Fall Trainings & Events with Dr. E,
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Fundraiser with Dr. E, Dr. Laura Brown, & Dr. Chuck Benincasa,
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ISSTD Annual Conference 2026:
Registration opening in a few weeks, but you can save the date for March 28 weekend in Portland (conference is clinicians and students only, but separately a survivor meetup also happening with us).
ISSTD Level I Course 2026:
CLICK HERE to register! (This event is clinicians only.)
Course Description
The first half of this course will focus on the etiology of chronic trauma, its clinical picture, tools of assessment, the phase-oriented approach to trauma and treatment pitfalls and therapeutic alliance. The course is partly didactic, based on the assigned readings, and partly discussion of a fictional example case.
The second half of this course then continues the information learned and will focus on betrayal and memory, treatment modalities, the role of attachment, applications of theoretical models, and secondary trauma. The course is partly didactic, based on the assigned readings. In addition, students must be prepared to discuss theories as applied to treatment.
Course Format: Twelve Sessions Live Teleseminar; 2.5 hour sessions each
Course Dates: 2026: January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 18, Apr 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, June 24
Meeting Time: Wednesdays 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM Time US Eastern Time
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What is System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders?
Diagnosed with Complex Trauma and a Dissociative Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about complex trauma, dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality), etc.), and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.