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We provide mental health clinicians with comprehensive training, helpful resources, and a network of support. Join our community today!
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STRONG STAR Training Initiative @strongstartraining.bsky.social · Dec 31
At STRONG STAR Training Initiative, our mission is clear: to make lives better by increasing access to quality mental health care through excellence in training, research, and community engagement.🌟

Learn more & get involved with us at: strongstartraining.org

#mentalhealth #research
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More than 3,500 clinicians, loved ones, and dedicated community members have attended our free suicide prevention trainings.🎗️💛
If you’ve been meaning to attend, this is your sign to learn more and sign-up for our next workshop at: https://bit.ly/3LqaLMV
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #FaceTheFight
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January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Thank you to everyone in attendance at our first suicide prevention workshop of the year! 🎉

If you're ready to join the fight against veteran suicide, register today for free training, courtesy of #FaceTheFight. See upcoming workshop dates at: https://bit.ly/3LqaLMV

#Veteran #SuicidePrevention
Grid of multiple participants in a virtual 'Crisis Response Planning' workshop on January 13, 2026, hosted by Face the Fight, the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, and UT Health San Antonio.
January 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Our 2025 Impact Report is live! Thanks to the support of our mental health community and the generosity of our funders, we reached some powerful milestones this year. 🙌

Explore the highlights at: https://strongstartraining.org/our-impact-2025/

#PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma #HealthCare
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January 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Written Exposure Therapy (WET) can produce meaningful change even for clients who’ve lived with trauma for decades. ✍️

Learn how to implement WET in your practice through our online training starting 1/28: https://bit.ly/49bxCF1

#PTSD #Therapist #MentalHealth #Trauma
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January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Final day to sign up for our Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) training! 🚨
Equip your practice with specialized therapy techniques designed to help your clients heal. Training begins Jan 14 - register today: https://bit.ly/44LsxRw
#PTSD #OnlineTraining #Trauma #MentalHealth
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January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Don’t miss next week’s free workshop, Healing After Suicide Loss: Postvention for Providers. Explore how suicide postvention can support both you and your practice after loss.
Live January 13 • CE credit available.
Register today: https://bit.ly/44IVGfB
#Loss #SuicidePrevention #Therapist
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January 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Start 2026 by gaining skills that can help save lives.🎗️ Register today for one of our free, online suicide prevention workshops - designed for anyone connected to veterans, including family members, peers, and clinicians: https://strongstartraining.org/face-the-fight/
#SuicidePrevention #Veteran
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December 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Happy Holidays from the STRONG STAR Training Initiative! ❄️☃️

We’re grateful for your continued dedication to trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Thank you for being part of our community this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and new opportunities for learning in 2026.

#HappyHolidays
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December 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Why so many clinicians choose Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) ➡️ CPT is a go-to approach because it offers a clear, structured way for clients to get “unstuck” from the cycle of PTSD. Learn how to incorporate CPT into your practice at: https://bit.ly/44LsxRw
#Trauma #Therapy
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December 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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For those with PTSD, discussing a traumatic experience out loud can feel impossible. That’s where Written Exposure Therapy (WET) can be a way forward. Learn more about WET and our upcoming training opportunities at: https://bit.ly/3ZFYDez
#PTSD #Therapist #MentalHealth #Trauma
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December 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Our PTSD Care Navigator Trainings are back in 2026! 🎉
Join us on January 23, 12–1pm CT to build confidence in recognizing PTSD and connecting clients with the right care. Register for free today: https://bit.ly/3MrUOG3
#PTSD #FreeTraining #MentalHealth #Trauma #HealthCare
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December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Join our Advanced Skills workshop, “Healing After Suicide Loss: Postvention for Providers,” on Jan 13. Learn how suicide postvention strategies can support both you and your practice in the aftermath of a loss.
🔗 Register for free today: https://bit.ly/44IVGfB
#Suicide #Loss #Therapist #MentalHealth
Promotional image for a free event titled 'Healing After Suicide Loss: For Providers' on January 13, 2026, from 11 am to 12 pm CT, hosted via Zoom. The event offers 1 CE credit and is organized by STRONG STAR Training Initiative in collaboration with UT Health San Antonio. The image features an individual resting their head on their hand, looking thoughtful.
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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PTSD does not have to be a life sentence. With the right, research-backed tools, clients can heal and rebuild their lives. ❤️‍🩹 If you're ready to start delivering trauma-focused therapy, explore our upcoming trainings today: https://strongstartraining.org/upcoming-events/#ptsd
#PTSD #MentalHealth
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December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Did you know that securely storing firearms is linked to lower suicide risk? 🔐
Join us on 12/4 and learn how to support veterans through this proven suicide prevention practice. Register for free today: https://bit.ly/4iETpr2
#FaceTheFight #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport
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November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Congrats to our Director of Research and Innovation, Dr. Stefanie LoSavio, recipient of the 2025 ABCT Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual for Education/Training! 🌟

Watch her share why connecting patients with evidence-based treatments matters. ⬇️
#abct2025 #PTSD #MentalHealth
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Turn gratitude into action this holiday season - give thanks by learning a new way to help combat veteran suicide.🎗️ Register today for one of our free, online suicide prevention workshops today: https://bit.ly/3LUqMug
#Veteran #FaceTheFight #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
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November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Our Fall 2025 PTSD training events wrapped up this week with our final Skills Lab session! Huge thanks to all of our training clinicians for showing up, trying new things, and supporting each other. 🙌

#PTSD #Therapist #OnlineTraining #MentalHealth
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November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The recording of our Written Exposure Therapy (WET) info session is now available to stream - no registration required! ▶️

Watch it anytime on our WET training page: https://bit.ly/4oKIhvD

#PTSD #Therapist #OnlineTraining #MentalHealth
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Veterans across the country continue to face a silent battle against suicide, but they don’t have to face it alone.🎗️

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined our recent Crisis Response Planning workshop and learned a powerful, evidence-based tool to support veterans at risk.

#SuicidePrevention
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November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Clients who drop out of treatment early don’t receive the full benefit, so how can we help clients with PTSD stay engaged? 🤔 Written Exposure Therapy (WET) could be the answer! Learn more about WET and how you can add it to your clinical toolkit at: https://bit.ly/3ZFYDez
#PTSD #Therapists #Training
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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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This Veterans Day, join us in recognizing the bravery and resilience of veterans across the country. 🇺🇸

We are forever grateful for their continued service and sacrifice.

#VeteransDay
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Join the PTSD Consultation Program for their next virtual lecture, "Delivering Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in 60-Minute Sessions", on Nov 19, 1-2pm CT.
Get practical guidance to start implementing 60-minute PE sessions - register for free today: https://bit.ly/3LsTemL
#PTSD #Trauma #Therapist
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November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Happening tomorrow! 🚨 Join Dr. Brittany Hall-Clark for an engaging, 3-hour training on delivering culturally responsive, trauma-focused care.

Clinicians can earn 3 CE credits toward Culture & Diversity requirements. Register here → strongstartraining.org/upcoming-eve...
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Join our Advanced Skills workshop “Clinical Work with the Suicide Bereaved” on Dec 10th. 🗓️ Explore how suicide bereavement differs from other types of loss and how to best support your clients. Register for free at: https://bit.ly/49yoIll
#Suicide #Loss #Therapist #MentalHealth
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November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Join our next Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) online training beginning January 2026. Gain hands-on experience with CPT - one of the most effective, research-supported treatments for PTSD. See full training details at: https://bit.ly/4hGppvi
#PTSD #OnlineTraining #Therapist
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October 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM