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ForwardAdvanced Clinical Strategies for Complex Trauma and Dissociation (2026 Past Presidents Seminar)
Join ISSTD for this two-day seminar featuring past Presidents Colin A. Ross and Steve Gold. This seminar will explore advanced, theory-driven approaches to treating complex traumatization, complex dissociation, and their extensive comorbidities. Grounded in developmental psychology, mammalian attachment, and comprehensive case conceptualization, this seminar bridges two pioneering models: Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) and Contextual Trauma Therapy (CTT).
On day one, Colin Ross will present Trauma Model Therapy (TMT), explaining its core principles—such as attachment to the perpetrator, the locus of control shift, and self-blame—and demonstrating clinical techniques for treating complex PTSD, dissociation, and extensive comorbidities across diverse practice settings. On day two, Steve Gold will introduce Contextual Trauma Therapy (CTT), detailing its conceptually driven, phase-oriented model that distinguishes between traumatic exposure and early developmental deprivation to remediate complex dissociation and disturbances of self-organization.
Target Audience
Those seeking to participate in this seminar must be licensed mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, accredited psychotherapists, etc.). ISSTD staff will audit license information prior to the start of the course and may request additional documentation for your license.
We do accept students 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. Students must submit proof of student status such as a transcript or registration record. For those who have completed their degree and are currently in the pre-licensure stage practicing under the license of another clinician, you must provide the name and license information for the person you are working with. Documentation should be sent to ISSTD staff at [email protected] before registering.
This webinar is at the intermediate learning level.
Course summary
- 12.00 APAThe 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.
- 12.00 ASWB ACEThe 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 12.00 continuing education credits.
- 12.00 ISSTD Certificate ProgramThis program is eligible for 12.00 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Available Credit
- 12.00 APAThe 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.
- 12.00 ASWB ACEThe 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 12.00 continuing education credits.
- 12.00 ISSTD Certificate ProgramThis program is eligible for 12.00 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Price
"Your Price" above reflects your final price based on your membership status and career level.
- ISSTD defines a student as 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.
- ISSTD defines an emerging professional as mental health professionals who have completed an advanced degree and are in the first three years of their career (or first three years after graduation for researchers).
- If you do not fall into one of the above categories please register as Professional/Retired.
These prices are for Tier I countries. For a list of countries by Tier click here. If you are located in a country that falls into Tier II-VI please contact ISSTD at [email protected] to receive the appropriate discount code.
Registration Policies
Cancellations prior to the seminar are subject to a $45 cancellation fee. No refunds are provided for no shows. The deadline for cancellations with a refund is December 7, 2026 at 5:00pm US Eastern Time. Requests for cancellation should be sent to [email protected].
Early bird registration pricing will be available until November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM US Eastern Time. At this time, registration fees will increase by $50.00 for Emerging Professionals and Professionals.
For additional seminar policies including completion requirements, filing grievances, requesting a disability accommodation, and awarding of certificates of credits, please visit our Seminar Policies page.