2024 Virtual Conference

Benedetto Farina, MD, PhD
Benedetto Farina is a member of the Scientific Committee of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation and of Clinical Neuropsychiatry. He teaches at several schools of psychotherapy and clinical masters in Europe. He was winner of the Richard P. Kluft Award for Journal of Trauma and Dissociation 2015 Best Article. He is the author of more than a hundred articles published in peer reviewed journals, books and book chapters. After graduating in medicine and specializing in psychiatry, he undertook training in psychotherapy under the guidance of the esteemed Giovanni Liotti. Over the course of about twenty years of collaboration and friendship with Dr. Liotti, they have deepened the study of various topics related to the impact of attachment trauma on the psychopathology of dissociation and psychotherapeutic approaches to address the clinical outcomes of developmental trauma. During this period, he developed a strong interest in the effectiveness of integrated multisetting treatments. Over the past fifteen years, his research activity has extended to neurophysiological markers associated with trauma and dissociation. In particular, he has devoted himself to the study of alterations in functional cortical connectivity present in patients with developmental trauma-related disorders.

He conducts research at the European University of Rome where he is full professor of psychopathology and psychotherapy, and collaborates with many research institutions in Italy, France, USA, Spain. In addition to maintaining the clinical activity of his private practice, he also acts as supervisor for several mental health centers of the Italian National Health Service and teaches in several specialization schools and master courses in Italy and worldwide.

David Elliott, PhD

Dr. Elliott received his PhD in Psychology in 1989 from Harvard University.  His training while at Harvard included a clinical psychology internship at McLean Hospital.  He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at McLean, focused at the hospital’s Adolescent and Family Treatment Unit.  He was licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts in 1990, and in Rhode Island in 1993.

He has had leadership roles in several professional organizations. He was President of the Rhode Island Psychological Association for a two-year term.  Prior to that he was Chair of the Coalition of Mental Health Professionals of Rhode Island (COMHPRI), also for two years. Both organizations advocate for availability and wide access to high quality and affordable mental health services.

Since 1998 Dr. Elliott has been on the faculty of and teaches annually at the International School for Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Group Leadership, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Currently he is Chair of this program’s International Advisory Board.  He is also on the Faculty of the Psykosyntes Akademin (Psychosynthesis Academy) in Stockholm, Sweden, where he teaches about attachment and psychotherapy to advanced level students.

Dr. Elliott worked closely with Daniel Brown, PhD, and seven other colleagues for the development of the book Attachment Disturbances in Adults: Treatment for Comprehensive Repair (Brown & Elliott, 2016).  ISSTD honored this book with the 2018 Pierre Janet Writing Award.

Registration includes live access to presentations on the days selected and exclusive access to recordings from those days for at least 80 days following the conference. Conference recordings will be available within two weeks of the conclusion of the conference.

Early bird registration will run through September 30, 2024 at 5:00pm US Eastern Time.

Two Day Registration

Early Bird Pricing

Regular Pricing

One Day Registration

Early Bird Pricing

Regular Pricing

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing via email or fax. A processing fee of $45 will be charged for cancellations received on or before October 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Refund requests will not be accepted after October 18, 2024. Not all requests will be granted. Substitutions for attendees are accepted until November 5, 2024.

Disability Policy (ADA)
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs. Please contact ISSTD Headquarters via email at cfas@isst-d.org or via phone at 844.994.7783 for assistance.

Grievance Policy
ISSTD is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformation with the APA and ASWB grievance procedures.

During an event, presenters will address any concerns that arise. Every effort will be made to address the concerns during the event when possible. If the presenter(s) are unable to address the participant’s concerns, the complaints and grievances shall be presented in writing to ISSTD Headquarters at cfas@isst-d.org. These will be forwarded on for review by the ISSTD Executive Committee.

Social Workers: Should social workers have a specific grievance, these grievances will be addressed by D. Michael Coy, LICSW. In situations where the social worker would have a conflict of interest, then, Christine Forner, MSW will review the grievance.

ISSTD strives to resolve grievances in a manner that is in the best interest of the participant. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within five working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed as directed above and will be responded to within 15 business days.

Registration Contact Information
Email: cfas@isst-d.org
Phone: 844.994.7783
Fax: 888.966.0310

Registration Categories

Student
Student registration 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 registration is also open to trainees and interns in the mental health professions who are practicing under supervision. Proof of student status such as a transcript, copy of course registration, or letter from a supervisor for trainees/interns is required.

