The ISSTD Webinar Committee attempts to present up-to-date clinical and research content of relevance to the field of trauma and dissociation, and which is accessible to all ISSTD members. It endeavors to create, in an ongoing way, a rich repository of material that is accessible both as live on-line presentations (into which the viewing audience […]
The Virtual Book Club is a free educational forum for all ISSTD members that highlights journal articles and books from mostly current publications in our field, although at times we discuss archival classics as well. We have the unique distinction of including authors in our listserv format discussions, providing everyone the opportunity to ask questions […]
The ISSTD Board and The Australia and New Zealand conference committee are excited to share the latest updates on the next regional conference to be held in Wellington/Poneke, New Zealand, October 31– November 2, 2025. We have the plenaries now confirmed, and they are Christine Courtois, PhD, Julian Ford, PhD, and D. Michael Coy, LICSW. […]
Hello! I am the current Chair of the ISSTD’s Professional Training Program (PTP), with Jill Hosey as the Chair-Elect and Peter Maves as the Past-Chair. With us, are Su Baker and Joan Turkus, as the Curriculum Developers. The PTP has a special place in my heart, because it was my entry port into ISSTD. I […]
Since 2021, we have had the privilege of co-chairing ISSTD’s Annual Awards Committee (AAC). As the AAC has expanded its activities, we have also gotten to know each other and the AAC members better… always one of the very best benefits of ISSTD engagement! In addition to working with many of ISSTD’s most experienced members […]
Happy SEPtember! For the month of September, ISSTD is honoring and celebrating student and early career professionals for their involvement with ISSTD. Every week throughout the month, a discount code for a free recorded webinar has been posted in the SEP ISSTDWorld Forum. We hope those members have been able to take advantage of the […]
The Center for Advanced Studies (CFAS) is a creative, thriving, and essential part of ISSTD that encompasses many facets of our shared mission. Its origin can be traced to the pioneers in our field, all of whom were committed to clinical work, teaching, and research. We struggled in those early days to find firm footing […]
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 […]
The EMDR Therapy Training Committee was charged by ISSTD’s Board of Directors to maintain, update, manage, and teach ISSTD’s EMDR therapy basic training and other long-form EMDR therapy courses offered by the Society. The committee has also maintained a loose collaborative relationship with ISSTD’s EMDR Special Interest Group (SIG) to develop and promote periodic webinars […]
As part of the overall objectives of the Research and Education Fund, the Research and Education Fund Subcommittee is developing a new funding mechanism for ISSTD currently for funding of research projects. This fund will offer up to $10,000 USD to facilitate innovative research aligned with the mission of ISSTD. To be considered for funding, […]
