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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 7d

We’re excited to welcome our new and returning members to the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. 💙

Your passion and expertise strengthen our global community as we work together to advance knowledge and support healing in the field of traumatic stress.

#ISTSS #TraumaResearch

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 18d

And just like that, #ISTSS2025 comes to a close! 🎉 Thank you to all who joined us in Baltimore for a week of learning, networking & advancing Frontiers in Traumatic Stress. 🌍💡 Your participation made this Annual Meeting a success!

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 18d

Get ready for a groundbreaking keynote at #ISTSS2025! 🌟 Join us Sat, Sept 20 (9:30–10:50 AM) as Dr. Marylene Cloitre presents Advancing the Frontiers of Complex PTSD: Innovations in Conceptualization, Assessment & Treatment. 🧠✨

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 19d

ISTSS Members, we want you there! Join us for our Annual Business Meeting during the 41st Annual Meeting. This is your chance to get caught up on the organization's latest progress and hear about exciting new initiatives. Come be a part of the conversation! #ISTSS2025

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 19d

Don’t miss today’s #ISTSS2025 Awards & Keynote Panel! 🌟 Join Drs. Schnurr, Lang, Ressler, Vermetten & Norman as they discuss Frontiers in Treatment: Multimodal Approaches to PTSD. 🧠 9:30–10:50 AM | Grand Ballroom V & VI, Floor 3.

#ISTSS2025

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 20d

Join us tonight! The ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting's Opening Reception kicks off at 7:00 PM in Grand Ballroom V & VI, Floor 3. Wind down after a day of learning and connect with fellow attendees.

#ISTSS2025

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 20d

Don't miss it! The first Keynote session of the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting is about to begin. Dr. Jo Robinson will be discussing "Right Here, Right Now: Preventing Youth Suicide in the Digital Age." Head to Grand Ballroom V & VI, Floor 3 at 9:30 AM.

#ISTSS2025

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome to Baltimore, #ISTSS2025 attendees! 🎉 The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! The 41st Annual Meeting kicks off soon—get ready to explore Frontiers in Traumatic Stress. 🌍💡 Check the app/digital guide for details.

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Sep 8

From “challenge” to “explore” — CPT’s language is evolving.
💬 “No more ‘faulty thinking’ or ‘challenge’ questions.”
Now it’s about exploring thoughts with compassion. ✨
The new manual also adds a chapter on case conceptualization—tailoring care to each client.
#CPTUpdate #TraumaTherapy

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Sep 3

💙 Welcome (back) to ISTSS!
🌍 To our new members: we’re so glad you’re here.
🔁 To our returning members: thank you for continuing this journey with us.

Together, we advance the field of traumatic stress worldwide. ✨

#ISTSS #GlobalCommunity #TraumaInformed

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Sep 2

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.
The new CPT manual drops the rigid 12-session model—for a reason.
💬 “Dragging people to 12 sessions when they’re already done? That’s when they start disappearing.”
Need more time? It’s not a failure—it’s a clue.
#CPT #TraumaTherapy #PTSDRecovery

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏰ Last chance! Tomorrow is the FINAL day to book your room at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront for #ISTSS2025 at the discounted rate. Availability is almost gone—lock in the ISTSS group rate ($239/night) before it’s too late! 👉 book.passkey.com/gt/220429406...

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 27

✨ ISTSS Member Spotlight: Misari Oe, MD, PhD ✨
For 19 yrs, ISTSS has shaped her career—from conferences to global research & translation leadership. 🌍
Read more in the ISTSS Membership Highlights Newsletter.
Nominate future spotlights ➡️ form.jotform.com/243044607148...

#ISTSS #TraumaTherapy

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 25

Not all dropouts are failures.
In some CPT studies, a third of dropouts had already improved.
💬 “They didn’t care it was research—they were just done. Weekly data showed they’d reached a good end state.”
Sometimes people leave because therapy worked.
#CPTInsights #PTSDRecovery

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join ISTSS & unlock:

📚 Journal of Traumatic Stress access
🎟 Annual Meeting discounts
🎓 CE savings
📰 3 member-only newsletters
🤝 Committees & SIGs
💬 Expert Conversations & Consultations
🛠 Clinical tools & research
🌐 Global networking
🏆 ISTSS Award eligibility
…and more!

🔗 istss.org/membership

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 18

Who’s CPT for? Almost everyone with PTSD. 💡
It’s been used with civilians, service members, teens, and across cultures.
💬 “We just keep trying it with different groups… maybe the better question is: who isn’t CPT for?”
A proven, flexible trauma treatment.
#CPT #PTSDRecovery #TraumaTherapy

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 15

PTSD isn’t the only outcome after trauma. Positive changes are possible too. 🌱
This month’s #FridayFastFacts explores resilience & post-traumatic growth, two pathways to healing.
Learn more: www.istss.org
#TraumaRecovery #MentalHealth

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 14

Don't miss your chance to attend the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting. Regular registration rates extended to August 27th. #ISTSS2025

Register now: istss.societyconference.com/v2/#card/reg...

#ISTSS2025

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join IVAT Aug 18–21 in San Diego for the 30th International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma! 🌍 40 yrs of IVAT & 30 yrs of the Summit. Proud sponsor of the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting.
Register Now: ivatcenters.org/san-diego-summit

#IVATSanDiego #ISTSS

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 11

The goal of CPT? To become your own cognitive therapist.
It helps people rethink trauma—because often, it’s why we think it happened that keeps us stuck.
💬 “We go back, untangle the story, and teach them to see it differently.”
#CPT #TraumaTherapy #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealth

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ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 8

🧠 New tools every Friday this August!

Explore practical, expert-informed resources for posttraumatic resilience + growth with ISTSS. Start with our intro video & check back weekly! 💡

🔗 istss.org/public-resou...
#FridayFastFacts #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 4

Bring the Treatment to the People

💬 “The more we take trauma care out of specialty settings and into everyday places, the more people engage.”

Primary care. Community clinics. Even home. That’s how we expand access and impact.

#TraumaInformedCare #PTSDRecovery #AccessToCare

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Aug 1

🎉 Welcome to our new & returning ISTSS members!
We’re so glad you’re here. Together, we’re advancing the field of traumatic stress through global collaboration, research & shared purpose.
#WelcomeToISTSS #TraumaResearch

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don’t Treat PTSD Alone—Build Your Support Network 🧠
Trauma work is heavy.
💬 “Have a consultation group—to share cases, get support, and decompress.”
It’s not optional. It’s essential—for your clients and yourself.

#TherapistSupport #PTSDTreatment #ProviderWellness #ConsultationGroup

ISTSS @istss.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 Late Breaking Abstract Alert! 🚨

Got new, compelling data? There’s still time to submit for the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting!

Deadline: July 28, 2025

Share your most up-to-date research with trauma professionals from around the world.

Submit now at istss.societyconference.com/v2/#card/sub...