LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES

Last updated 10/8/19
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Professional Organizations

The American Psychological Association (APA) website has a wide variety of information about the oldest and best known professional association for psychologists. Includes information on APA style for writing papers and the APA code of ethics. Especially see their page for students.

Divison 56 of the APA is the Division of Trauma Psychology.

The Association for Psychological Science (APS) was founded in 1988 to "promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology."

The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) is an interdisciplinary professional organization devoted to the study of trauma. The society's web pag has links for professionals, clinicians, and the public.

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is devoted to the study, prevention, and treatment of dissociation and dissociative disorders. (Note that dissociation and the experience of trauma are closely related in that dissociation is a common response to trauma, especially severe trauma.) The web page has several annotated bibliographies (e.g,. on dissociative disorders and trauma).

The European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD) aims to promote an increase in the knowledge of trauma, dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatization. Additionally, they specifically aim to provide knowledge and education to those countries in Europe who do not have easy access in this field.

Psi Chi is the national undergraduation honor society in Psychology.

Conferences Focusing on Trauma and Trauma Symptoms

The last International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) conference was held Nov 15-17, 2007 in Baltimore, MD. The conference theme was "Preventing Trauma and its Effects: A Collaborative Agenda for Scientists, Practitioners, Advocates, and Policy Makers."

The next International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) conference is being held Nov 11-13, 2008 in Chicago, IL. The conference theme is "Terror and its Aftermath."

The last International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) conference was held Nov 11-13, 2007 in Philadelphia, PA. The conference theme was "Psychotherapy Outcome in Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders: From Single Case Studies to Randomized Clinical Trials."

The first European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD) conference was held April 17-19, 2008 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The conference them was "Chronic Traumatization: Disrupted Attachment and the Dissociative Mind."

Journals Related to Trauma

Child Abuse and Neglect "Forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect including sexual abuse, with special emphasis on prevention and treatment. The scope extends further to all those aspects of life which either favor or hinder optimal family interaction"

Child Abuse Review "Makes topical research and new intervention strategies available and accessible to the practitioner through reviews, action research and practice, key articles and abstracts from a range of journals, news, and events"

Child Maltreatment "Reports the latest scientific information and technical innovations in the treatment of child abuse. The journal is valuable for practitioners, policymakers and researchers in mental health, child protection, law, medicine and allied disciplines."

Dissociation The official journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD), published between 1988 and 1997. The current official journal of ISSTD is the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. All issues have been digitized and are available through the University of Oregon Library webpage.

Journal of Abnormal Psychology (not a journal about trauma per se, but will have some articles related to trauma)

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma "Cutting-edge information on physical and emotional abuse, interpersonal aggression, maltreatment, and trauma!"

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse "Promotes greater understanding and effectiveness in treating, studying, and preventing child sexual abuse"

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (not a journal about trauma per se, but will have some articles related to trauma)

Journal of Emotional Abuse "Interventions, Research, and Theories of Psychological Maltreatment, Trauma, and Nonphysical Aggression" [This journal has been subsumed into the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma]

Journal of Family Violence "Information on clinical and investigative efforts concerning all forms of family violence and its precursors, including spouse-battering, child abuse, sexual abuse of children, incest, abuse of the elderly, marital rape, domestic homicide (...)"

Journal of Interpersonal Violence "Concerned with the Study and Treatment of Victims and Perpetrators of Physical and Sexual Violence"

Journal of Trauma and Dissociation "A multidisciplinary look at the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of trauma and dissociation." The official journal of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

Journal of Trauma Practice "Provides psychotherapists with practical, useful, accurate information about diverse traumas while maintaining high standards of scholarship."

Journal of Traumatic Stress "Reference for professionals who study and treat people exposed to highly stressful and traumatic events (...), such as war, disaster, accident, violence or abuse (criminal or familial), hostage-taking, or life-threatening illness"

Partner Abuse "Physical and emotional abuse among dating, cohabitating, and married partners is a major public health and social problem. The journal aims to advance knowledge, practice, and policies through a commitment to rigorous, objective research and evidence-based solutions. In addition to original research and literature reviews, the journal welcomes viewpoints and commentaries on the topic of partner abuse, as well as clinical case studies."

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy "The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy." Offical journal of APA's Division 56 (Division of Trauma Psychology)

PTSD Research Quarterly "Contains review articles on specific topics related to PTSD [Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder], written by guest experts. Each article contains a selective bibliography with abstracts and a supplementary list of annotated citations."

Sexual Abuse "A forum for the latest original research and scholarly reviews on both clinical and theoretical aspects of sexual abuse"

Trauma, Violence, and Abuse "Provides a forum for organizing, synthesizing and expanding knowledge on all forms of trauma, violence, and abuse. The journal is dedicated to professionals and advanced students in clinical training and is intended to compile knowledge that impacts on practice, policy and research."

Traumatology "For professionals who study and treat people exposed to highly stressful and traumatic events. These include but are not limited to terrorist bombings, war disasters, fires, accidents, criminal and familial abuse, hostage-taking, hospitalization (...)"

Victimology

Violence Against Women "Is dedicated to the dissemination of original research and scholarship on all aspects of violence against women, including sexual assault and coercion, sexual harassment, female infanticide, domestic violence and incest"

Violence and Victims "Forum for the latest developments in theory, research, policy, clinical practice, and social services in the area of interpersonal violence and victimization, including legal and media reports as well as book reviews."

Local Resources: Trauma and Counseling

UCSC Counseling and Psychological Services provides a wide range of services for students including short-term individual and couples counseling. Students also have access to a variety of groups as well as the Stress Reduction Clinic. Counseling services are confidential and available free of charge to all registered UCSC students. They can be reached by phone at 459-2628.

Web Pages Related to Trauma

David Baldwin's comprehensive page on trauma: http://www.trauma-pages.com/

Ross Cheit's Recovered Memory Project web site provides evidence of corroborated cases of recovered memory. It also provides links to scholarly and other information about traumatic amnesia and recovered memories.

Ken Pope has a page listing Resources for Torture Survivors, Refugees, and Asylum-Seekers.

Trauma Anonymous is a site devoted to healing and support.

National Center for PTSD "Its mission was, and remains: To advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress."

The World Health Organization released the first comprehensive report on violence as a global health problem: World Report on Violence and Health.

Articles About Trauma (Popular Press)

Local Resources: Academic and Career

The UCSC Career Center provides services to current students as well as alumni.

The Transfer Student Resource Center provides programming and resources designed to meet the academic and social needs of transfer students.

Other Resources: Academic and Career

A web page on careers in psychology is available at: http://www.psywww.com/careers

APA also has career information for undergraduation psychology majors at: http://www.apa.org/topics/psychologycareer.html

Help with Writing

For a short tip about APA style (changes weekly): http://www.apastyle.org/tipweek.html

The College Writing Center provides drop-in provides assistance by peer tutors for all stages of the writing process.