Recognition Alert! Professor Warwick Middleton Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia! A hearty congratulations to Warwick Middleton, ISSTD Past President and Fellow, on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, in the General Division, for significant service to psychiatric medicine, and to research into and treatment of complex traumagenic dissociation. If […]
Board Briefs
Greetings from the ISSTD Board of Directors!
Welcome to our quarterly update, bringing you the latest news from the Board. As mentioned in our March newsletter, we are in the process of developing our strategic plan for 2027-2029. This is a months-long process and we’re hard at work identifying key goals and strategies to achieve them. ISSTD works on a three-year strategic […]
2027 Annual Conference
Lead the Conversations at the 44th 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 44th Annual Conference, taking place March 4-7, 2027 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza in Boston, MA, USA. The 2027 […]
Special Interest Groups
ISSTD EMDR SIG Get into the Rhythm!
We have had so much activity in our EMDR Special Interest Group (SIG) these past few years through providing presenters to speak on diverse topics, all related to Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma, and dissociation… and we invite you to join! We have successfully transitioned our Executive Committee, with current Co-Chairs Peggy Kolodny […]
Donate to ISSTD
Thank You for Your Continued Support of ISSTD
As we reach the half way point of 2026, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported ISSTD so far this year—whether through financial contributions, volunteer efforts, or both. Your generosity continues to strengthen our community and advance our mission. As you determine your giving for the […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Become a Virtual Training Program Moderator!
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become an ISSTD Webinar and Virtual Training Program Moderator! The ISSTD Webinar and Virtual Training Program is seeking volunteer moderators to support its webinars and virtual trainings featuring leading and emerging voices in trauma and dissociation. This low-commitment role offers a unique opportunity to engage […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD Table of Contents – June 2026
Volume 27, Issue 3Volume 27, Issue 2Volume 27, Issue 1 Volume 26, Issue 5Volume 26, Issue 4Volume 26, Issue 3Volume 26, Issue 2Volume 26, 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 to hear a message from […]
Letter From The President
On Opportunities, Emails, and Human Nature
A topic seems to emerge repeatedly in Board discussions and in conversations with members, though it often takes different forms depending on who is speaking. Someone says, I had no idea this was happening. Someone else says, There are too many emails. Someone says, I would have submitted something if I had known. Someone else […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use – May 2026
Conference Alerts! 10th International Congress of the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD 2026) Early bird registration for ESTD 2026 is NOW OPEN! ESTD 2026 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, October 1-3, 2026. This edition marks a special milestone: 20 years of ESTD, bringing together an international community of clinicians, researchers, and mental […]
Funding the Future
Invest in a Colleague’s Future Through the ISSTD Member Sponsorship Program
At ISSTD, we know that our members are committed to supporting others—whether through their work with clients, collaboration with colleagues, mentorship, research, or education. The strength of our community comes from members who share their knowledge, encourage growth, and help create opportunities for others in the field. One meaningful way to extend that support is […]