International Society For The Study Of Trauma And Dissociation

International Society For The Study Of Trauma And Dissociation ISSTD seeks to advance clinical, scientific, and societal understanding about the prevalence and consequences of chronic trauma and dissociation.

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. Although we are primarily a professionally oriented society, we welcome both professional and lay members. Check out the different categories of membership. Education is one of our primary goals. We work to achieve that goal partly through training programs, conferences and the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. The ISSTD has given awards to professionals and lay people who have contributed to the study of trauma and dissociation and to the ISSTD. To facilitate the education and training of graduate students, the David Caul Graduate Research Grants were established in memory of David Caul, an esteemed and devoted mentor.

Limited time remains to register for ! We hope you join us for an incredible line up of pre-conference workshops on Fri...
02/18/2026

Limited time remains to register for ! We hope you join us for an incredible line up of pre-conference workshops on Friday, March 27! These workshops range from half day to full day options & include a number of different topics! Learn more & register now at annualconference.isst-d.org

Limited time remains to register for ! We hope you join us for an incredible line up of pre-conference workshops on Thu...
02/17/2026

Limited time remains to register for ! We hope you join us for an incredible line up of pre-conference workshops on Thursday, March 26! These workshops range from half day to full day options & include a number of different topics! Learn more & register now at annualconference.isst-d.org

: Strange-face-in-the-mirror illusions: specific effects on derealization, depersonalization, and dissociative identity...
02/17/2026

: Strange-face-in-the-mirror illusions: specific effects on derealization, depersonalization, and dissociative identity Use the following link to read the full article:

Anomalous strange-face illusions (SFIs) are produced when mirror gazing under a low level of face illumination. In contrast to past studies in which an observer’s task was to pay attention to the r...

There is still time to join ISSTD for in Portland, Oregon! Don't miss out on hearing from an incredibly line up of ple...
02/16/2026

There is still time to join ISSTD for in Portland, Oregon! Don't miss out on hearing from an incredibly line up of plenary presenters. Our first plenary presenter, Milissa Kaufman, will be presenting, "(Hidden) in Plain Sight: A Physician-Scientist Reflects on DID Lived Experience." Learn more and register now at https://annualconference.isst-d.org/

"If you want to support someone who has dissociative identities, it can be helpful to educate yourself about dissociativ...
02/15/2026

"If you want to support someone who has dissociative identities, it can be helpful to educate yourself about dissociative disorders" Learn more here: https://ow.ly/BF0550QLwGc

"Intergenerational trauma can stem from biology, learned behaviors and even the collective experiences of a group. Some ...
02/14/2026

"Intergenerational trauma can stem from biology, learned behaviors and even the collective experiences of a group. Some research suggests that trauma can affect a person’s DNA and potentially influence the health of future generations."

The idea that trauma can be passed across generations can be a difficult to grasp. But just as trauma can be passed through generations, so can resilience.

How does explaining confidentiality work in case of reporting? View this video by SAMVAD-NIMHANS Child Protection to lea...
02/14/2026

How does explaining confidentiality work in case of reporting? View this video by SAMVAD-NIMHANS Child Protection to learn more:

Watch out our Youtube space for more upcoming content.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates: http://www.youtube.com/c/NIMHANSChildProtectionFor more d...

OPEN ACCESS: "Envisioning and Embodying Empowerment in Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Case Illustrating the Two-Part ...
02/12/2026

OPEN ACCESS: "Envisioning and Embodying Empowerment in Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Case Illustrating the Two-Part Film Technique" Read now: https://ow.ly/KzzP50SfmxA

Are you a student pursuing a mental health degree? Unlock exclusive benefits with ISSTD’s discounted student membership!...
02/12/2026

Are you a student pursuing a mental health degree? Unlock exclusive benefits with ISSTD’s discounted student membership! Enjoy reduced rates, free access to webinars, expert networking, and more.

Invest in your future and join a supportive community dedicated to trauma and dissociation studies. Discover all the perks and become a member today: http://ow.ly/JKRT50Hizff

On Sunday, March 29, Robyn L. Gobin, will be delivering a powerful plenary on, "Empowered Healing: Culturally Grounded A...
02/11/2026

On Sunday, March 29, Robyn L. Gobin, will be delivering a powerful plenary on, "Empowered Healing: Culturally Grounded Approaches to Trauma Therapy and Holistic Support for Black Women Survivors of Sexual Trauma." Register by February 28 to ensure you don't miss this at ! Save your spot now: https://annualconference.isst-d.org/

"Only 17% of Black women, 41% of Latina women, and 44% of white women are accurately diagnosed by doctors when presentin...
02/11/2026

"Only 17% of Black women, 41% of Latina women, and 44% of white women are accurately diagnosed by doctors when presenting with an eating disorder" Learn more facts about eating disorders here:

Awareness is an important part of advocating for change and these eating disorder statistics help us create more of that.

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The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. Although we are primarily a professionally oriented society, we welcome both professional and lay members. Check out the different categories of membership. Education is one of our primary goals. We work to achieve that goal partly through training programs, conferences and the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. The ISSTD has given awards to professionals and lay people who have contributed to the study of trauma and dissociation and to the ISSTD. To facilitate the education and training of graduate students, the David Caul Graduate Research Grants were established in memory of David Caul, an esteemed and devoted mentor.