JULY 11, 2008
Dallas, TX

One Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Topic: The Complex Trauma Related Matrix: Healing vs. Symbolic Magic Wands. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

JULY 18, 2008
Shreveport, LA

One Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Topic: The Complex Trauma Related Matrix: Healing vs. Symbolic Magic Wands. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

AUGUST 8-10, 2008
Windsor Locks, CT

Annual S.M.A.R.T. conference, discussing the possible connections between ritual abuse and secretive organizations. Held at the Doubletree Hotel at Bradley Airport. For survivors of abuse and their supportive friends, professionals. For information write  S.M.A.R.T., P. O Box 1295, Easthampton, MA 01027-1295 E-mail , if you have questions, or read conference information here.

SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2008
San Francisco, CA

3rd Annual International Conference on "Engaging the Other" - The Power of Compassion. An international multidisciplinary conference examining concepts of "The Other" from a cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of "Us and Them". More information at 269-665-9393 or website.

SEPTEMBER 12-17, 2008
San Diego, CA

13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma, formerly known as the International Conference on Family Violence. "Moving from Dialogue to Action". For information, email  or visit the website

SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2008
Bellaire, MI

Shifting the Paradigm: Strategies for Addressing Batterers as Fathers
Sponsored by the Batterer Intervention Services Coalition of Michigan (BISC-MI)CE-MCBAP and CEU hours offered.

Men who perpetrate domestic violence...often feel justified when it comes to issues related to their children by invoking the sanctity of "fatherhood". This cutting edge conference attempts to develop programs that expect men who batter to become responsible and loving fathers. Nationally recognized faculty will share studies, tools and more to assist those working with men to understand the intersection between fatherhood and battering. For information, email David Garvin, Chair - dgarvin@csswashtenaw.org or see website

OCTOBER 3-5, 2008
Menlo Park, CA

Survivors' Retreat. Presented by Lynette Danylchuk, PhD and Kim Kubal. Healing from the Spiritual Aspects of Trauma and Abuse. Vallombrosa Center. Offers insight into the healing process within a spiritual context, especially for ritual abuse survivors. For information, phone 650-325-5614.

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Flagstaff, AZ

Two Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Topic: The Complex Trauma Related Matrix: Healing vs. Symbolic Magic Wands. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

NOVEMBER 7, 2008
Biloxi, MS

One Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Topic: The Complex Trauma Related Matrix: Healing vs. Symbolic Magic Wands. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

NOVEMBER 14-17, 2008
Chicago, IL

The 25th Anniversary of the ISST-D (formerly ISSD & ISSMP&D), the Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. This historic occasion will offer the opportunity to look back on all we have learned and achieved since 1983. Look for regular updates of info on the web, at ISST-D.

NOVEMBER 13-15, 2008
Chicago, IL

24th Annual Meeting of ISTSS (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies). Premeeting Institutes November 12. Topic: Terror and its Aftermath. Research, clinical insights, networking. For information,visit the website.

DECEMBER 5, 2008
Charleston, SC

One Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Topic: The Complex Trauma Related Matrix: Healing vs. Symbolic Magic Wands. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

DECEMBER 10, 2008
New Orleans, LA

Breakfast Seminar. One Day Workshop sponsored by The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Details to be announced. For information call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.