As the Southeastern Regional Online Community (ROC), we are proud to be part of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). Now entering our second year, our group consists of approximately 30 dedicated professionals who are licensed and practicing in the fields of complex trauma and dissociation. We represent the states […]
The Australian and New Zealand ROC commenced during 2023 under the leadership of Kate McMaugh (Chair), Susie Luchetti (Secretary) and Valerie van Loggerenberg (Moderator). We have slowly grown to a little group of 33 people. While we might not be big in numbers, we think we take the prize for the geographically biggest ROC in […]
In September 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Online Community (ROC) celebrated its third anniversary. When launched, the ROC was comprised of 30 ISSTD members. Today, our online community has over 70 participants who either practice or reside in the Mid-Atlantic geographical region. Presently, this geographical region spans New York to South Carolina and includes West Virginia. The Mid-Atlantic […]
The Asia Regional Online Community (ROC) was established in March 2023 with the following mission and scope: Mission: This group will work to further the understanding of complex trauma and dissociation in Asia. Scope: To support the creation, discussion and dissemination of knowledge about complex trauma and dissociation in Asia by bringing together the members […]
The Ontario Regional Online Community (ROC) is now in its fourth year, having formed as the first ROC within ISSTD in 2020. Stretching across the large province of Ontario, Canada, we consistently connect 30+ members, seeking to increase the presence of ISSTD in Ontario in order to further dialogue, knowledge, research, and training on the […]
This Regional Online Community (ROC) was approved by the ISSTD board in 2022. The purpose of this ROC is to increase the presence of ISSTD in the Southern region of the United States, to create collaboration and community amongst therapists who work with complex trauma and dissociation, to create a venue for additional training and […]
The idea for a local ROC for members from Australia and New Zealand was formed in late 2022 as we were preparing for the Melbourne Regional Conference. A small group formed at the conference, but at this stage, our ROC was really just a germ of an idea. Luckily Susie Luchetti, a psychologist from Sydney, […]
Greetings from the Ontario Regional Online Community (ROC). Our group, the first ROC within the ISSTD, has been together since 2020 and currently has 30 members across the very large province of Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to increase the presence of ISSTD in Ontario, in order to further the dialogue, knowledge, research, and training […]
As a member of ISSTD you are entitled to a number of membership benefits. One huge benefit is access to ISSTDWorld and the online network and community of members that this houses. Within ISSTDWorld we have a number of communities all based upon special interests and regions to help our members connect with one another […]
Back in 2020, the ISSTD launched Regional Online Communities (ROCs) as a new member benefit. These are – as the name implies – online communities hosted by ISSTD which allow for groups to network, support each other, and hold regional activities. While the idea was conceived prior to the pandemic, ROCs are certainly a concept […]
