Congratulations to ISSTD Member, Shae Nester, on receiving the American Psychological Foundation’s 2025 Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant!
The foundation stated,
This year, our Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supported M. Shae Nester’s research on trauma-related dissociation, an important yet deeply underfunded area. This grant both advances Shae’s dissertation work and helps improve care and outcomes for survivors of sexual trauma. We’re proud to stand behind Shae’s research that brings care and healing to survivors.
The American Psychological Foundation has several scholarships, grants and awards that are currently accepting applications. You can learn more about these opportunities here.
Extended deadline – Abstract submission | 10th International ESTD Congress 2026
The abstract submission deadline for the 10th International Congress of the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD) HAS BEEN EXTENDED until 18 January 2026.
This extension aims to allow broader participation from professionals and researchers interested in contributing to the scientific programme of the congress, which will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 1 to 3 October 2026.
Submit your abstract via the official website: https://www.estd2026.com/_abstractList.aspx
Welcome to New ISSTD Members in December!
| Professional Members Jonathan Coit Melissa Crigger Meira Ellias Mike Elliot Lucia Fernandez Alexis Forrey Christy Hunt Linda Kuramoto Lee LeGrice Allison Long Chandra Merry Joey Salvatore Deborah Soler Valeriya Spektor Christina Tosto Liliana Vacio Carrie Wallace Lacey Whiting Durwood Whitten Shir Wolf | Student Members Brianna Betancourt 李 扶麟 Lillia Panighetti Emerging Professional Members Tyler Boudreau Leah Chen Marissa Harper Lauren Poiroux Harvey Annie Shapiro Lynette VanHyfte |
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