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, […]
Happy February ISSTDWorld! Thank you for stopping by to read about what the Virtual and Regional Conference Committee (VRCC) has been up to in its third year of being a committee! The goal of the VRCC is to support the continued growth of ISSTD’s regional and virtual trainings. As a group, this committee includes both […]
The central reason for the existence of any organization is its membership. The questions facing any organization include – how do we most effectively connect with those who would be motivated to join those who are already working within the organization to further collective goals? In our case, how do we, as a group of […]
The Fridley Fund was created to defray the cost of one training activity offered through ISSTD for students who would otherwise be unable to obtain appropriate instruction in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. ISSTD will have its first call for applications for this Fund in 2024. More details about the application period and […]
I am the current Chairman of ISSTD’s Professional Training Program, to be followed in 2024 by Faige Flakser as Chair, with Jill Hosey stepping into the Chair-Elect position. The PTP represents a core educational function for ISSTD and is comprised of a sequence of courses, at levels moving from introductory to advanced, for the understanding […]
Greetings from ISSTD’s Finance Committee! As with the previous year’s update, in addition to the typical highlights, I want to offer you a bit more insight into how the Finance Committee functions within the Society. You may not be aware, but, unlike most committees, which have formed over time because the ISSTD President and Board […]
The Goodwin Fund is a donor restricted fund, intended to further education for those who have fewer financial opportunities. The Goodwin Fund runs twice a year with a budget of 2400.00 USD per year. This Fund is intended for those who possess an interest in learning more about complex trauma and dissociation. Applicants who hold […]
Happy June ISSTDWorld! Thanks for stopping by and taking a minute to find out what the Member Engagement Committee has been up to for the last while. The goal of the ISSTD’s Member Engagement Committee has been to work alongside other ISSTD Committees, Special Interest Groups, Taskforces, and the Board of Directors to identify volunteer […]
The Scientific Committee serves as the executive committee of the scientific area of ISSTD – advising the Board and other committees on all matters of science, research, and further development of theory and clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. We are involved in all strategic endeavors and […]
