Session Nine - The Factors of Healing for Trauma Survivors

December 9, 2026

Abstract
The session will discuss restitution, rehabilitation, and prevention as factors in healing. There will also be a discussion of “the longest revolution.” There will be an opportunity to present case reports.

Objectives

  1. Hypothesize the relationship between healing and the justice system
  2. Discuss the importance of prevention and the difficulties in attaining it
  3. Prepare and present case reports and process therapeutic options

Readings

  1. Herman, Judith L., M.D. (2023). Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice. Basic Books, London, UK., Chapters 7-9 & Conclusion (pp. 143-232).
  2. Sideli, L., Santoro, G., Fontana, A., Guglielmucci, F., Caretti, V. & Schimmenti, A. (2023). The relationship between obsessive- compulsive symptoms and dissociation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 24:3, 362-379. DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2023.2181477

Timed Outline

  • 1 hour and 15 minutes: Book Chapter(s)
  • 15 minutes: Journal Article
  • 1 hour: Case presentations
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 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.
  • 2.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
  • 2.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Course opens: 
02/01/2026
Course expires: 
01/31/2027
Event starts: 
12/09/2026 - 7:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/09/2026 - 9:30pm EST
Part of: 
Master Seminar - Complex Posttraumatic and Dissociative Disorders | Turkus/Smith 2026
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Available Credit

  • 2.50 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.
  • 2.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
  • 2.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
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