About us


In 2006, Division 56 was founded to keep trauma and its effects at the forefront of the conversation within the American Psychological Association. We are focused on bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers to ensure this goal is met across all domains of practice. 

In 2006, Division 56 was founded to keep trauma and its effects at the forefront of the conversation within the American Psychological Association. We are focused on bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers to ensure this goal is met across all domains of practice.