Emerging Professional
Emerging Professional registration is open to mental health professionals who have completed an advanced degree and are in the first three years of their career. The three year timeframe is based on date licensed for clinicians or the date of graduation for researchers.

Professional
Professional registration 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 or qualified within the accepted legal or cultural standards for conducting clinical practice in his or her locale.

Discounts

ESTD and SPA Member Discounts
If you are a member of ESTD or SPA but not an ISSTD member, you are eligible for a $50 discount on your registration. Please select this option in the Career Stage and Affiliations question on the registration.

Group Discounts
Discounts are available to groups of five or more individuals from the same facility, school, or organization.

• Groups of 5+: 10% discount
• Groups of 10+: 15% discount

World Bank Lower Income Country Discounts
We now offer discounts for attendees coming from World Bank categorized lower income countries. To check whether your country is in one of these tiers, click here.

• Tier VI Countries: 75% discount
• Tier IV & V Countries: 50% discount
• Tier II & III Countries: 25% discount

Please contact the ISSTD Registration Department at cfas@isst-d.org for additional information on all discounts and to receive the appropriate discount code.

Preliminary Conference Schedule

November 9
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM US ET: New Insights Into Clinical and Neural Measures in Dissociative Identity Disorder
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM US ET: Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM US ET: Making Healing Accessible
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US ET: Meal Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM US ET: A Deeper Look into Attachment: Unresolved Mourning and Disorganization
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM US ET: Break
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM US ET: Introducing Neglect-Informed Sex Therapy
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM US ET: Break
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM US ET: From Research to Practice: Transforming the Impact of Unhealthy Parent-child Dynamics to Create a Sense of “Securefulness” in Dissociative Clients

November 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM US ET: Why Clinicians and Researchers Need a Detailed Definition of Attachment Trauma
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM US ET: Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM US ET: Trauma & Attachment: Developmental Trauma, Personality & Dissociative Disorders
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US ET: Meal Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM US ET: Freeze, Not Frozen: Differentiating Dissociative Reactions from Paralyzing Doubt
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM US ET: Break
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM US ET: Embodied Relational Imagery for Meta-Relational Healing of Adult Attachment Insecurity
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM US ET: Break
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM US ET: Expanding methods for treating cPTSD: incorporating functional contextualism

Continuing Education Information
Participants attending the full conference will be eligible to receive APA and ASWB continuing education credits and  ISSTD Certificate Program credits. Information about credits for each session are included in the information for each session. Participants will receive individual certificates for each session attended for the sessions which they meet the requirements for. To earn credits, participants must attend the full session and complete a session evaluation for each session.

CE credits are available for purchase for an additional fee at the time of registration.

American Psychological Association (APA)

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers.  State and provincial regulatory boards the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ISSTD maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027.

ISSTD Certificate Program
This course has been approved for up to 15 credits towards the ISSTD Certificate of Advanced Studies in Trauma & Dissociation. No certificate is awarded for this credit type.

Awarding of Certificate of Credit
Continuing education credits are available for an additional fee for this event. To obtain continuing education credits, participants who have purchased credits must be in attendance for each session in full and complete a session evaluation for each session attended and complete an overall evaluation. Participant attendance will be marked within two weeks of completion of the conference and participants will have until December 31, 2024 to claim their CE credits. Certificates of Credit are awarded immediately upon completion of the all requirements. An individual certificate will be generated for each individual session attended.

Financial Disclosures
All presenters, planners, editors, or staff report no relevant relationships to disclose: “I do not have at present, or within the last 12 months, nor anticipate having financial interest, arrangement or affiliation with any organizations that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict.

Discover New Connections Online!

Our conference attendees represent the leading professionals in the world of trauma and dissociation. Our virtual conference allows for organizations to network with and promote your organization to attendees from all around the globe who choose to join us online. As a supporter or exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to tap into this esteemed network of professionals. Don’t miss out on this limited opportunity to connect virtually with psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals who use and promote the products and services you have to offer!

ISSTD Organizational Membership Available Now!
ISSTD has launched a new Organizational Membership. This membership is open to treatment facilities, hospitals, multi-clinician practices, government organizations/agencies, and colleges/universities who specialize in the treatment of complex trauma and/or dissociation. Bronze, Silver and Gold memberships include exhibit and supporter opportunities in addition to membership. For more information on benefits and prices of the Organizational Membership with ISSTD, click here!