In the field of complex trauma and dissociative disorders we are accustomed to conceptualizing our work through the lens of a three-phase treatment model which includes: safety and stabilization, processing of traumatic memories and integration/new life as one integrated self. However, in my clinical practice I have found it useful to conceptualize the treatment as […]
Letter From The President
An Interesting Intellectual Exchange
It is no secret that the ISSTD, and its members, have been fighting battle after battle for a long time. It is likely, in some cases, this has been happening since before our creation in 1983. We are a group of people who have continued to hold onto the notion that humans who are extremely […]
Membership
ISSTD Connecting with Other Organizations
ISSTD traveled to sunny California this year to exhibit at two conferences and spread the word about ISSTD’s incredible membership benefits and training opportunities. ISSTD staff and members attended the Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) San Diego conference and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) conference in Orange County. At IVAT, ISSTD Past Presidents […]
Students & Emerging Professionals
SEP Member Offers Bi-lingual Trauma Program
KM: Hi Ricky. Some of us know you through your volunteer work for ISSTD, but I am sure there is much we don’t know. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? RK: I’m a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation in New York. I work at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center […]
Students & Emerging Professionals
Ecopsychology Inspires SEP Member’s Innovative Approach to Healing Trauma: an Interview with Courtenay Crucil
KM: When I first read about your work I found your therapy approach fascinating. But before we talk about that, can you share with our readers how you came to be a therapist? CC: Thanks, Kate! Over the past 14 years, I’ve been on a journey that has led me to discover and learn about […]
Committee Spotlight
Student & Emerging Professionals Committee Update
It has been another exciting year for our Student and Emerging Professionals (SEP) Committee. Some of the highlights have included the events at our Annual Conference, our ongoing SEP Discussion Forum, and the many learning opportunities that continue to be available for our members. At the Annual Conference in New York, we had a lunch […]
2020 Annual Conference
Pre-Conference Workshops
Planning for the 2020 Annual Conference is in full swing. The Annual Conference Committee has been hard at work putting together a powerful speaker lineup. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal during the Call for Submission period. Our dedicated team of reviewers is now examining all submissions and we anticipate having final decisions […]
Publications of Interest
Attachment, Trauma and Dissociation
This quarter POI focuses on the relationship between attachment, trauma and dissociation with a selection of recent publications. Note that the first two articles on the list are available free to members. I hope you enjoy reading this. If you have any ideas for themes for POI make sure you let me know at katemcmaughpsychology@gmail.com. […]
Students & Emerging Professionals
An Emerging Professional Takes on the Challenges of Remote Community Work
This month as we focus on the activity of our Student and Emerging Professionals, I was lucky to be able to interview a very inspirational emerging professional, Natina Demetriou, an Australian Provisional Psychologist, who has recently joined ISSTD. Natina lives and practices in remote communities in the Northern Territory of Australia. KM: Could you start […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD & Frontiers Table of Contents (August 2019)
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation Check out the entire library online of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation – your member benefit – now! Table of ContentsVolume 20, Issue 1Volume 20, Issue 2Volume 20, Issue 3Volume 20, Issue 4Volume 19, Issue 5 Are you interested in auto publication alerts?To set up a quick and each way to get […]