Happy SEP-tember! September is Student & Emerging Professionals Month at ISSTD, and we’re excited to celebrate the students and early career members who bring energy, passion, and fresh perspectives to our community. We appreciate the time and dedication you give to growing within the field and within ISSTD.This month, we’ve been offering exclusive initiatives and […]
Center for Advanced Studies in Trauma & Dissociation
Expanding Access: Updated Virtual Education Discounts for Tier II-VI Countries
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is committed to making high-quality education more accessible to professionals around the world. As part of this ongoing effort, we are pleased to announce an important update to our pricing structure for virtual and recorded trainings. Aligning Education Discounts with Membership TiersIn a recent […]
Special Interest Groups
Research Special Interest Group Updates
The Research Special Interest Group (SIG) launched just under three years ago as a place for researchers to interact and collaborate. Our members range from those highly established in their fields, to early career investigators and students – essentially, anyone interested in learning more about research. We continue to organize quarterly events, both via Zoom and in-person […]
Annual Awards
Celebrate and Honor Your Colleagues’ Achievements by Nominating them for an ISSTD Annual Award!
ISSTD is excited to share with you that we are now accepting nominations for the 2026 ISSTD Annual Awards and Fellows! Is there a person you know of who has taken their energy and invested it in the creation of a gift for the rest of us: a work of literature, visual arts, and a […]
Regional Online Communities
Mid-Atlantic Regional Online Community Update
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Online Community has had a busy year so far! We’ve largely focused on team building and coalescing since transitioning Executive Committee team members in January. Our Community participated in sobering discussions with honest connection about self care during a time of political upheaval during February and May meetings. During our July meeting, Elizabeth Davis, MFA, MS, ATR-BC, […]
2026 Annual Conference
ISSTD 2026 Conference Plenary Presenters
Trailblazers on Stage: Meet Our Six Visionaries We are thrilled to introduce six exceptional presenters who will grace the ISSTD 2026 Conference with their expertise, vision and passion. Each one brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge from their respective fields, creating a tapestry of insights that promises to inspire and inform. From […]
Fridley Fund
The Fridley Fund
I’d like to bring the ISSTD community’s attention to The Fridley Fund. The Fridley Fund was established to honor the memory of Dr. Donald Fridley. He was a respected member and past president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, whose interest included educating professionals in the fields of psychology and […]
Goodwin Fund
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight: Goodwin Fund Reviewer
This month’s Volunteer Position Spotlight shines on the opportunity to become a Goodwin Fund Reviewer with ISSTD! Support the professional growth of mental health providers by becoming a Goodwin Fund Reviewer with ISSTD. Reviewers help evaluate applications for training awards in complex trauma and dissociation, making written recommendations to the ISSTD Board of Directors twice […]
Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
JTD Table of Contents – September 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
Tipping Our Hats to Students and Emerging Professionals
Dear ISSTD Community, Welcome to the August 2025 edition of ISSTD News, which you are reading in early-September! I initially planned to reflect upon the preceding month, but then I realized that September is ISSTD’s Student and Emerging Professional (SEP) Month. So, rather than look to the past in this letter, I have decided to […]