Last year, ISSTD welcomed Tim Shaw as Executive Director. Earlier in October, his time with the Society came to an end, and we are fortunate to welcome back Mary Pat Hanlin, who has agreed to serve as interim Executive Director while we complete the year’s priorities and prepare for our next search. She joins Casey […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – October 2026
Call for Submissions for a Special Issue of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation Trauma and Dissociation in South and Southeast Asia: Culture, Context, and Clinical Practice. This Journal of Trauma & Dissociation Special Issue seeks to bring to the foreground research and clinical knowledge from South and Southeast Asia, inviting work that deepens the […]
2027 Annual Conference
Registration Now Open for 44th ISSTD Annual Conference
Registration is officially open for our upcoming annual conference, Beacons of Hope: Lighting the Way to Connection & Courage! The conference will be held on March 4-7, 2027 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. In a world that demands resilience, finding meaningful connection and standing in courage can feel daunting. This year’s conference centers around resilience as […]
Letter From The President
Investing in the Future of ISSTD
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 […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – September 2026
Welcome to New ISSTD Members in September 2026 Professional MembersLindsey BennettJulia BlackstockMeiLin BoykinSelena CarolanAlison DowdMichon DubbsLex GuoBrooke KoboroffCara MarkovitsChristin McIntyreMike NistorLinda PimblettDavid PiserPamela SiemonGeorge SutterfieldMark Vigil DombeckBenita VillalinoLisa Wheeler Emerging Professional MembersDanielle KingJennifer LanskiBrandon LÍKatherine McDanielAnne McLaughlinSara RependaSara RependaJay Woods Student MembersMaddilyn ClarkEsther DominguezPriyanka DuttaCharles ElliasChristina GillmoreGina LeeHank NealLynn PhillipsRei TeradaLiz Woods Do You Have […]
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 […]
2027 Annual Conference
Beacons of Hope in Boston: A First Look at the 2027 Annual Conference Program
ISSTD is heading back to Boston! The 44th Annual Conference takes place March 4 to 7, 2027, at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, a historic downtown hotel a short walk from Boston Common and the Public Garden. This year’s theme, “Beacons of Hope: Lighting the Way to Connection and Courage,” invites us to gather around […]
Committee Update
Research and Education Fund Review Team Update
The ISSTD Research and Education Grant is a new funding initiative providing up to $10,000 USD to support innovative research aligned with the ISSTD mission. To qualify, research must focus on complex trauma and dissociation, with trauma-related pathological dissociation as the central theme. Studies that address only complex trauma without this focus will not be […]
Regional Online Communities
Mid-Atlantic ROC Update
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Online Community (ROC) has had a productive and exciting year! Led by a committed team including Kim Foreman and Joan Pollak, Co-Chairs; Rachel Breskman, Moderator; and Abby Vandivier, Secretary; we have offered our membership a stimulating array of presentations and discussions related to trauma. We started off 2026 with a reflective community […]