Interview Conducted 13th August, 2019 by Warwick Middleton Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee. Warwick Middleton: Jeff, you have an unusual career path, where you started out as a Sanskrit scholar, moved into training in psychoanalysis, became the custodian of the Freudian archives, wrote what would probably be […]
In these uncertain times, the incredible work that is done by ISSTD members all over the world is more important than ever. ISSTD is dedicated to its mission to advance clinical, scientific, and societal understanding about the prevalence and consequences of chronic trauma and dissociation. As we work to provide more virtual training opportunities and […]
Due to the cancellation of the ISSTD Annual Conference, the Annual Awards Dinner was not able to take place. Below we would like to honor the recipients of this year’s awards. ISSTD Fellows To be considered for ISSTD Fellow status, a person must have at least five years’ membership in ISSTD and must present evidence […]
This quarter POI focuses on the use of art therapy in the treatment of trauma and dissociation, with a selection of recent publications. Articles include pilot studies, group programs, a case study and even case studies of online programs, illustrating the range of work and publications in this growing area of work. Note that the […]
Dear ISSTD Members, Treating persons with complex trauma histories and dissociation is complicated, challenging, and at times dangerous. The complex relational nature of this work may result in vicarious traumatisation of therapists. Another difficulty for healing professionals arises in managing the therapeutic relationship within appropriate emotional, physical, and psychological boundaries. Consultation and supervision are essential […]
Welcome ISSTD New Members in February! Professional MembersAlexa AlbertBeth BickelMarie CarmodyZella ChildsFiona FarleyDeborah KennardTracie McDowellKathy McIndoeRachelle MillerTanvi PatelLynn PaternaHalleh SeddighzadeShweta SharmaScott Woerner Emerging Professional MembersLauren OverhageEmily Rawlin Student MembersCourtnie BurkeJacob CurranJennifer MeloSkyler OrtizAubrie PattersonLola Raymond BhattLauren Spampinato Do You Have News ISSTD Members Can Use? We need your help to make NYCU a great feature, […]
ISSTD is pleased to launch five new public fact sheets for Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness day on March 5, 2020! These fact sheets will provide information on complex trauma and dissociative disorders in an easy to share format. ISSTD Public Fact Sheets Fact Sheet I – Trauma and Complex Trauma: An Overview Fact Sheet II […]
Greetings to all, as we enter another amazing year of transformation and outreach. The Board has been hard at work in creating structure for our ever-growing array of educational opportunities, world presence and voice in current events relating to trauma and dissociation. In the past year, we offered regional conferences in Austin, Texas, Washington, DC, […]
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee. Past ISSTD President, Dr Warwick Middleton, MD interviewed Nick Bryant in August 2019 to discuss Nick’s work investigating cases of organised child abuse. This interview pre-dates Epstein’s death and the risk to his life is discussed within the interview, a foreshadowing of […]
Today our volunteer spotlight shines on Sandra Baita. Dr. Baita is a clinical psychologist, child therapist, and EMDR certified therapist and approved consultant. She has been working diligently to provide ISSTD information, news, and trainings in Spanish. Tell us about yourself. I live in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I have been married […]
