UKPTS
@ukpts.bsky.social
The UK Psychological Trauma Society is the society for professionals who work with psychological trauma and traumatic stress.
ukpts.org
Member society of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS).
ukpts.org
Member society of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS).
Amazing - we’ve sold out #UKPTS2026. Can’t wait to see everyone next week.
Ticket sales are now closed.
Ticket sales are now closed.
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Amazing - we’ve sold out #UKPTS2026. Can’t wait to see everyone next week.
Ticket sales are now closed.
Ticket sales are now closed.
January 20, 2026 at 12:09 AM
#UKPTS2026 Breakout Spotlight: Stream Two
Tackling moral injury, co-production and supporting those in the toughest roles.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
Breakout Stream Two
Tackling moral injury, co-production and supporting those in the toughest roles.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
Breakout Stream Two
January 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM
#UKPTS2026 Breakout Spotlight: Stream Two
Tackling moral injury, co-production and supporting those in the toughest roles.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
Breakout Stream Two
Tackling moral injury, co-production and supporting those in the toughest roles.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
Breakout Stream Two
#UKPTS2026 Breakout Spotlight: Session One
From NHS emergency call-handlers to prison officers, paramedics and police this session explores trauma, moral injury and evidence-based responses across public service.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
From NHS emergency call-handlers to prison officers, paramedics and police this session explores trauma, moral injury and evidence-based responses across public service.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
January 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
#UKPTS2026 Breakout Spotlight: Session One
From NHS emergency call-handlers to prison officers, paramedics and police this session explores trauma, moral injury and evidence-based responses across public service.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
From NHS emergency call-handlers to prison officers, paramedics and police this session explores trauma, moral injury and evidence-based responses across public service.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎟️ ukpts.org/conference20...
🎄 This Christmas, let’s focus on those who carry the burden of care all year round.
Join us at UKPTS 2026 to explore trauma & moral injury across the UK public sector.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎫 ukpts.org/conference20...
#UKPTS2026 #MoralInjury #PublicSector
Join us at UKPTS 2026 to explore trauma & moral injury across the UK public sector.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎫 ukpts.org/conference20...
#UKPTS2026 #MoralInjury #PublicSector
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎄 This Christmas, let’s focus on those who carry the burden of care all year round.
Join us at UKPTS 2026 to explore trauma & moral injury across the UK public sector.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎫 ukpts.org/conference20...
#UKPTS2026 #MoralInjury #PublicSector
Join us at UKPTS 2026 to explore trauma & moral injury across the UK public sector.
📅 26 Jan 2026 | 📍 King’s College London
🎫 ukpts.org/conference20...
#UKPTS2026 #MoralInjury #PublicSector
Just look at those #UKPTS2026 speakers! 👀
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #MoralInjury in the UK Public Sector"
Join us on 26 January 2026 in London.
Early bird tickets still available until 30 Nov 2025.
Info & tickets: ukpts.org/conference2026
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #MoralInjury in the UK Public Sector"
Join us on 26 January 2026 in London.
Early bird tickets still available until 30 Nov 2025.
Info & tickets: ukpts.org/conference2026
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just look at those #UKPTS2026 speakers! 👀
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #MoralInjury in the UK Public Sector"
Join us on 26 January 2026 in London.
Early bird tickets still available until 30 Nov 2025.
Info & tickets: ukpts.org/conference2026
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #MoralInjury in the UK Public Sector"
Join us on 26 January 2026 in London.
Early bird tickets still available until 30 Nov 2025.
Info & tickets: ukpts.org/conference2026
There's still time to get your EARLY BIRD tickets for #UKPTS2026.
"The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26 January 2026
Check out ukpts.org/conference2026 for our excellent lineup and details!
"The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26 January 2026
Check out ukpts.org/conference2026 for our excellent lineup and details!
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
There's still time to get your EARLY BIRD tickets for #UKPTS2026.
"The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26 January 2026
Check out ukpts.org/conference2026 for our excellent lineup and details!
"The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26 January 2026
Check out ukpts.org/conference2026 for our excellent lineup and details!
We've got a brilliant and fascinating UKPTS Bites this week. FREE and ONLINE.
