Networks for treating psychotrauma

With this list of institutions, we are simply passing on information. We cannot make any guarantees for the quality of the work done. Due to lack of resources, it is not possible for us to give recommendations. It is important for us to be able to provide you with an overview – and we would appreciate your feedback on experience in working with these institutions.

Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Psychotraumatologie e.V.
(German-Language Society for Psychotraumatology)
Scientific Society of Experts
www.degpt.de

European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Established in 1993, the ESTSS is the European network for professionals in the field of psychotraumatology.
www.estss.org

The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
Members of ISTSS include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy and others with an interest in the study and treatment of traumatic stress.
www.istss.org

The International Society for the Study of Dissociation
The Society is a nonprofit professional association organized for the purposes of:
information sharing and international networking of clinicians and researchers;
providing professional and public education; promoting research and theory about dissociation; and promoting research and training in the identification, treatment, and prevention of dissociative disorders.
www.issd.org

Trauma und Dissoziation – Informationen für HelferInnen
(Trauma and Dissociation - Information for Professional Helpers)
We are a German society made up of professionals from various fields. We offer information and help to those interested in the subject as well as professionals, investigators and scientific researchers.
www.dissoc.de/index.htm

Netzwerk Psychotraumatologie
(Network – Psychotraumatology)
Here you will find the addresses of psychotherapists from Switzerland, Germany, Austria and other countries who have had advanced training in the area of psychotherapy with trauma-induced problems and disturbances.
www.psychotraumatherapie.info

Wer macht was
(Who Is Doing What?)
Who is doing what in the field of psychotraumatology? Extensive list of links on centres, associations, research projects and offers of treatment in German-speaking regions.
www.thieme.de/psychotrauma/wermachtwas.html

Trauma-Informations-Zentrum
(Trauma Information Centre)
Extensive information site on syndromes, results, forms of therapy, FAQ`s, professional literature and more.
www.trauma-informations-zentrum.de

Trauma Research Net
International Network for Interdisciplinary Research about the Impact of Traumatic Experience on the Life of Individuals and Society
www.traumaresearch.net

Trauma/PTBS durch politische Gewalt
(Trauma/PTBS through political violence)
Page of links with search results
www.maria-ruhl.de/mr/mh/2/politik.html

Dart Center For Journalism & Trauma
The Dart Center is a global network of journalists, journalism educators and health professionals dedicated to improving media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy. The Center also addresses the consequences of such coverage for those working in journalism.
www.dartcenter.org

International Society for Health and Human Rights (ISHHR)
is a membership organisation for health workers engaged in work with survivors of human rights violations. The aim is to gather knowledge about the effects of human rights violations on health, exchange experiences and information about treatment methods, medical and psychological care and contribute to the development of psychosocial interventions both on individual and community level.
www.ishhr.org

The Coalition for Work With Psychotrauma and Peace - CWWPP
Empowering people in post-war societies to take control of their lives. Involving People in developing plans for the rehabilitations of their societies from the ground up.
www.cwwpp.org

Trauma Research Net
The Trauma Research Net is an international network to promote interdisciplinary exchange and research on the results of being traumatised. It is coordinated by the the Hamburg Institute for Social Research. An English-language newsletter is published 3x a year and can be downloaded via the internet.
www.traumaresearch.net