Dear ISSTD Members, Towards the end of 2019 ISSTD transitioned successfully from being managed by an external company, to managing ourselves. ISSTD now employs its staff directly. Mary Pat Hanlin, Executive Director and Bethany Bjur, Program Manager have been instrumental in facilitating the successful transition to ISSTD being a self-managed organization. We are grateful to […]
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News You Can Use
DBT-Informed Group for People with Dissociated Identities ISSTD Members Kate McMaugh and Noula Diamantopoulos have developed a DBT-informed group program, specifically adapted for people with dissociated identities. This is a skills- based, psychoeducational program, with a strong focus on safety and stability. Noula and Kate will use psychoeducation, group discussion, practice sessions and creative methods […]
Clinical E-Journal
JTD & Frontiers Table of Contents (January 2020)
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation Check out the entire library online of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation – your member benefit – now! Table of ContentsVolume 21, Issue 1Volume 20, Issue 2Volume 20, Issue 3Volume 20, Issue 4Volume 20, Issue 5 Are you interested in auto publication alerts?To set up a quick and each way to get […]
2020 Annual Conference
ISSTD 2020 Annual Conference Social Events
ISSTD is headed to San Francisco, CA for the 37th Annual International Conference, The World Congress on Complex Trauma and Dissociation 2020: Envisioning the Coming Decade. Featuring plenary speakers Karlen Lyons-Ruth, PhD, Pat Ogden, PhD, and A.A.T. Simone Reinders, PhD, and with ten exciting Pre-Conference Workshops, this conference is already full of fantastic training opportunities. Read on for more information about the social events at […]
Center for Advanced Studies in Trauma & Dissociation
ISSTD Welcomes New Spring Intern and PTP Administrator
ISSTD is excited to welcome two new faces to our staff, Danielle Snyder and Emily Christensen. Danielle will be joining us for the spring semester as our new Conference and Events Intern and Emily will be serving as our new Professional Training Program (PTP) Administrator. Danielle is currently a student at University of Maryland, majoring […]
Focus on ISSTD History
The Rise and Fall of the False Memory Syndrome Foundation
In late December 2019 the False Memory Syndrome Foundation (FMSF) announced its cessation, as of the end of the calendar year, not with a bang, but with a whimper, just a little note on the bottom of their website homepage. As is well-known, the FMSF was created by Pamela and Peter Freyd, after the husband […]
Trauma & Dissociation in the News
An Interview with Nick Bryant: Part I – The Franklin Scandal
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee. Interview Conducted 7th August 2019 by Warwick Middleton, MD ISSTD Past President, Dr Warwick Middleton, MD interviewed investigative journalist and author, Nick Bryant in August 2019. This is the first of a two-part series in which we explore the work of a […]
Regional Conferences
ISSTD London Regional Conference | Early Bird Registration Closing Soon!
ISSTD is hosting a Regional Conference in London, UK on 5 March 2020. This conference, “A Day with Michael Salter” features presentations by ISSTD Board Member and criminologist Associate Professor Michael Salter, along with Margot Sunderland, Adah Sachs, Kathryn Livingston, Mark Linington, Elly Hanson, Sue Richardson, Valerie Sinason, and Nancy Borrett.Presentations on the day will […]
Letter From The President
A Holiday Message from the ISSTD Presidents
Christine Forner – 2019 ISSTD President It is with such a full heart that I send you all a year end message. I have found this year to be an absolute labour of love. This year we have accomplished so much. We have been able to organize all of the committees and SIG mission & charges and the policies & procedures. We […]
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News You Can Use
Trauma Training Available in Otautahi/Christchurch For those who attended the Otautahi/Christchurch regional conference or are looking for additional training, check out a 2020 workshop on “Mindful Somatic Approaches to Working Acute and Developmental Trauma”. This comprehensive training will take place in April and May of 2020. More information is available here. Welcome to ISSTD’s New […]