"Stalking: a psychological approach to a complex issue"
Dr Kirsty Butcher
Weds 12 November 2025
1200-1230pm
ukpts.org/events/bites...
"Stalking: a psychological approach to a complex issue"
Dr Kirsty Butcher
Weds 12 November 2025
1200-1230pm
ukpts.org/events/bites...
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We've got a brilliant and fascinating UKPTS Bites this week. FREE and ONLINE.
"Stalking: a psychological approach to a complex issue"
Dr Kirsty Butcher
Weds 12 November 2025
1200-1230pm
ukpts.org/events/bites...
"Stalking: a psychological approach to a complex issue"
Dr Kirsty Butcher
Weds 12 November 2025
1200-1230pm
ukpts.org/events/bites...
LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!!!
UKPTS 2026: "The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!!!
UKPTS 2026: "The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
UKPTS 2026: "The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
Only one week left to:
- submit your abstracts for consideration
- grab your early bird tickets
head to ukpts.org/conference2026 for all the details
Roll up, roll up! Hear from one of the architects of the ICD-11 Complex PTSD diagnosis - Prof Marylene Cloitre - online and for free!
'Complex PTSD: What's Next?'
Friday 17 October, 4-4.30pm
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... for sign up and more
#ComplexPTSD #PTSD #Trauma #psychscisky #psychology
'Complex PTSD: What's Next?'
Friday 17 October, 4-4.30pm
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... for sign up and more
#ComplexPTSD #PTSD #Trauma #psychscisky #psychology
October 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Roll up, roll up! Hear from one of the architects of the ICD-11 Complex PTSD diagnosis - Prof Marylene Cloitre - online and for free!
'Complex PTSD: What's Next?'
Friday 17 October, 4-4.30pm
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... for sign up and more
#ComplexPTSD #PTSD #Trauma #psychscisky #psychology
'Complex PTSD: What's Next?'
Friday 17 October, 4-4.30pm
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... for sign up and more
#ComplexPTSD #PTSD #Trauma #psychscisky #psychology
We've got another brilliant and FREE online UKPTS Bites coming up, with one of the architects of ICD-11 CPTSD diagnosis!
"Complex PTSD: What's next?"
Prof. Marylene Cloitre
Friday 17 October 2025
4-4.30pm (UK)
More information: ukpts.org/events
#trauma #PTSD #CPTSD #psychology #psyscisky
"Complex PTSD: What's next?"
Prof. Marylene Cloitre
Friday 17 October 2025
4-4.30pm (UK)
More information: ukpts.org/events
#trauma #PTSD #CPTSD #psychology #psyscisky
October 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We've got another brilliant and FREE online UKPTS Bites coming up, with one of the architects of ICD-11 CPTSD diagnosis!
"Complex PTSD: What's next?"
Prof. Marylene Cloitre
Friday 17 October 2025
4-4.30pm (UK)
More information: ukpts.org/events
#trauma #PTSD #CPTSD #psychology #psyscisky
"Complex PTSD: What's next?"
Prof. Marylene Cloitre
Friday 17 October 2025
4-4.30pm (UK)
More information: ukpts.org/events
#trauma #PTSD #CPTSD #psychology #psyscisky
We're already getting excited for #UKPTS2026
🚨Get involved and submit your abstracts now!🚨
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26.01.2026
ukpts.org/conference2026
#conference #bluelight #healthcare #psyscisky #psychology #ethics
🚨Get involved and submit your abstracts now!🚨
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26.01.2026
ukpts.org/conference2026
#conference #bluelight #healthcare #psyscisky #psychology #ethics
September 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We're already getting excited for #UKPTS2026
🚨Get involved and submit your abstracts now!🚨
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26.01.2026
ukpts.org/conference2026
#conference #bluelight #healthcare #psyscisky #psychology #ethics
🚨Get involved and submit your abstracts now!🚨
"The Burden of Care: #Trauma & #Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector"
26.01.2026
ukpts.org/conference2026
#conference #bluelight #healthcare #psyscisky #psychology #ethics
On #PTSDAwareness day, and every day, we stand with those in need and work together to reaffirm our commitment to evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care and research.
Learn more about us at ukpts.org
Learn more about us at ukpts.org
June 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On #PTSDAwareness day, and every day, we stand with those in need and work together to reaffirm our commitment to evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care and research.
