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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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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
Promotional image for a discussion on firearm safety for veterans by the Face the Fight, STRONG STAR Training Initiative, and UT Health San Antonio. Features a handgun with a lock on it, and text encouraging safe firearm storage to reduce suicide risk. Link to register for free training provided.
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
Zoom screenshot featuring multiple participants in a virtual workshop titled 'Crisis Response Planning', hosted by Face the Fight on November 13, 2025.
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
Promotional graphic for a free event titled 'Clinical Work with the Suicide Bereaved' scheduled for December 10, 2025, from 11am to 3pm CT, live via Zoom. The image features a thoughtful individual resting their head on their hand. The event offers 3.5 CE Credits and is provided by the STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
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
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How can we help children and families heal after a suicide loss? Join our free one-hour online session on November 5, exploring practical ways to talk to children about suicide, trauma and grief. Open to all who support veterans!
🔗: https://bit.ly/3J6qG1R
#Suicide #Loss #MentalHealth
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October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Veterans across the country continue facing a silent battle, but you have the power to help. 🎗️💛 Take meaningful steps to support veterans in crisis through free, evidence-based, suicide prevention training.
🔗: https://bit.ly/3JAo5NH
#SuicidePrevention #Veteran #FaceTheFight
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October 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Meet some of the incredible individuals at this week's Crisis Response Planning workshop! They've learned a new way to address suicide risk in their veteran communities🎗💛
Explore free, online suicide prevention training at: https://bit.ly/3EMF9Oa
#Veteran #SuicidePrevention
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October 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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If you’re a trauma therapist, integrating culturally responsive practices can strengthen your treatment approach and enhance your connection with clients. 🤝
Join our online workshop on 11/7 and learn how to address discrimination during trauma care: https://bit.ly/47BU8Xl
#PTSD #Therapist #Trauma
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October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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We’re honored to receive funding from @bwf.bsky.social for our work expanding access to evidence-based PTSD treatment in veteran communities! 🇺🇸 Together, we’ve #GotYour6.

Learn more about Bob Woodruff Foundation’s veteran-focused initiatives at: www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org

#Veteran #PTSD
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October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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New research on CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N) is in!🔬
Clinicians who completed self-paced online CBT-N training gained skills just as effectively as those in live workshops. Read the study ⤵️:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40814958/
#PTSD #Sleep #Therapists
The Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based Training Program for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares: CBTNightmares.org - PubMed
Web-based provider training for CBT-N, CBTNightmares.org, was comparable to a live-virtual workshop and effectively equipped providers with knowledge and skills in assessing and treating nightmares. W...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Helping clients overcome symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be challenging without the right tools. 🛠️ Learn how to deliver a new evidence-based PTSD treatment through one of our upcoming Learning Community trainings at: https://bit.ly/4jih40e
#PTSD #Therapy
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October 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Finding time for suicide prevention training during the work week can be difficult - that's why we’re offering an additional Crisis Response Planning (CRP) workshop on Saturday, Nov 22! 🗓️
Register today at: https://bit.ly/4iCgfPQ
#FaceTheFight #SuicidePrevention #Veteran
Advertisement for training in "Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention" on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Features image of veteran being supported by a peer. Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative, UT Health San Antonio, and Face The Fight.
October 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Help your entire organization work together when it comes to PTSD. 🤝 Encourage your team to learn more about trauma-informed care at our FREE Care Navigator Training on Nov 14, 12-1pm CT. See all training details at: https://bit.ly/3Qy2V2x
#PTSD #Trauma #Healthcare #GotYour6
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October 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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(1/2) Why therapists should provide culturally-responsive care for their clients ⬇️
Conversations about racism and oppression in therapy can feel uncomfortable - but they’re essential. Cultural identity can shape how clients experience trauma and how they engage in treatment.
October 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Meet some of the brilliant mental health clinicians in this week's Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) workshop! 🙌 They've learned what makes PE a gold-standard treatment for PTSD. See more of our online training opportunities at: https://bit.ly/3QtOv3x
#PTSD #Therapist #OnlineTraining
Screenshot of online workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy on September 29-30, 2025, featuring grid of attendees. Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
October 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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No one should have to live with chronic nightmares. But for individuals experiencing PTSD, nightmares can be the most difficult symptom to overcome. Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares can help - start your training at: https://www.cbtnightmares.org/
#Nightmares #PTSD
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September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Join us in celebrating the incredible mental health professionals who completed our Cognitive Processing Therapy workshop this week! ✨ We can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make in their communities. Learn more about our PTSD training at: https://bit.ly/4jih40e
#PTSD #MentalHealth
Screenshot of an online Cognitive Processing Therapy workshop on September 24-25, 2025, featuring a grid of diverse participants via video call. Includes logos of STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio at the bottom. More information at www.strongstartraining.org.
September 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM