Dear ISSTD Community, Welcome to the August 2025 edition of ISSTD News, which you are reading in early-September! I initially planned to reflect upon the preceding month, but then I realized that September is ISSTD’s Student and Emerging Professional (SEP) Month. So, rather than look to the past in this letter, I have decided to […]
Welcome to New ISSTD Members in August Professional MembersJeffery Agaton HowesVictoria BiddleAntonia Colom-TimlinEsther CowellAllegra GrawerLaura GreerKim GuarascioBrandi GurcakKamila LaShaun Houston BakerSercan KarabulutBronwyn MilkinsLoryann NicholsErich RoushCarolyn RussellMorgan ShawAsia Wait Student MembersRebecca DeasonMackenzie JoyJennell Roden Emerging Professional MembersBo FarrarJocelyn MedinaBrendan O’ConnellFelicia RosarioEmily Sullivan Do You Have News ISSTD Members Can Use? Please share your news with us! […]
The Asia Regional Online Community (ROC) was established in March 2023 with the mission to work to further the understanding of complex trauma and dissociation in Asia. The Scope of the Asia ROC is: To support the creation, discussion and dissemination of knowledge about complex trauma and dissociation in Asia by bringing together the members of […]
This month’s Publications of Interest column highlights three recent articles about dissociative disorders in India. Adithy and colleagues (2025) discuss education about dissociation for mental health professionals in India. Next, Ram and Mathew (2025) review the clinical presentations of dissociation in India. Finally, Jayan and colleagues (2024) outline considerations for understanding and treating dissociation through […]
Flash Technique (Manfield, 2015) is one of my favorite techniques to use with children who have dissociation. Flash Technique allows us to process distressing memories and trauma painlessly. This technique can be used throughout the 4-Phase Treatment Model: Stabilization, Trauma-Processing, Integration, Post-Integration (Yarberry, 2019). The Flash Technique is easily combined with Prescriptive, Child-Centered, and Filial […]
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become a Webinar Committee Member! If you enjoy learning, this volunteer opportunity might the one for you! The Webinar Committee is looking for new members to help with planning the annual ISSTD webinar series, liaise with potential presenters and moderate webinars. The time commitment is […]
Are you interested in helping further the mission of ISSTD? Looking to take the next step in your professional development, or are you wanting to connect further with your peers? We hope you consider a volunteer leadership position with ISSTD whether it be with the Board of Directors or a SIG or ROC. Every member […]
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