Happy SEP-tember! September is Student & Emerging Professionals Month at ISSTD, and we’re excited to celebrate the students and early career members who bring energy, passion, and fresh perspectives to our community. We appreciate the time and dedication you give to growing within the field and within ISSTD.This month, we’ve been offering exclusive initiatives and discounted courses for SEP members in the Student and Emerging Professional Forum in ISSTDWorld. If you’re a student or within your first three years post-licensure or graduation, join us in this exclusive ISSTDWorld Community!
New Learning Resource:
In honor of SEP Month, we’ve launched the Introduction to Complex Trauma & Dissociative Disorders Package, designed to support early learning and confidence in working with complex trauma and dissociation. You can learn more about and purchase the package here.
Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to build community, grow your resume, and shape the future of ISSTD. Here are a few opportunities tailored to students and early career professionals:
Student and Emerging Professionals Committee Chair & Committee Members
Are you interested in planning the next Student and Emerging Professionals Month? Are you looking to build more connections within iSSTD and create more opportunities and spaces for those working towards their degree or in the beginning of their career? We invite you to join the newly created Student and Emerging Professionals Committee. This committee is being newly formed and will be charged with planning an SEP event at the Annual Conference, the 2026 SEP Month, and more. If this is something you are interested in being part of as a committee member or as a chair, please email membership@isst-d.org
Online Outreach Volunteer:
Are you in the early stage of building your career and looking for ways to reduce the isolation that our work often brings? Maybe you’re further along in your career and looking for ways to give back? If you hope to build more community, want to add experiences to your resume, and enjoy the idea of being an active member of ISSTD, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! As a member of our social media & marketing team, you’ll use your passion for helping others to help spread the word about upcoming events, trainings, and webinars, and share interesting and important content related to complex trauma and dissociation. Learn more and apply!
Annual Conference Committee – Marketing Volunteer
Support outreach and promotion for the biggest ISSTD event of the year. As an Annual Conference Committee (ACC) Marketing Volunteer, you’ll collaborate with staff and other committee members to help spread the word about the conference, reach new audiences to build our network of professionals, and ensure that new and returning attendees feel welcomed and excited. Learn more and apply!
Conference Ambassador
Join our team as a Conference Ambassador for the 2026 Annual Conference or 2025 Australia–New Zealand Regional Conference. Support conference operations, meet leaders in the field, and gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience.
2026 Annual Conference Ambassador: Learn more and apply
2025 Australia-New Zealand Regional Conference Ambassador: Learn more and apply