Webinars
The ISTSS PIE Committee launched an ISTSS Webinar Series to provide ongoing professional education that supports our mission of advancing the science and practice of understanding and treating traumatic stress. Our webinars are designed for multidisciplinary professionals engaged in research, clinical practice, and other activities related to traumatic stress.
All webinars are FREE for ISTSS members and non-members! You can also earn Continuing Education (CE) credits for just $25 for ISTSS members and $50 for non-members. Click the link below to visit our webinar store, where you can register for continuing education (CE) credits. A full list of available webinars is also below.
Please note: Non-members will need to create a free ISTSS account to purchase CE credits.
Upcoming Webinars
Opening Access to Address Trauma and Treat PTSD in Primary Care
Date & Time: July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Speaker: Sheila A.M. Rauch, PhD, ABPP
Facilitator: Marley Fradley
Join Dr. Sheila Rauch—national leader in trauma and PTSD treatment—as she explores how to broaden access to effective care by integrating trauma-informed approaches within primary care. This session will highlight system-level models for improving access and introduce PE-PC (Processing Emotions in Primary Care), a brief and powerful intervention tailored for primary care settings. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking practical, scalable strategies to address PTSD beyond specialty mental health.
Available Webinars in the ISTSS Webinar Store
The following recorded sessions are now available as on-demand webinars in our Webinar Store. These sessions address a wide range of topics relevant to traumatic stress professionals and provide valuable insights along with the option to earn continuing education (CE) credits.
To earn CE credits, please visit the Webinar Store to register and complete your purchase.
Note: The links below provide free access to the webinar recordings but do not include CE credit.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Voices from the Front Lines (Part 2 Panel)
Date & Time: June 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Speakers: Leslie Morland, PsyD, Barbara Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, and Anne Wagner, PhD, C.Psych
Facilitators: Anthony Reffi, PhD, and Sonya Norman, PhD
A live panel discussion with leading clinicians and researchers in the field of PAT. This session will highlight MDMA’s role in PTSD treatment, explore psilocybin' s emerging evidence base, and discuss integration into PE and CPT protocols. The panelists will address practical challenges including medication tapering and ethical concerns. Audience questions from the Primer will be explored.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Laying the Groundwork (Part 1 Primer)
Speaker: Leslie Morland, PsyD
Facilitator: Melissa Zielinski, PhD
This foundational session provides an overview of the history, clinical context, and current research behind psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) for PTSD. Dr. Morland will introduce novel treatment models that combine MDMA with evidence-based therapies like CBT. Attendees will be invited to submit questions during the webinar to be discussed by the panel in Part 2. This session sets the stage for the deeper clinical dialogue in Part 2.
Moral Distress in the Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself & Supporting Colleagues
Speaker: Sonya Norman, PhD
Moral distress occurs when professionals feel unable to act according to their ethical beliefs due to external constraints. This webinar explores the impact of moral distress in various work settings, how it affects mental health and job satisfaction, and ways to cope effectively. Dr. Norman offers insights on self-care strategies and how to foster a supportive work environment.
Stress First Aid Supporting Each Other in High-Stress Work Settings
Speaker: Patricia Watson, PhD
In this webinar, Stress First Aid: Supporting Each Other in High-Stress Work Settings, Patricia Watson, PhD, provides valuable insights into recognizing and addressing stress in the workplace. Learn practical strategies to support colleagues, foster resilience, and promote well-being in high-pressure environments.
International Panel on Moral Injury
Speakers: Sonya Norman, PhD, Brandon J. Griffin, PhD, Shira Maguen, PhD, Angela Nickerson, PhD, Talya Greene, PhD, MPH, and Jackie June ter Heide, PhD
As part of our Friday Fast Facts series on Moral Injury, ISTSS released a continuing education (CE)-accredited panel discussion featuring an international group of leading experts. This insightful conversation explores the global dimensions of moral injury, its profound psychological and emotional impacts, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment across diverse cultural and professional contexts.
The panel offers a unique opportunity to hear from voices around the world who are working at the intersection of trauma, ethics, and healing. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or student, this session provides critical perspectives and practical tools to support those impacted by moral injury.