APA Guidelines for Working with Adults with Complex Trauma Histories
Learn about the new set of guidelines approved by the APA Council of Representatives at the APA 2024 convention in Seattle, August 2024.
APA’s clinical and professional practice guidelines are science-backed tools that showcase the latest clinical and practice knowledge for clinicians.
Developed by Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
OUR LEADERSHIP FOR 2025
Jessica Punzo, Psy.D.
President
Dr. Jessica Punzo is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois and also an active member of PSYPACT. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Traumatic Stress at Adler University.
Janna Henning, Psy.D.
President-Elect
Dr. Janna Henning has been providing mental health services for adults with complex trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, chronic/life-threatening illness, and grief/loss-related concerns for over 20 years.
Carlos Cuevas, Ph.D.
Past President
Dr. Carlos A. Cuevas is a Professor and Co-Director of the Violence and Justice Research Laboratory at Northeastern University in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Trauma Psychology News
Feasibility & Efficacy of Yoga as a Therapeutic Intervention for U.S. Veterans
Jacklynn M. Fitzgerald, Kaley Davis, Meghan Bennett, & Rachel Bollaert Section Editor: Sydney Timmer-Murillo Burden of Physical Health Comorbidities in the U.S. Veteran Population Research on the efficacy of yoga to treat physical and mental health disorders is on the rise, although, to our knowledge, no review has yet summarized the effects of yoga in…
Transforming Horizontal Violence Globally
Ani Kalayjian & Andrew Dolinear Section Editor: Claire J. Starrs The Association of Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) MeaningfulWorld is an international non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nation’s Department of Global Communication. MeaningfulWorld offers mental health education programs and workshops focusing on empowerment, stress management, time management, creating a healthy workplace, preventing burnouts, mindfulness,…
RMHRN International Student Stipend for APA
Elizabeth CarllSection Editor; Founder & Chair, Refugee Mental Health Resource Network The 2023 Refugee Mental Health Resource Network (RMHRN) webinars will continue with increased focus on international issues with international speakers. The upcoming March webinar on Cybersecurity is unique for the RMHRN as it addresses the increasing concerns that have arisen from colleagues being hacked…
Who’s Who – Sierra Carter
SIerra Carter she/her/hersAssistant Professor, Clinical and Community Psychology, George State UniversityAdjunct Faculty , School of Medicine, Emory UniversityVisiting Faculty Fellow, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, School of Public Health, Yale University Formal education Self-care activities: Reality TV show watching, hiking and exercising, reading for fun, and food & family combo activities Areas of expertise/interests:Racial…
Spring 2023 | Vol. 18, Issue 1
Spring 2023 | Vol. 18, Issue 1
Book Review – Emotional Neglect and the Adult in Therapy: Lifelong Consequences to a Lack of Early Attunement
Stauffer, K. A. (2021)W. W. Norton & Company I believe it was during a conference in 2015 when I first heard Martin Teicher talk about the impact of neglect in young children; how there was growing evidence that in comparing the “neglect trajectory” and “abuse trajectory” for the deleterious impact on the developing brain, neglect…
Call For Fellows
DUE DATE is Rolling Fellows Committee Chair:Priscilla Dass-Brailsfordpd227@georgetown.eduPhone: 202-706-5078 Fellow status in APA is given to those who have made unusual and outstanding contributions to the field of trauma psychology. Their distinguished contributions are the foundation on which the future of trauma psychology builds. Fellows make on-going contributions to science, practice, and public policy through…
Endurance, Resilience, and Creativity
Transforming crises into fresh beginningsNaji Abi-Hashem Naji Abi-Hashem, PhD, MDiv, MA, DAAETS, is a clinical and cultural psychologist, public speaker, author, visiting professor, cross-cultural worker, consultant, ordained minister, and caregiver at large. He is a Lebanese American who is involved in international service, teaching-training, humanitarian aid, speaking, counseling, editing/writing, publishing, volunteering, global network consultation, pastoral…
President’s Column – Spring 2023
It is with great pleasure and honor to start this year as your President of Division 56 Trauma Psychology as this has been my professional home since its inception in 2006. Many thanks to our past-President, Dr. Lisa Rocchio, for shepherding me through this past year and holding us in good hands, and a warm…
Fall 2022 | Vol. 17, Issue 3
Fall 2022 | Vol. 17, Issue 3