List of upcoming "Advanced Skills" Workshops on March 25, April 10, and April 23. Hosted by STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
Ongoing professional development is essential for every mental health provider, particularly when providing trauma-informed care. ❤️🩹 Check out our upcoming Advanced Skills workshops, starting next month on 3/25: https://bit.ly/4lnNyIm
#PTSD #Trauma #Therapist #MentalHealth
Promotional image for training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). Registration deadline is April 22, 2026. Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
PTSD training continues with our Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) Learning Community, starting on 4/29! 🌟 PE helps clients face trauma-related memories and situations they’ve been avoiding, reducing fear and supporting recovery. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3MQ0RVk
#Therapist
Graphic for "Advanced Skills Workshop" titled "Unraveling PTSD: Advanced Skills Training to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Trauma-Focused Treatment." The workshop is scheduled for April 23, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm CT and will be held virtually via Zoom. It offers 5.5 CE credits. The flyer features three headshots and includes logos for the Strong Star Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio. The registration website is www.strongstartraining.org.
Not seeing the client progress you expected? 🌀
Transform the way you deliver evidence-based treatment by strengthening the two key skill areas that can make a big difference. Learn more about our "Unraveling PTSD" workshop today at: https://bit.ly/4bPu9LZ
#PTSD #Therapy
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When trauma leads to avoidance of everyday activities - like driving, shopping, or interacting with others - Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) provides a way to start living fully again. 🌱
Learn more about PE at: https://bit.ly/4kIjYgM
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma #Therapist
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Gain practical strategies to recognize cultural strengths and stressors at our next online workshop “Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies," on March 25th! 🗓️
Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/47BU8Xl
#PTSD #Therapist #Trauma
Screenshot of "Crisis Response Planning" workshop on February 11, 2026 hosted on Zoom. Logos displayed for Face The Fight, STRONG STAR Training Initiative, and UT Health San Antonio.
Shoutout to everyone at this week's workshop on Crisis Response Planning for Suicide Prevention! Our sincere thanks to Face The Fight for making it possible to offer these life-saving trainings at no cost to veteran communities. 🇺🇸
#Veteran #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
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Our free PTSD Care Navigator Trainings ensure your intake teams, administrative staff, and other non-clinical personnel develop fundamental PTSD knowledge. 🧠💡
Our next training is live via zoom on March 20, 2026, 12-1pm CT!
Register for free today at: https://bit.ly/4ao8z2h
#PTSD #MentalHealth
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Meet some of the incredible clinicians who participated in our Written Exposure Therapy workshop last week! 🙌
We're honored to be part of their journey as trauma therapists.
Learn more about our virtual PTSD training at: https://strongstartraining.org/upcoming-events/#ptsd
#PTSD #MentalHealth
Lethal Means Safety (LMS) puts distance between the person suffering from suicidal pain and their given means of suicidal behavior -- a practice shown to reduce overall suicide risk.🎗️
Register for free LMS training today at: https://bit.ly/4iETpr2
#veteran #suicideprevention
Promotional graphic for Advanced Skills Workshop, "Triggers to Glimmers: Cultivating Vicarious Resilience in the Face of Burnout" presented by Jenny Hughes PhD. Event is live on April 10, 2026, from 9am-2:30pm (with a networking hour from 9-10am) and hosted via Zoom. Four CE credits provided for attendees. Logos displayed for UT Health San Antonio and STRONG STAR Training Initiative.
Therapist burnout is real, especially for those doing trauma work - don't let it define your practice! 🔥
Learn evidence-based strategies that help clinicians navigate the emotional demands of trauma care on April 10th - register today:
https://bit.ly/3QisGUq
#Trauma #Therapist #PTSD
Promotional graphic for Advanced Skills workshop "Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies" presented by Dr. Brittany N. Hall-Clark. Hosted via zoom on March 25, 2026, with 3 CE Credits provided. Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
Join our next online workshop, “Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies,” on 3/25 for practical strategies that thoughtfully integrate cultural factors into care.
Register today: https://bit.ly/47BU8Xl
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma
Graphic displaying Upcoming Advanced Skills Trainings by UT Health San Antonio and STRONG STAR Training Initiative, including dates and topics: 'Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies,' on March 25, 'Cultivating Vicarious Resilience in the face of Burnout,' on April 10 and 'Unraveling PTSD: Advanced Skills Training to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Trauma-Focused Treatment' on April 23.
This Spring, join us for specialized, virtual workshops covering: culturally responsive PTSD treatment, professional burnout, and Socratic questioning. CE credits available! 🏅 See event details and register here: https://bit.ly/4lnNyIm
#PTSD #Trauma #Therapist #CE #MentalHealth
Promotional image depicting two individuals reviewing a digital tablet, with text stating 'Over 400 PTSD Navigators in 2025' by the STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
In the past year, 482 Care Navigators learned how to recognize PTSD and help clients get connected to the right care. ❤️🩹
Our free PTSD Care Navigator Training covers symptoms, screening tools, and proven treatment options.
Register for training today: https://bit.ly/3Qy2V2x
#PTSD #Trauma
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We’re proud to offer training in three PTSD treatments proven to make a difference. In 2025 alone, we trained 482 new clinicians - leading to over 8,000 treatment sessions delivered. Learn more about our mission and impact at: https://bit.ly/3NvOpds
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Therapy
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Tomorrow is the final day to register for our Written Exposure Therapy training! ⏰ Learn from trauma therapy experts as they walk through how this brief approach can be so transformative for individuals with PTSD. Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3LJRAxE
#PTSD #Trauma #MentalHealth
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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
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.
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
Infographic titled 'Our Impact | 2025' by Strong Star Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio, displaying achievement statistics: over 6,000 clinicians trained, more than 48,000 PTSD treatment sessions delivered, and over 78,000 hours of education provided. Background includes faded images of diverse groups of people in discussion and training environments.
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
Image of a person writing with a quote below that reads, "He came in, we did the five sessions of Written Exposure Therapy and since then he hasn't had any nightmares about this trauma that bothered him every day for 40 years... he was just raving about how helpful the therapy was - it literally changed his life." Logos displayed at bottom for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
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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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
Promotional image for an online workshop titled "Healing After Suicide Loss" scheduled for January 13, 2026, from 11 am to 12 pm CT, featuring presenters Erin Higgins, LCSW, LAC, and Meredith Sears, PhD. Hosted by the STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
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
Promotional flyer for suicide prevention workshops hosted by Face The Fight, STRONG STAR Training Initiative, and UT Health San Antonio. Features an image of four individuals gathered together in conversation.
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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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
Infographic explaining Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a trauma-focused PTSD treatment. Highlights include its effectiveness based on over 20 clinical studies, a 30-97% success rate across various studies, and endorsements from the American Psychological Association and US Department of Defense. Logos displayed for the Strong Star Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
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
An individual writing in a notebook with a focused expression, under the text 'Writing about a traumatic experience can be a path to healing.' The image includes the UT Health San Antonio Logo and STRONG STAR Training Initiative logo.
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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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
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.
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
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Graphic about Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with a training registration deadline of January 7, 2026. The image details how CPT helps individuals deal with traumatic events and features a black and white photo of two individuals conversing.
Graphic about Written Exposure Therapy (WET) with a training registration deadline of January 21, 2026. The image details how WET helps individuals work through traumatic events and features a black and white person writing on a sheet of paper.
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
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.
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
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