Learn more about us at ukpts.org
Learn more about us at ukpts.org
We’ve got a wonderful UKPTS Bites coming, before we take a short break for the summer)
#Compassion Focused Therapy for #ComplexPTSD
Dr Deborah Lee
Fri 18 July 2025
12-12.30pm (UK)
It’s online. It’s free. Be kind to yourself and sign up: UKPTS.org/bites
#CPTSD #ESTSS2025 #trauma #psyscisky
#Compassion Focused Therapy for #ComplexPTSD
Dr Deborah Lee
Fri 18 July 2025
12-12.30pm (UK)
It’s online. It’s free. Be kind to yourself and sign up: UKPTS.org/bites
#CPTSD #ESTSS2025 #trauma #psyscisky
June 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We’ve got a wonderful UKPTS Bites coming, before we take a short break for the summer)
#Compassion Focused Therapy for #ComplexPTSD
Dr Deborah Lee
Fri 18 July 2025
12-12.30pm (UK)
It’s online. It’s free. Be kind to yourself and sign up: UKPTS.org/bites
#CPTSD #ESTSS2025 #trauma #psyscisky
#Compassion Focused Therapy for #ComplexPTSD
Dr Deborah Lee
Fri 18 July 2025
12-12.30pm (UK)
It’s online. It’s free. Be kind to yourself and sign up: UKPTS.org/bites
#CPTSD #ESTSS2025 #trauma #psyscisky
4x papers have been published on trauma & psychedelics in the past 5yrs vs the previous 40 yrs
Join Prof Eric Vermetten for a free, online talk to ask "What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
Fri 06 June 2025
0930-10am (UK)
details: www.ukpts.org/bites
Join Prof Eric Vermetten for a free, online talk to ask "What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
Fri 06 June 2025
0930-10am (UK)
details: www.ukpts.org/bites
June 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
4x papers have been published on trauma & psychedelics in the past 5yrs vs the previous 40 yrs
Join Prof Eric Vermetten for a free, online talk to ask "What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
Fri 06 June 2025
0930-10am (UK)
details: www.ukpts.org/bites
Join Prof Eric Vermetten for a free, online talk to ask "What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
Fri 06 June 2025
0930-10am (UK)
details: www.ukpts.org/bites
We've got another brilliant UKPTS Bites coming up!
Prof Eric Vermetten (@unileiden.bsky.social)
"What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
🗓️Friday 06 Jane 2025
🕤9.30am-10.00am (UK)
💻Free, online. Register/details: ukpts.org/bites
#ptsd #cptsd #psychology
Prof Eric Vermetten (@unileiden.bsky.social)
"What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
🗓️Friday 06 Jane 2025
🕤9.30am-10.00am (UK)
💻Free, online. Register/details: ukpts.org/bites
#ptsd #cptsd #psychology
May 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We've got another brilliant UKPTS Bites coming up!
Prof Eric Vermetten (@unileiden.bsky.social)
"What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
🗓️Friday 06 Jane 2025
🕤9.30am-10.00am (UK)
💻Free, online. Register/details: ukpts.org/bites
#ptsd #cptsd #psychology
Prof Eric Vermetten (@unileiden.bsky.social)
"What's the added value of #psychedelics to #trauma #treatment?"
🗓️Friday 06 Jane 2025
🕤9.30am-10.00am (UK)
💻Free, online. Register/details: ukpts.org/bites
#ptsd #cptsd #psychology
Very excited for this one on Friday..... come join us
Join Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley for a compelling session hosted by the UKPTS.
ukpts.org/bites
#TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #DisplacedPopulations #UKPTS #HumanitarianWork #Psychology #academicsky #psyscisky
Join Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley for a compelling session hosted by the UKPTS.
ukpts.org/bites
#TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #DisplacedPopulations #UKPTS #HumanitarianWork #Psychology #academicsky #psyscisky
Next up for UKPTS Bites and it is a cracker:
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
UKPTS Bites: Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley - UKPTS
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley is an academic, clinical psychologist, and staff counsellor for the UN, currently working as a Senior Staff Counsellor with UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) in Geneva. She
UKPTS.org
May 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Very excited for this one on Friday..... come join us
Join Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley for a compelling session hosted by the UKPTS.
