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2026 Award Nominations are Open!

The ISTSS Mid-Career Innovation Award is given to an individual who has used innovative methods to advance the field of traumatic stress.

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Don't miss your chance to be part of our international exchange of research, clinical strategies, trauma informed service development, and policy approaches with a goal of improving outcomes for communities impacted by trauma.

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Beyond symptom relief: PTSD treatment may also sharpen cognition. In 62 veterans w/ PTSD, both Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Sudarshan Kriya Yoga improved memory, motor learning & sustained attention. istss.org/beyond-sympt...

ISTSS is proud to welcome our new and returning members.

Your work strengthens our shared mission to advance the understanding and treatment of traumatic stress worldwide. Thank you for being part of this community. 💙

Hope After Trauma
Trauma can be deeply challenging and lead to serious mental health struggles, but it can be overcome. Children are especially responsive to treatment, giving every reason to stay optimistic about their recovery.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #HealingForKids #Hope

Donated at the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting Silent Auction, #BatterTogether just came to life as a joyful virtual bake-along! Huge thanks to host Sheila Rauch + Sonya Norman, Denise Hien & Sudie Back for the laughs (and cookies!) supporting ISTSS. 💙🍪

The Resilience of the Human Spirit 🌟
In TF-CBT, witnessing children overcome extraordinary challenges, with the support of their parents, is a powerful reminder that anything is possible. It’s deeply rewarding work that inspires hope every day.
#TFCBT #Resilience #TraumaTherapy #HealingForKids

Training, support, and self-care 🧩
Preventing clinician burnout takes more than learning effective models. It also means strong supervision, group consultation, and care for self and relationships—so providers can keep showing up for children and families.
#TFCBT #TherapistWellness #SelfCare

Caring for the caregivers
Supporting children through trauma—especially interpersonal violence—can be heavy work. TF-CBT leaders are addressing burnout, secondary trauma, and turnover to sustain compassionate, effective care.
#TFCBT #TherapistWellness #SustainableCare

🎓 Get started with TF-CBT training!
The free web-based course by Dr. Ben Saunders, Dr. Dan Smith & colleagues offers 11 hours of learning, CE credits, and a solid foundation in trauma-focused care. Visit TF-CBT Web to begin.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #TherapistTraining

✨ ISTSS Member Spotlight: Miranda Olff, PhD ✨
A member for 25 years, Dr. Olff reflects on how ISTSS shaped her career and her passion for global collaboration through the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress.
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#ISTSS #TraumaResearch

When the story changes, healing has happened. ✨
In TF-CBT, progress often shows in how a child’s story shifts—from fear to strength, from pain to hope. Their words reflect resilience and recovery.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #HealingForKids #Resilience

Caregivers Are Key to Healing 💙
In TF-CBT, caregivers spend half the session with the therapist and the other half is devoted to the child. Parents are often coping with their own pain, and their support is critical to helping children heal.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #CaregiverSupport #HealingForKids

Welcome to our new & returning ISTSS members!

We’re thrilled to have you in our global community dedicated to advancing traumatic stress research, practice & policy.

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Creativity Helps Kids Heal 🎨

In TF-CBT, therapists are encouraged to engage children through art, play, and other creative approaches. Making the process appealing helps children participate more fully and makes therapy more effective.

#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #CreativeTherapy #HealingForKids

Exposure therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.
In TF-CBT, exposure may happen through talking, writing, drawing—or even song lyrics for kids who express through music. The key is finding what feels safe and manageable.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #CreativeTherapy #HealingForKids

Why exposure therapy looks different for kids 💞
In TF-CBT, exposure is gradual—starting with education and therapist modeling, not immediate trauma narration. Gentle pacing builds trust and readiness before going deeper.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #HealingForKids

TF-CBT unfolds in 3 phases:
1️⃣ Stabilization & Skill Building – learning coping tools.
2️⃣ Trauma Narration & Processing – working through experiences.
3️⃣ Consolidation & Integration – applying insights to daily life.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #HealingJourney

🌍 Welcome to ISTSS!

We’re excited to welcome our new & returning members to the global community advancing trauma research, prevention & care.

Together, we make a difference. 💪

#ISTSS #TraumaResearch #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth

💞 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps children and teens heal from trauma—and supports caregivers coping with their own stress. Healing is strongest when everyone in the family has tools to recover.
#TFCBT #TraumaTherapy #CaregiverSupport

Tell us how we did! 💬

Thanks for joining us at the ISTSS 41st Annual Meeting in Baltimore! Your feedback helps us improve future meetings, Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts:
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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

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!

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 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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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