As Honours students who just presented at our first ISSTD Regional Conference in Wellington, we want to share why this experience was so different to what we’d imagined an international academic conference would be—and why students working in trauma and dissociation should absolutely participate in this community. We are Shalini Watson and Tenarra Campey, Honours […]
2026 Annual Conference
The Conference Before the Conference: Attend the Pre-Conference Workshops of the 2026 ISSTD Annual Conference!
The 2026 ISSTD Annual Conference is happening in Portland, Oregon, a city that embodies the spirit of the U.S. Pacific Northwest: outdoor green spaces, eclectic food, and down-home sensibilities. In line with our conference theme, Past Perspectives, Future Horizons: Navigating Changing Currents of Complex Trauma & Dissociation, this year’s presenters and presentations bridge the wise […]
Staff Spotlight
A Conversation with Casey Richman
In the last couple of years, you might have noticed that the look and feel of the communication from ISSTD headquarters have changed for the better – from the social media graphics to conference proposal submission pages! Our Program Manager, Casey Richman, MPH, is responsible for that. In this interview, done in September 2025, hear […]
Funding the Future
Grateful for All We’ve Achieved Together in 2025: Support ISSTD’s Future with a Year-End Gift
As we approach the close of 2025, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to every member, donor, volunteer, and supporter who has contributed to ISSTD throughout the year. Your generosity has strengthened our community and advanced our shared mission to support education, research, and community within the field of complex trauma and dissociation. As […]
Committee Update
Professional Training Program Update
Hello! What an opportune time to write about the Professional Training Program (PTP) at ISSTD! My tenure as Chair is coming to an end, and I am so grateful for having this experience. I am moving into the Past-Chair role and passing the baton to Ann Smith, PsyD, as incoming Chair, and Adithy, PhD, as […]
Regional Online Communities
Spotlight on the Southeastern Regional Online Community
I’m Krista Behrens, Chair of the Southeastern Regional Online Community (ROC), and it’s been a privilege to watch this group evolve into a thoughtful and collegial community over the past year. The Southeastern ROC brings together ISSTD members who live or practice in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, or Kentucky. We meet six times per […]
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight
Become an ISSTD Webinar Moderator
There are some great opportunities in being a volunteer moderator with the ISSTD Webinar program. This program, which features established pioneers, seasoned presenters and innovative colleagues who have more recently entered the field, gives moderators ring-side access to living history and cutting edge clinical and scientific presentations. You do not have to be a committee member in order to volunteer […]
Member Benefit Monthly
Celebrating Organizational Membership with ISSTD
It has now been two years since ISSTD introduced our redesigned Organizational Membership structure, and we continue to be energized by the flexibility and value it offers. Over this time, we have greatly enjoyed collaborating with our organizational members to help them tailor their membership benefits to best support their teams and professional goals. Whether […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD Table of Contents – November 2025
Volume 26, Issue 5 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 […]
Letter From The President
The Winds of Change
Dear ISSTD Community, Welcome to the October 2025 edition of ISSTD News, which you are reading in early November! This month’s update will be brief. I am currently writing from sunny – and windy – Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, where ISSTD just concluded its regional conference. I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to […]