In a sudden turn of events our International ISSTD members have superbly mastered the art of remote engagement, social connectedness, and meaningful activities. Below is what our six Special Interest Groups (SIGs) would like to share with you about their recent 2021 Annual Virtual Conference Meetings! Creative Art Therapy (CAT) SIG MeetingThe Creative Arts Therapist […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use
Welcome ISSTD’s New Members in May! Professional MembersEric AronsonHvovi BhagwagarMargaret BluhmStacey BrownStephanie ColaceEmma DeCiccoRebecca DorseyJulienne A GiardLanice HollingsworthSusan KiefaberDawn LanavilleMonique MitchelsonDixon ParnellKellee PurdyKathryn RayEileen SchraderHannah SherebrinTam Skye Emerging Professional MembersWendy Abbott-EgnorLori D’AlessandroKristina MalottJulia Roxanne Webb Student MembersJackie ArmstrongCristina Del PrincipeFreidel KushmanDonna OakfordTrish PottersmithNaomi WaldronAudrey Zatopek Do You Have News ISSTD Members Can Use? We need […]
Research Recruitment
Research Participants Requested
All articles requesting research participation must be approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee prior to posting. This proposal was approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee in June 2021. ISSTD member Tammy Casiano is looking for particapants in her dissertation research study. The study is titled “Licensed Clinicians’ Perceptions of Assessment Tools Used in Diagnosing Dissociative […]
Membership
New ISSTD Membership Tiers
As part of ISSTD’s three year strategic plan, the Board of Directors has put a strong emphasis on growing ISSTD’s membership internationally. As part of this effort, we have expanded our membership fee tiers beyond the World Bank rates to allow for greater flexibility and consideration to developing events. Previously ISSTD membership was available in […]
Focus on ISSTD History
An Interview with Alison Miller
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee. This interview with Alison Miller forms part of ISSTD News’ Focus on History Series. In this series we interview people who have played an important and influential role in the formation and development of ISSTD, or the wider complex trauma and dissociative […]
Special Interest Groups
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) SIG
The ISSTD PNES SIG was formed in 2018-2019 and now has 60 members. An executive group now exists which includes Drs. Lorna Myers, Nicole Black, and Mindy Treybal. The SIG holds Zoom meetings several times a year during which members can meet to discuss clinical issues, share resources and reading materials, and more. During the most […]
Committee Spotlight
Virtual & Regional Conference Committee
In 2021, the ISSTD formed the new Virtual and Regional Conference Committee. The goal of this committee is to support the continued growth of ISSTD regional and virtual trainings. As a group, this committee includes both ISSTD staff and volunteers who meet to recommend locations for future conferences, brainstorm and develop conference themes and their […]
Committee Spotlight
EMDR Therapy Training Committee
Last year around this time, I shared with you that ISSTD had launched its new EMDR Therapy Training, managed by the EMDR Therapy Training Committee, and offered through the Center for Advanced Studies in Trauma and Dissociation. The EMDR Therapy Training Committee evolved from the original training development task group. The committee was charged by […]
Regional Conferences
ASCH Level I (Fundamentals) Training in Clinical Hypnosis
ISSTD is thrilled to offer an ASCH Level I (Fundamentals) Training in Clinical Hypnosis this October! Join faculty Reinhild Draeger-Muenke, Debbie Bensching, and Wendy Lemke for this trauma and dissociation focused hypnosis training. The training incorporates lots of opportunities to experience hypnosis for yourself, as well as 1:1 and small group practices to become comfortable […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: ISSTDWorld Member Forum Moderator
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become an ISSTDWorld Member Forum Moderator! This is wonderful opportunity open to all ISSTD Members, who have some experience and comfort using technology, have an eye for detail, and are acquainted with the ISSTDWorld guidelines. The length of this position is one year, with up […]