Training Courses

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) offers live training courses, both online and in person. These courses equip mental health professionals with the skills to treat individuals suffering from complex trauma and dissociative disorders. The courses incorporate the latest research from international research experts and are taught by leaders in the field.

The Professional Training Program (PTP) advances the understanding and treatment of trauma and dissociation. ISSTD’s Professional Training Program (PTP) courses strive to provide the most current, high-quality content and instruction, setting the standard for graduate and continuing education in the field of trauma and dissociation. This program includes four discussion-based training courses: The Complexities of Complex Trauma, From Complex Trauma to Dissociative Disorders, Advanced Topics in Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders, and Master Seminar: Complex Posttraumatic and Dissociative Disorders. These interactive courses ensure participants engage directly with instructors and peers, creating a rich learning experience.

ISSTD also offers specialized courses in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and clinical hypnosis, approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). These courses provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in specific therapeutic approaches for treating those with complex trauma and dissociative disorders.

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Professional Training Program

EMDR Therapy Training

Clinical Hypnosis Training