This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become a Coordinator for Publications of Interest! Publications of Interest is a quarterly feature of ISSTD News. Each edition compiles recent articles on a topic of interest, and your role is to share the title, abstract, and link to each article—no critique or summary required! […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD Table of Contents – July 2025
Volume 26, Issue 4Volume 26, Issue 3Volume 26, Issue 2Volume 26, Issue 1 Volume 25, Issue 5Volume 25, Issue 4Volume 25, Issue 3Volume 25, Issue 2Volume 25, Issue 1 Did you know ISSTD members receive online access to the full JTD? View this video for more instructions on how to access the online version and […]
Letter From The President
Caring for Others, Caring for Ourselves
Dear ISSTD Community, What a month it’s been! Owing to that, this is going to a shorter message than you’ve been accustomed to seeing from me. I mentioned last month that one of the antidotes to the sense of isolation that might be evoked by the heightened stress and strain of life these days is […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – June 2025
Upcoming Events in the Field IVAT: 30th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Across the LifespanLocation: Town and Country Resort | San Diego, California, USADates: August 17 – August 21, 2025Learn More 2025 ISTSS Graduate Applicant Workshop and PI Networking FairLocation: Baltimore, Maryland, USADate: September 19 | 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM […]
Committee Update
Introduction to the ISSTD Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA Statement)
On behalf of the ISSTD Board IDEA Working Group, I am excited to share with you the ISSTD Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Statement. In this brief, I would like to discuss the process by which we created the Statement. In line with the ISSTD Strategic Plan, the IDEA Board Working Group began the […]
Board Briefs
2025 Second Quarter Board Brief
Greetings, We hope this message finds you on a sunny sojourn. Here are a few updates from the ISSTD Board of Directors: Chicago Regional ConferenceThe upcoming regional conference is nearly here! Scheduled for July 18-19 in Downtown Chicago, at the DePaul University Loop Campus, the event will feature two engaging full-day trainings. On Friday, Wendy […]
2026 Annual Conference
Lead the Conversation at the 43rd ISSTD Annual Conference – Call for Proposals Now Open!
Are you ready to share your knowledge and experience with others? The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is thrilled to invite you to be part of a shared journey of learning and growth at our 43rd Annual Conference, taking place March 26-30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the […]
Scientific Committee
Scientific Committee Update
The Scientific Committee serves as the executive arm of the ISSTD scientific mission—advising the Board and other committees on research, theoretical development, and clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. We are actively involved in strategic initiatives and work to uphold the society’s scientific integrity and reputation. Over […]
Special Interest Groups
EMDR SIG Spotlight: Highlights of Our Year
One of the successful actions of our EMDR Special Interest Group (SIG) has been electing two people for each position—both for the current term and the “elect” role—as suggested by the SIG policy. For example, the Secretary-Elect will shadow the current Secretary, learning all the required tasks, thus resulting in being prepared when their term […]
Regional Online Communities
Central and Eastern Canada Regional Online Community
The former Ontario Regional Online Community (ROC), now Central and Eastern Canada Regional Online Community, has experienced many changes in the past year. With the leadership of Lysa Toye, Acting Former Chair, the group underwent an expansion to include Canada’s eastern provinces including Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. […]