Over the past several months, much of our work has focused on what we want ISSTD to be able to offer our members and the broader field over the next several years. Inevitably, those conversations eventually come back to resources. There are two areas where I think member support could have a particularly tangible impact […]
Board Briefs
Building Connections
Welcome to our latest update from ISSTD’s Board of Directors. As noted in our last two briefs, the Board has been putting a significant amount of time into the development of our next 3-year strategic plan. Our five goals have been identified and finishing touches are being put on the operationalization of each goal. The […]
Annual Awards
Celebrating Success – Nominate Your Colleagues for an ISSTD Award or Fellow Status
ISSTD is now accepting nominations for the 2027 ISSTD Annual Awards and Fellows through November 12, 2026! Being able to celebrate the achievements and dedication to the complex trauma and dissociation field of individuals and groups is an incredibly special thing, and we hope you consider submitting anyone who fits into one of the award […]
Letter From The President
SEP-tember: Celebrating ISSTD’s Students and Emerging Professionals
One of my core memories from early graduate school is presenting a research poster at a conference. Someone who had just received a Lifetime Achievement Award came over and asked me a question about my research. I had absolutely no idea how to answer it, so I told him that. His response was essentially, “Aw […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – August 2026
New Book Alert! Moving from Grievance to Hope in Psychoanalysis: Applied Case StudiesEdited by Johanna Dobrich This volume brings psychoanalytic thinking and practice directly into the social forces that shape our lives, exploring themes such as intergenerational trauma, the legacies of war and refugee displacement, cultural difference, matrescence, gun violence, environmental degradation, and the ways […]
Committee Update
Nominating Committee Update
Dear Fellow Members, As Immediate Past President, my responsibilities include chairing the Nominating Committee. This committee solicits and evaluates nominees for Board Officer and Director positions and offers recommendations to the Board for a slate of candidates who will appear on the ballot during the annual Board elections. The Nominating Committee is comprised of both […]
2027 Annual Conference
Annual Conference Committee Update
ISSTD received a bumper crop of submitted proposals for next year’s Annual Conference. The Scientific Committee and the Annual Conference Committee were involved in the process of deciding which workshops, papers and posters to select for inclusion. The process of evaluating the submissions began with the Scientific Committee, whose members donated many hours to blindly […]
Regional Online Communities
Asia Regional Online Community Update
The Asia Regional Online Community (ROC) was established in March 2023 to further the understanding of complex trauma and dissociation in Asia. It brings together ISSTD members across the region and supports the creation, discussion and dissemination of knowledge relevant to Asian contexts. The current Executive Committee is comprised of Dr. Shekhar Seshadri as Chair, […]
Member Benefit Monthly
Choose Your Own Volunteer Adventure
ISSTD is unique in that many of our projects and initiatives are volunteer-led. Members have the opportunity to get involved with ISSTD in a variety of ways, with opportunities that fit different time commitments, interests, and skill sets. A great way to begin your volunteer journey is through a small project opportunity. Small project opportunities […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Become an ISSTD Volunteer
Looking to volunteer but none of the open positions capture your eye? ISSTD is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering but aren’t interested in any of the posted volunteer positions, please consider submitting a general volunteer application. These applications will be kept on hand for when new opportunities arise, allowing […]