In 2020, the ISSTD launched Regional Online Communities (ROCs) as an exciting new member benefit. During this time, a group of therapists and researchers in Ontario, Canada joined together to form the very first ROC, which has been meeting monthly for almost a year! While the ROC started out with just under 20 members, it […]
Publications of Interest
OCD, Trauma, and Dissociation
The topic of June 2021’s publications of interests is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its role in the trauma response and related dissociative states. Multiple theories exist regarding the mechanisms at play in the complex psychological and physiological setting of OCD, trauma, and dissociation. The articles below explore psychological aspects including: emotional dysregulation, rumination, attachment, dissociation, […]
Call for Proposals
Outside Conference Call for Proposals (June 2021)
One of the Goals in ISSTD’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan is to Establish and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration. In order to assist in achieving this goal the Board of Directors wants to encourage ISSTD members to submit presentations related to complex trauma and dissociation to other mental health conferences outside of ISSTD. This will help to spread […]
Volunteer Spotlight
Katie Keech
This month’s volunteer spotlight is shining on ISSTD Board Member, Katie Keech. EC: Can you tell us about where you live? KK: I grew up in Los Angeles, but I live and work in Oakland presently. It has been a phenomenal city to immerse oneself in. People are often afraid of my area (West Oakland), […]
Trauma & Dissociation in the News
Counter-Transference and its Resolution via Art
This article has been previously published in the 2016 Spring edition of the newsletter for the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) and is reprinted here with the kind permission of the editor Roselle O’Brien. Completing research on the topic of self-mutilation by women who have a dissociative identity disorder was fraught with the normal […]
Letter From The President
Virtual Outbursts of Wisdom and Creativity
In a sudden turn of events our International ISSTD members have superbly mastered the art of remote engagement, social connectedness, and meaningful activities. Below is what our six Special Interest Groups (SIGs) would like to share with you about their recent 2021 Annual Virtual Conference Meetings! Creative Art Therapy (CAT) SIG MeetingThe Creative Arts Therapist […]
News You Can Use
News You Can Use
Welcome ISSTD’s New Members in May! Professional MembersEric AronsonHvovi BhagwagarMargaret BluhmStacey BrownStephanie ColaceEmma DeCiccoRebecca DorseyJulienne A GiardLanice HollingsworthSusan KiefaberDawn LanavilleMonique MitchelsonDixon ParnellKellee PurdyKathryn RayEileen SchraderHannah SherebrinTam Skye Emerging Professional MembersWendy Abbott-EgnorLori D’AlessandroKristina MalottJulia Roxanne Webb Student MembersJackie ArmstrongCristina Del PrincipeFreidel KushmanDonna OakfordTrish PottersmithNaomi WaldronAudrey Zatopek Do You Have News ISSTD Members Can Use? We need […]
Research Recruitment
Research Participants Requested
All articles requesting research participation must be approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee prior to posting. This proposal was approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee in June 2021. ISSTD member Tammy Casiano is looking for particapants in her dissertation research study. The study is titled “Licensed Clinicians’ Perceptions of Assessment Tools Used in Diagnosing Dissociative […]
Membership
New ISSTD Membership Tiers
As part of ISSTD’s three year strategic plan, the Board of Directors has put a strong emphasis on growing ISSTD’s membership internationally. As part of this effort, we have expanded our membership fee tiers beyond the World Bank rates to allow for greater flexibility and consideration to developing events. Previously ISSTD membership was available in […]
Focus on ISSTD History
An Interview with Alison Miller
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee. This interview with Alison Miller forms part of ISSTD News’ Focus on History Series. In this series we interview people who have played an important and influential role in the formation and development of ISSTD, or the wider complex trauma and dissociative […]