At ISSTD, we know that mental health professionals like you are often the first to show up, reach out, and lift others up. Whether it’s through your work with clients, your mentorship of peers, or your presence in professional communities like ours, your dedication makes a lasting impact.
Now, there’s a new opportunity to extend that impact even further.
ISSTD is continuing to accept pledges for our Member Sponsorship Program, a meaningful initiative that allows current ISSTD members to sponsor the membership of an individual (or individuals) who may not otherwise be able to join or renew due to financial hardship. Right now, we have more individuals seeking sponsorship than we have available pledges. If you’re in a position to help, your support can make a meaningful difference in someone’s professional journey.
Why Sponsor?
When you sponsor a membership, you’re doing more than covering a fee. You’re actively investing in someone’s professional development and future. It is a gesture that strengthens our entire community by ensuring more voices and perspectives are welcomed into ISSTD.
How It Works
When you complete the sponsorship interest form, you are informing ISSTD staff you’re open to supporting another professional. We’ll then match you with a member whose interests align with yours. This process may take time as we are accepting applications from individuals seeking sponsorship on a rolling basis, and matching is personalized and intentional, ensuring the experience is rewarding for both parties.
You can complete the Sponsor a Membership Form here.
Building a Stronger Community
When members uplift one another, it creates a ripple effect: deeper collaboration, shared knowledge, and a stronger sense of belonging within the ISSTD community and beyond. Your sponsorship is one way to pay it forward, and it helps ensure the field of complex trauma and dissociation remains accessible, inclusive, and dynamic.
Want to learn more?
You can read additional details about the Member Sponsorship Program here.
Have questions?
We’re happy to help. Please reach out to us at membership@isst-d.org.
If you or someone you know is seeking support with membership dues, you can also apply for a sponsored membership here.