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The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation

The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD)is the only international nonprofit professional society that:

Promotes research and training in the identification and treatment of dissociative disorders,
Provides professional and public education about dissociative disorders,
Supports international communication and cooperation among clinicians and investigators working in the field of dissociation, and
Promotes development of local component groups for study, education and referral.
See www.issd.org

ESTD (European Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation)

Aims of the ESTD:

To promote an increase in the knowledge of Trauma, Dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatization.
To provide professional and public education about dissociation, trauma and trauma related disorders.
To support communication and cooperation among clinicians and other professionals in the field of dissociation and trauma.
To stimulate national and international research projects.
To provide knowledge and education specifically to those countries in Europe who do not have easy access in this field.
See www.estd.org

First Person Plural

The UK Survivor-led Association for Dissociative Survivors of Abuse & Trauma and their allies

First Person Plural is a small UK-wide registered charity led by abuse survivors with first hand experience of complex dissociative distress. We are a membership association open to dissociative survivors, their friends, family & professional allies and anyone with an interest in dissociation who wishes to support our work. Much of our work is achieved through a mutual support model which means that members support each other with self-help tips, information etc through the medium of the newsletter and attendance at occasional open members meetings.

See www.firstpersonplural.org.uk

MIND

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:

advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems
challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion
influencing policy through campaigning and education
inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity
achieving equal rights through campaigning and education
See www.mind.org.uk

Leaflet 'Understanding Dissociative Disorders' from MIND

PODS - Partners of Dissociative Survivors

PODS is a support group for ‘Partners of Dissociative Survivors’.

This would include people with a dissociative disorder including (but not limited to) Dissociative Identity Disorder, whether formally diagnosed or not.

PODS exists to provide support to partners on several levels:

phone and email support
the chance to meet up one-to-one to talk through issues (in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire)
a twice-yearly Open Meeting for partners to share with and support one other
see website for more details