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Who can
become a member of ISSTD?
What are
some specific benefits of membership?
Why can
ISSTD be important to you?
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Sliding Scale membership
fees here. They respect
purchasing power!
How to apply
for Membership.
Link to our online
Membership Application.
The International Society
for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
is the only international nonprofit professional society
that promotes research and training in the identification
and treatment of dissociative disorders and their relationship
to developmental, relational, and other traumas.
ISSTD provides a single source for professional
and public education and supports international communication
and cooperation among professional clinicians and investigators
working in the fields of dissociation and trauma.
To tackle the
issues involved in research about and treatment of dissociative
disorders, individual commitment and passion are necessary.
But they are not enough. We need outstanding, ongoing professional
education and information. And we need each other. Together,
we can and do make a difference!
Is ISSTD
for you?
What can you
expect as a member of ISSTD?
- Participate in presenting and discussing
clinical approaches and the latest research in the field
of dissociation.
- Stay informed about current professional
issues and treatment approaches through conferences, publications,
bibliographies, and the Society’s home page on the
World Wide Web.
- Expand professional contacts through
networking; the membership directory; component societies;
chapters and study groups; and conferences.
- Receive professional recognition through
the awards and Fellows programs.
- Most importantly, you will be a contributor to a better understanding and treatment of the consequences of trauma and the continuum of dissociative disorders.
The
Benefits of Membership
National
and International Conferences
ISSTD conferences provide up-to-date accounts of the state of the dissociative
disorders field and address key legal and ethical issues facing professionals
working with dissociation. ISSTD conferences are devoted solely to topics relevant
to the study and treatment of dissociation. These meetings include introductory
and advanced workshops, research presentations, and clinical papers.
Learn from experts and peers and share
valuable experiences during formal and informal sessions and
activities. Continuing education credits, a bookstore, and
printed conference proceedings are also available.
Members have access to abstracts from recent conferences in the Atrium.
ISSTD
News - (click
here for sample issue)
The official ISSTD newsletter carries news regarding the Society and the field.
The newsletter features an index of recently published literature on dissociative
disorders and an editorial column in which experts discuss critical issues
in trauma and dissociation.
Journal
of Trauma and Dissociation
The Journal of Trauma and Dissociation will be sent to all full members as
part of the membership benefits. The Journal is dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed
scientific literature on dissociation, dissociative disorders, posttraumatic
stress disorder, psychological trauma and its sequelae, and on aspects of memory
associated with psychological trauma and dissociation.
The
Atrium
A separate portion of the web site for Members Only.
Conference abstracts, bibliographies, the online membership
directory, recent and past newsletters, testing resources
for the clinician, a listing of member website and many
other resources are available online for the member.
Treatment Guidelines
ISSTD has taken the important step of developing Guidelines for Treating Dissociative
Disorder in Adults. Developed in 1994 and revised in 1997 and again in 2005,
the Guidelines present a broad outline of what thus far has seemed to be effective
treatment. ISSTD has also developed guidelines for treating children with
dissociative disorders.
Component
Groups
ISSTD encourages members to form and participate in national and local component
societies, chapters, and study groups. ISSTD component groups around the world
provide members with a local vehicle for exchanging views and experiences,
promoting referral networks, and establishing educational programs.
Membership
Directory
Simply the best resource anywhere for professionals working in the fields of
trauma and dissociation. The directory is an invaluable tool for any professional
who wishes to form research and clinical contacts and networks.
World Wide Web
Site
Members and the public can obtain information about the Society, membership
benefits, conference information, a bibliography of recent articles and books
of interest, as well as treatment guidelines and links to other professional
and self-help organizations.
David Caul
Memorial Fund
Established in 1998 to honor the memory of Dr. David Caul, a former president
of ISSTD, the fund supports research in the area of dissociation and awards
need-based scholarships to the Society’s educational programs.
Awards Program
The ISSTD awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in diagnosis,
treatment, research, writing, audiovisual media, and distinguished service
by individuals or groups in the field of dissociation or dissociative disorders.
Who
can become a member of ISSTD?
Membership in the International Society
for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is open to individuals
interested in the study of chronic/complex trauma and the
dissociative disorders.
Regular or Full Member -
$152 annually (U.S. fees are shown. See all other
fees here)
Regular membership is open to professionals primarily involved in the provision
of services, research, education, scholarship, writing or public policy in
an area related to trauma and dissociation. Members who are mental health
or health care providers must be either licensed professionals, trainees
or interns in mental health professions who are practicing under the supervision
of a licensed professional, or qualified within the accepted legal or cultural
standards for conducting clinical practice in his or her locale.
Members are listed in the directory, receive publications including the ISSTD
Newsletter and the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, have access to The Atrium,
and may serve on committees, vote, and hold office.
Student Member - $65 annually
Student membership is open to those enrolled in a program of study leading
to a degree or certification in the mental health field and who have an interest
in trauma and dissociation. Student Members shall receive the
society's publications, including the ISSTD Newsletter and the Journal of
Trauma and Dissociation, have access to The Atrium, be listed in the directory,
and may serve on committees. Student Members shall not vote, nor shall they
hold office. Student Members shall be required to show proof of student status
each year.
Retired Member - $54.50 annually
Retired Membership is open to Members who have retired from active practice
or research. To be eligible for Retired Membership, the Member must be at
least 65 years of age and have paid dues to the Society for 10 or more years.
Retired members shall have all the benefits of full membership except that
they may not run for or hold office.
Affiliate Member - $54.50 annually
Affiliate membership is open to any lay person, not eligible for full
or student membership, interested in the goals and objectives of the
Society. Affiliate members receive the ISSTD newsletter and the membership
directory, but are not listed in the directory, may not vote, hold office or
serve on task forces or committee, except by special invitation. Affiliate
members do not qualify for reduced rates for the conference, do not have access
to The Atrium, nor do they receive the journal.
Fellow
Fellow status may be awarded to any member who has made outstanding contributions
to the diagnosis, treatment, research, or education in the dissociative disorders
field and to the Society. Click here for
application form to nominate a Fellow.
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