Dear ISSTD community, I was speaking this week with Shannon Molloy, an Australian journalist whose new book “You Made Me This Way” describes how he came to grips with his childhood sexual abuse and its long-term impacts on him. Shannon’s book also makes clear the life-changing effect of sensitive, trauma-informed psychotherapy, which he credits with […]
Dear ISSTD community, I hope that you’ve all had a restful and joyful holiday break. Last year was a mixed blessing for many of us, as the covid-19 pandemic waxed and waned and we tried to find our feet in the “new normal”. I’m struck by the commitment and perseverance of the ISSTD staff, volunteers […]
Lisa Danylchuk – 2022 ISSTD PresidentAs 2022 comes to a close I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as the ISSTD President this year, and am wishing everyone a healthy and peaceful 2023. This year has been full of challenges, right alongside opportunities for connection and growth. I find myself in awe of […]
Dear ISSTD Community, As we enter the holiday season and begin to look back on 2022, I am extremely proud of the progress the ISSTD has made through difficult times. Just a few short weeks ago, our Australia & New Zealand Conference Committee was able to bring to fruition our Melbourne Regional Conference, which was […]
Dear ISSTD Community,As we approach the end of 2022 I want to thank you for your involvement with the ISSTD. Each member, volunteer, and staff person comes together to create this wonderful community that becomes a professional home for so many of us. Thank you for your presence here.We aren’t quite done with the year […]
Dear ISSTD Community, How did you become aware of the ISSTD? I learned about it at a young age, and attended my first conference when I was an undergraduate student at UCLA. I recall appreciating the wisdom and depth of the presenters and attendees – and seeing very few people my age in the mix! […]
Dearest ISSTD Community, As we step into the fall here in the US and the back-to-school feeling is in the air, the ISSTD educational offerings are picking up in suit. We have numerous opportunities approaching to learn and gather in community, both online and in person. On September 8th, the in-person Regional Conference in New […]
Dear ISSTD Community, I hope this message finds you & yours well. In the summer months here in the northern hemisphere, it’s common for folks to rest and bask in the sun a little extra. In recent years, the ISSTD offices have closed the week following the fourth of July holiday in the US in […]
Dear ISSTD Community, Our organization continues to grow through challenging times, and support people in the many ways trauma impacts their lives. The spring season is a busy time full of conferences and planning, and now we have some time to reflect, organize, deepen our leadership capacities as an organization, and plan for a rich […]
Dear ISSTD Community, Here in the US, there have been too many recent acts of violence and harm in our community. As a global community we continue to cope with the impacts of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine. In times like these I am constantly reminded of how important it is to organize ourselves […]