ukpts.org/bites
#TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #DisplacedPopulations #UKPTS #HumanitarianWork #Psychology #academicsky #psyscisky
Join Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley for a compelling session hosted by the UKPTS.
ukpts.org/bites
#TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #DisplacedPopulations #UKPTS #HumanitarianWork #Psychology #academicsky #psyscisky
Next up for UKPTS Bites and it is a cracker:
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
UKPTS Bites: Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley - UKPTS
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley is an academic, clinical psychologist, and staff counsellor for the UN, currently working as a Senior Staff Counsellor with UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) in Geneva. She
UKPTS.org
April 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Next up for UKPTS Bites and it is a cracker:
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on
“ #Trauma and #resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural exploration”
9 May, 12noon (UK)
Free. Online. Register: UKPTS.org/bites
#refugees #psychology
Congrats to UKPTS President, @vwilliamson.bsky.social !
Congratulations to the recipient of the 2025 ESTSS Young Minds in Psychotraumatology Award:
Dr Victoria Williamson (@uniofbath.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social)
Dr Victoria Williamson (@uniofbath.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social)
March 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Congrats to UKPTS President, @vwilliamson.bsky.social !
We’re hugely excited about this on Friday morning….
Register now for our next FREE UKPTS Bites online seminar:
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict
March 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re hugely excited about this on Friday morning….
Reposted by UKPTS
Still time to sign up! Join
@ukpts.bsky.social Bites for a free webinar on the psychological impact of drones in armed conflict—especially relevant given current events. Register ukpts.org/events/bites...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social @fimtrc.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
@ukpts.bsky.social Bites for a free webinar on the psychological impact of drones in armed conflict—especially relevant given current events. Register ukpts.org/events/bites...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social @fimtrc.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
UKPTS Bites: Dr Jeff Stephenson - UKPTS
Dr Jeff Stephenson is a Group Captain in the Royal Australian Air Force for whom he is Clinical Director Primary Health Care Air Force Health Reserves, based in New South
ukpts.org
March 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Still time to sign up! Join
@ukpts.bsky.social Bites for a free webinar on the psychological impact of drones in armed conflict—especially relevant given current events. Register ukpts.org/events/bites...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social @fimtrc.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
@ukpts.bsky.social Bites for a free webinar on the psychological impact of drones in armed conflict—especially relevant given current events. Register ukpts.org/events/bites...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social @fimtrc.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social
We are looking for a student board member (Masters or Doctoral) to contribute to our social media and comms work. If you fancy shaping the future of the UKPTS, then drop us a DM or go to ukpts.org/contact and send us a message.
#psychology #trauma #PTSD #psyscisky #psycsky
#psychology #trauma #PTSD #psyscisky #psycsky
Contact - UKPTS
To get in touch, including with any membership or media queries, please send us your message using the contact form. Please note that the mailbox is not
ukpts.org
February 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are looking for a student board member (Masters or Doctoral) to contribute to our social media and comms work. If you fancy shaping the future of the UKPTS, then drop us a DM or go to ukpts.org/contact and send us a message.
#psychology #trauma #PTSD #psyscisky #psycsky
#psychology #trauma #PTSD #psyscisky #psycsky
View and download a selection of posters recently displayed at #UKPTS2025. Congratulations to all authors, and Asma Koliya for taking away best in show.
ukpts.org/uktps-2025-p...
ukpts.org/uktps-2025-p...
UKTPS 2025: academic posters - UKPTS
The UKPTS 2025 Annual Conference featured a selection of academic posters responding to our core topic of Addressing the Complex and Enduring Impact of
ukpts.org
February 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
View and download a selection of posters recently displayed at #UKPTS2025. Congratulations to all authors, and Asma Koliya for taking away best in show.
ukpts.org/uktps-2025-p...
ukpts.org/uktps-2025-p...
Register now for our next FREE UKPTS Bites online seminar:
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict
February 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Register now for our next FREE UKPTS Bites online seminar:
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict
"Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing"
🗓️Friday 14 March 2025
🕘9am-9.30am (GMT)
ukpts.org/bites for info
#psychology #seminar #trauma #conflict