Note: August 2021 Newsletter correction, Tally Tripp is our 2021 Vice-president, not our first one. To those who so fervently served prior, my apologies for the error. Rosita The ISSTD is thrilled to commemorate and applaud our Student and Emerging Professionals (SEP) during the month of September. Our association’s academic shining stars are our youngest […]
‘Wordless Book’ tells a story of Refugee Trauma ISSTD Fellow Valerie Sinason is co-author of a novel new book, a book without words. A Refugee’s Story is a graphic story, with each page containing a scene following a refugee family as they flee war, are separated, arrive in a new country, and are eventually re-united. […]
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There is still time to register for ISSTD’s upcoming Virtual Conference, Trauma Across the Lifespan! Join ISSTD for this two-day conference featuring plenary speakers Ana Gomez, Dolores Mosquera, and Kathy Steele. This event will address the impacts of trauma across the lifespan with a mix of 90 minute and 3 hour workshops in addition to […]
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become a part of the new Public Health Committee! This is a wonderful opportunity open to all ISSTD Members and looking particularly for those with experience in community mental health settings, health promotion and capacity building, and more! This opportunity allows for the ability to […]
I was cleaning out my garage, sorting through old boxes when I came across a piece of paper and a humorous, somewhat metaphorical, somewhat stylized account from a patient from over a quarter of a century ago. He had spontaneously produced it, and it was typical of his characteristic humour and its reliance on exaggeration […]
It has been another busy year for our Student and Emerging Professionals (SEP) Committee! And we would like to acknowledge the many ways that our SEPs have been showing up for their clients, communities, colleagues, loved ones and themselves in the midst of what has continued to be a difficult time, worldwide. We see how […]
The topic of September’s publications of interests is the role of physical exercise in symptom management of post-traumatic stress disorder. Rosenbaum, S., Vancampfort, D., Steel, Z., Newby, J., Ward, P. B., & Stubbs, B. (2015). Physical activity in the treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychiatry Research, 230(2), 130–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2015.10.017 Background […]
This month we had the pleasure of catching up with our new ISSTD SEP Chair (and Doctoral Candidate), Diandra Hilton. In this interview, Diandra shared about her educational and professional journey thus far – and her experience as an SEP member with the ISSTD! CC: Hi Diandra! Thanks so much for taking the time to […]
