As a mid-career trauma scholar, I came to my first ISSTD conference seeking a greater sense of community for the challenging work of studying relational trauma and hoping to connect with likeminded professionals who are committed to ethically grappling with the complex and worsening challenges humanity is facing today. Hearteningly, I experienced both but also […]
Each year, the ISSTD Annual Conference brings Students and Emerging Professionals, or SEPs, into close contact with the clinical, research, and training community of the Society. Through structured gatherings and informal exchanges, the conference supports early career clinicians and researchers in building relationships, strengthening clinical reasoning, and finding community within the trauma and dissociation field. […]
The ISSTD Annual Conference Committee is delighted to bring you the expertise and diversity of our 2026 Annual Conference speakers! So many powerful leaders in the field of trauma are scheduled to offer participants information to enhance their practices and understanding of trauma through many different lenses. The pre-conference speakers are scheduled on Thursday, March […]
The 2026 ISSTD Annual Conference is happening in Portland, Oregon, a city that embodies the spirit of the U.S. Pacific Northwest: outdoor green spaces, eclectic food, and down-home sensibilities. In line with our conference theme, Past Perspectives, Future Horizons: Navigating Changing Currents of Complex Trauma & Dissociation, this year’s presenters and presentations bridge the wise […]
Trailblazers on Stage: Meet Our Six Visionaries We are thrilled to introduce six exceptional presenters who will grace the ISSTD 2026 Conference with their expertise, vision and passion. Each one brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge from their respective fields, creating a tapestry of insights that promises to inspire and inform. From […]
Proposals are open! You have something to say. How many times do you try to tell people what you see, hear, and know about dissociation? What do you deeply wish every therapist and researcher knew, so people who dissociate could be seen, heard, and helped with dignity? Never presented before? ISSTD is providing guidance on […]
Are you ready to share your knowledge and experience with others? The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is thrilled to invite you to be part of a shared journey of learning and growth at our 43rd Annual Conference, taking place March 26-30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the […]
