As a first-time attendee of the ISSTD annual meeting, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, after the conference, I can confidently say that I have found my “professional home,” to quote ISSTD President D. Michael Coy. Weeks before I even stepped foot in the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, I found myself benefiting from ISSTD’s […]
As a first-time attendee at the ISSTD Annual Conference, I walked in with questions I needed answered, people I hoped to meet, and an experience I had clearly mapped out in my mind. What I found was even more valuable. I left with more questions than answers, but also with new directions to explore and […]
The 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) in Boston, Massachusetts, was an unforgettable experience. This year’s theme, From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, and Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma and Dissociation, set the stage for deep discussions on advancing our understanding of trauma […]
Attendees of the ISSTD Annual Conference consistently say that one of the most impactful parts of conference attendance is the connections made with other clinicians and researchers. Members return to the conference year after year in order to see colleagues from other parts of the world. The conference is a great opportunity to get to […]
Every year, the Annual Conference Committee invites a few experts in the field of trauma and dissociation to present workshops or panel discussions at the Annual Conference. For our conference in Boston, Massachusetts in March 2025, in addition to the invited plenary speakers, we have invited presenters offering pre-conference workshops, holding a panel discussion, and […]
Hello! We are excited to welcome you to the 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), March 13-17, 2025! The theme of this conference is, “From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, and Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma and Dissociation“. The conference will be held […]
The 2025 ISSTD Annual Conference, “From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, & Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma & Dissociation,” is featuring a stellar line up of must-see plenary presenters. Keep reading to get an introductory flavor of legendary plenary speakers for the 42nd Annual Conference. Early bird registration ends January 15, 2025, […]
The ISSTD Annual Conferences have offered opportunities for Students and Emerging Professionals (SEPs) from the field of mental health over the years—for showcasing work through posters and papers, for volunteering as conference ambassadors, and in organizing special events such as luncheons with experts! ISSTD also offers discounted fees for students to attend. The second call […]
The Annual Conference Committee has been hard at work making preparations for the 2025 ISSTD Annual Conference in Boston, MA, USA. The 42nd Annual Conference, with the theme, From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, and Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma and Dissociation, will be held March 15-17, 2025 at The Hilton Park […]
It’s that time again, everyone! The Call for Proposals is now open through Thursday, August 15, 2024, for the 2025 ISSTD Annual Conference in beautiful, historic, downtown Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our 2025 conference theme is “From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, and Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma and Dissociation.” I’ve pondered on […]
