

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is the second most common neurological condition.

This #FND Awareness Day, @nielsdetert.bsky.social explains what FND is and how treatment can vary.

👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychology-has-vital-role-play-treating-functional-neurological-disorder-says-bps

Applications open for ISTDP Core Training in Exeter, UK - September 2025.

Develop your understanding of the theory and practice of ISTDP.

Learn to apply ISTDP to individual work and in complex public healthcare settings.

Find out more & apply now by visiting www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

There will for sure. Good luck with the Doctorate in the meantime! 📚🧑‍🎓

ISTDP Core Training Information. ISTDP Health was established to support clinicians in the UK to develop their clinical practice and facilitate community connection. We offer an IEDTA accredited three-year core training programme based in Exeter in the South-West. The programme curriculum is designed to enable clinicians to develop their understanding of the theory and practice of ISTDP and to be effective in applying this to individual work and in complex public healthcare settings. This is a small group training delivered in the peaceful setting of the University of Exeter. There will be five face- to-face teaching blocks of two days per year. We use a competency-based approach with an emphasis on establishing clinical understanding and effective therapeutic practice. Trainees will be required to bring video recordings of therapy cases and will receive live supervision. There will be careful attention to individual and group processes to support the learning experience. Trainees will also be invited to attend the ISTDP Health Seminar Series which offers three additional 90-minute online teaching sessions a year and an annual in-person ISTDP Health Day Conference.

📢 Announcing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy training in Exeter - UK 📢

An IEDTA accredited three year core training beginning in September 2025.

www.istdphealth.com/istdp-core-t...

Currently open for applications:

forms.gle/6hsGEjCLqB5R...

Introducing a new starter pack for those interested in the development and practice of psychological therapy.

go.bsky.app/JSkT2uC

Here's a starter pack for people interested in all things ISTDP.

Follow to be part of the conversation in our growing community. Let me know if you would like to be added to this list of ISTDP folks

Why do we use Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) as a treatment option in our multi-disciplinary pathway for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?

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Thanks for your interest @neurochallenged.bsky.social.

I comment on the rationale and evidence base in my post below. Some good emerging evidence for long-term outcomes in the meta-analysis of short term psychodynamic therapies for functional symptoms.

I hope you find this helpful.

No problem, done 👍 many thanks!

Great to see you join the bluesky revolution, Mandy! This FND starter pack might help you to find some of the FND community on here. I've added you to the list!

go.bsky.app/8XbDZ5J

Thanks, Carly 🙏

Thanks, @fndireland.bsky.social 🙏

Thanks, Stoyan 🙏

@popkirov.bsky.social @wesleytkerr.bsky.social @lilysmythe.bsky.social @davidlewisperez.bsky.social @neuroads-lab.bsky.social @hamiltonmorrin.bsky.social @devinterhune.bsky.social
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I've put together a starter pack for the FND science community.

Please repost to share the link and do let me know of folks I've missed so I can add them to the group.

Thanks everyone 🙏

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🧵 ISTDP for functional symptoms in a nutshell 🥜

🧠 Bodily symptoms can result from habitual avoidance of emotions & physical anxiety states in the brain & nervous system.

💔 Habitual avoidance can be learned early in life when showing emotions led to parent overwhelm, rejection, or harm.

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Functional Neurological Disorder: Neuropsychological and psychological management in children and adults | BPS - British Psychological Society BPS Explore is our easy-to-access central location for you to read and download a wide range of psychological content from practitioners, researchers and working groups.

Profession Consensus Guidelines & Briefing Papers for the assessment & treatment of Functional Neurological Disorder:

Psychology
tinyurl.com/4d62rcj6

Speech & Language Therapy
jnnp.bmj.com/content/92/1...

Physiotherapy
tinyurl.com/4rebwjm2

Occupational Therapy
jnnp.bmj.com/content/91/1...

Functional Neurological Disorder: Neuropsychological and psychological management in children and adults | BPS - British Psychological Society BPS Explore is our easy-to-access central location for you to read and download a wide range of psychological content from practitioners, researchers and working groups.

Briefing papers and consensus guidelines for consideration in assessment and treatment of FND:

Psychology
tinyurl.com/4d62rcj6

Speech & Language Therapy
jnnp.bmj.com/content/92/1...

Physiotherapy
tinyurl.com/4rebwjm2

Occupational Therapy
jnnp.bmj.com/content/91/1...

Developing a multidisciplinary pathway for functional neurological disorders in a UK National Health Service: The Exeter model | ACNR Functional neurological disorders remain common presentations to NHS services. How should clinical pathways for patients be structured?

Functional neurological disorders are common across public healthcare settings.

The Exeter model is a multidisciplinary approach developed in the absence of additional funding to help meet the needs of patients who have FND from within mainstream services.

Sounds good! We certainly found ACT/Mindfulness helpful as part of our FND public health offer in the south-west UK.

Good to hear about your programme, Molly. Thanks for sharing. You're added to the list 👍