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 […]
Special Interest Groups
Acute Care Special Interest Group Update
We are excited to share the yearly update from the Acute Care Special Interest Group (SIG), which has seen significant growth and development over the past year. Below are some highlights and updates on our activities, projects, and future plans. Name Change to Reflect Expanded Focus One milestone this year was the decision to change […]
Member Benefit Monthly
What is Your Volunteer Journey Going to Be?
ISSTD is an organization that is unique in the fact that many of its projects and actions are volunteer-led. Members have the opportunity to get involved with ISSTD in a variety of ways that involve various time commitments and skill sets. A great way to begin your journey is through a small project volunteer opportunity. […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Virtual Book Club Committee Member
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become a Virtual Book Club Committee Member! We are looking for a new member to join the Virtual Book Club Committee to help coordinate book and article selections. In this role, you will invite authors and connect with professionals to contribute to and enhance the […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD Table of Contents – August 2024
Volume 25, Issue 4Volume 25, Issue 3Volume 25, Issue 2Volume 25, Issue 1 Volume 24, Issue 5Volume 24, Issue 4Volume 24, Issue 3Volume 24, Issue 2Volume 24, Issue 1 Discover articles trending on Altmetric in the last 3 months Are you interested in auto publication alerts?To set up a quick and easy way to get […]
Letter From The President
Strategic Partnership with American Psychological Association’s Division 56
A part of ISSTD’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan is to develop strategic partnerships with other agencies, organizations and societies engaged in trauma studies, training and research. In that vein, and through an introduction by ISSTD Board member Ben Israel, meetings have begun with Dr. Jessica Punzo, the President-Elect of Division 56, the Division of Trauma Psychology, […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – July 2024
Submit Manuscript to JTD For Special Issue on Understanding, Preventing, & Healing Dissociation in the Context of Intersectional Inequalities “The purpose of this special issue is to understand how intersectional inequalities are associated with varied forms of dissociation in multiply marginalized people. Given the increased visibility of violent and discriminatory manifestations of interlocking inequalities, such […]
2025 Annual Conference
Annual Conference Committee Update
The Annual Conference Committee has been hard at work making preparations for the 2025 ISSTD Annual Conference in Boston, MA, USA. The 42nd Annual Conference, with the theme, From Invisible to Visible: Research, Clinical, and Cultural Evolutions in the Field of Complex Trauma and Dissociation, will be held March 15-17, 2025 at The Hilton Park […]
Goodwin Fund
Goodwin Fund Updates & August Application Period
Applications for the Goodwin Fund are being accepted August 5 – 28, 2024, which is a donor restricted fund intended to further the education of professionals with limited financial resources. Applicants can apply for funds that cover the registration fee or portion of the registration fee for one ISSTD-sponsored training, seminar, conference or webinar pass. […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Become the ISSTD News International Spotlight Coordinator
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become an International Spotlight Coordinator for the ISSTD News! Are you passionate about writing, reading, and connecting with specialists in the field of trauma and dissociation from around the world? The ISSTD News has an exciting opportunity for you! We are searching for a dedicated […]