ISTSS a Sponsor for Trauma Conference in Australia

ISTSS

ISTSS is a sponsor for the 2003 International Conference on Trauma, Attachment and Dissociation, which takes place in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 12-14. The conference is presented by the Delphi Centre in collaboration with the Cannan Institute and the Trauma and Dissociation Unit, Belmont Hospital, Queensland.

This landmark conference, with the theme, "Transforming Trauma: Critical, Controversial and Core Issues," will expand professional expertise, providing the opportunity to integrate knowledge with cutting-edge information, skills and resources through presentations, interactive workshops, panel and audience discussions, and social functions. More than 80 speakers from around the world will be featured.

Attendees will be able to critically assess how the burgeoning scientific and clinical interest in the complexities of trauma, dissociation and attachment issues are related to more effective interventions when dealing with:

• Depression and other mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia and psychosis
• Eating and somatoform disorders
• Substance abuse
• PTSD and trauma
• Dysfunctional families
• Individuals struggling with interpersonal relationships and fulfillment