Complex Trauma SIG
The Complex Trauma SIG seeks to bring together diverse perspectives from researchers, clinicians, social and public health providers, advocates, and those with lived experience of complex traumatic stress. Complex traumatic stress is caused by prolonged relational trauma, often during a formative developmental period but also in adulthood, that results in an array of harms to psychological and physical health. We seek to galvanize SIG members and other organizations to participate in projects that increase a global understanding of complex trauma as stressors as well as the sequalae of the associated complex symptoms. We strive to foster advocacy and organize for improvements in research, diagnosis, treatment, services and life outcomes for individuals impacted by complex trauma.
Co-Chairs
Krista Engle, PhD
Greater Los Angeles VA Helathcare System
Sepulveda Ambelatory Care Center
Kayleigh N. Watters, PhD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Philip Katner, LMSW, CCTP
Well Psychotherapy, New Orleans LA
Student Co-Chair
Aubrie Munson
Arizona State University
Morgan McCowan
Adler University
Complex Trauma SIG Newsletter
- Volume 1 - May 2020
- Volume 2 - September 2020
- Volume 3 - February 2021
- Volume 4 - October 2021 Special Issue
- Volume 5 - April 2022
Complex Trauma Resources
- ISTSS Prevention and Treatment Guidelines Position Papers on Complex PTSD
- Complex Trauma Bibliography
Complex Trauma SIG Listserv Address
Members of the Complex Trauma SIG can use the SIG listserv to share information with the full SIG.
istss-CTSIG@groups.istss.org