What Trainees Say

Feedback from clinicians who have participated in ISTDP Pre-Core, Core, and 1-1 Supervision with David M Rudesill.

 

“David’s Pre-Core training was a fantastic entry point into ISTDP. His hands-on approach and the balance of education, direct observation, and experiential learning created a rich and immersive experience. It felt accessible and engaging throughout, even for someone fairly new to the model. The small cohort created space for real-time practice and personalized feedback, and David’s passion and talent as both a therapist and teacher were evident throughout. I highly recommend this training for anyone interested in ISTDP.”
— Adam Whitlatch, Trainee

 

“David’s Pre-Core training was a fantastic experience! Weaving together the foundations of ISTDP with case examples and skill-building exercises, his approach to teaching is truly unique and masterful. He made complicated material very accessible and created a warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental environment. By the end of the training, I felt comfortable implementing the skills we had learned and could immediately apply them in session. My clients already notice a difference.”
— Betsy Cummings, Trainee

 

“This training was affordable, valuable, and enjoyable. Excellent teaching! I gained a critically important foundation in ISTDP principles and feel more equipped in the room to navigate defenses, recognize anxiety, and compassionately engage the suffering caused by both. I would recommend this to anyone interested in exploring ISTDP.”
— Anne Warner, Trainee

 

“David is a fantastic teacher. He is compassionate, thorough, and patient. Through his Pre-Core training, I gained a solid grasp of the fundamentals of ISTDP. When I returned to work, I was able to implement the knowledge and skills I had gained over the weekend. I would highly recommend his course to anyone getting into ISTDP.”
— Perry Lavin, Trainee

 

“David’s exquisite skill as a clinician and supervisor shows in his highly accessible and exceedingly supportive approach to learning ISTDP. After the Pre-Core training, I could clearly see the deeply relational and attachment-based lens inherent in the model and felt confident and eager to bring these aspects to my clinical cases.”
— Randi Kofsky, Trainee

 

“David is an excellent teacher who provides clear information in manageable portions. He helps prevent the overwhelm that can come for beginners by taking the learning step by step, providing many examples, and making room for role-play to deepen understanding. His presence is warm, nonjudgmental, and empathic. David is a treasure in the ISTDP field.”
— Claire Dennis, Trainee

 

“David Rudesill is an amazing teacher. He is incredibly insightful and clear in his teaching while also being wonderfully warm and supportive. When I ask a question, he helps me think through the issue so that I learn to think clinically, rather than simply giving me an answer. I searched far and wide when looking for an ISTDP teacher and couldn’t be happier with David.”
— Zeina Halim, Trainee

 

“David is a wonderful teacher, trainer, and supervisor. He knows how to teach the material effectively, but more importantly, he creates a warm, supportive, and open learning environment. David excels at helping trainees increase their capacity to tolerate intense emotions and cultivate the ability to be radically and compassionately honest with clients. I look back on my Core Training with David as a profound growth experience, both professionally and personally.”
— William Gingher, Trainee