American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress - A multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - Organization for the study of psychological trauma that promotes advancement and exchange of knowledge about traumatic stress. Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies: ASTSS - An association for professionals with a clinical, research or policy interest in psychological trauma and related studies. European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - ESTSS - An organization that pomotes the sharing of knowledge and experience about all aspects of psychotraumatology. Association for Traumatic Stress Specialists - An international organization offering three distinct board certifications to individuals engaged in providing services, crisis intervention and response, and treatment to individuals experiencing traumatic stress. National Center for PTSD - Carries out a broad range of activities in research, training, and public information. Trauma and Abuse Group - Professional organization provides information about trauma, abuse and dissociative identity disorder to therapists and the public. Contains some information about ritual abuse. European Federation for Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) - Information concerning crises, trauma and disasters, that can serve to improve the situation for those who are affected by such events. LITRA - Centre for Literature and Trauma - Research center at Ghent University which examines the possibilities and limits of the concept of trauma as a tool for literary analysis. Healing Warrior Hearts - Information on free retreats for veterans and families dealing with PTSD and emotional wounds of military service. Sponsored by The Starfish Foundation. Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health - Trauma related research, training and policy development.