STRONG STAR Training Initiative

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 at: strongstartraining.org #mentalhealth #research

Hear from Dr. Jenny Hughes on why vicarious trauma is a normal part of being a therapist - and how vicarious resilience can change everything. Register today for her online workshop hosted live on April 10th! ➡️ bit.ly/3QisGUq #PTSD #Trauma #MentalHealth #Therapist

Thank you to everyone who joined last week's Lethal Means Safety workshop! We're grateful for your willingness to have the hard conversations that could save a veteran's life. 🫶 If you missed it, register for our April workshop at: bit.ly/4iETpr2 #FaceTheFight #Veteran

Join our next PE training starting April 29, and build clinical expertise through a 2-day foundational workshop, expert consultation, and practical tools & resources. See full training details and register at: bit.ly/3MQ0RVk #Therapist #PTSD #Trauma #OnlineTraining

Therapists can face profound and distinct challenges after a suicide loss. Learn how to navigate this aftermath personally and professionally at "The Impact of Suicide on Mental Health Clinicians"on 5/5. Register for free at: bit.ly/3NJIfab #SuicidePrevention #Therapist

Start building your PTSD treatment toolkit this spring! 🔧 Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to expand beyond a single approach, our PTSD training helps you build expertise to apply immediately. Get started at: bit.ly/4lASwAA #PTSD #Therapist #MentalHealth

Protecting those who served starts with awareness and action. Join @STRONGSTARTrain for a free workshop on lethal means safety, designed to help families, peers & providers support veterans through voluntary firearm safety conversations. Sign up today: strongstartraining.org/upcoming-event…

We're grateful for everyone who joined us at last week's Crisis Response Planning Workshop! 🫶 Thank you for bringing this critical intervention to your veteran communities. For more @WeFaceTheFight training opportunities visit: bit.ly/3EMF9Oa #SuicidePrevention #Veteran

Sharpen your Socratic questioning and other essential treatment techniques at our online workshop, "Unraveling PTSD", on 4/23!🙌 Get step-by-step guidance on the techniques that make treatment more effective. Register today: strongstartraining.org/upcoming-event… #PTSD #Therapist #MentalHealth

Are we asking the most helpful questions? 🤔 In PTSD treatment, a therapist’s skill level in Socratic questioning can be the difference between stalled progress and meaningful cognitive shifts. Yet many clinicians, even experienced ones, struggle to apply it effectively...

When suicide loss impacts a workplace or community, knowing how to respond matters. Having a postvention plan can equip teams with the tools to begin the healing process. Join @STRONGSTARTrain on March 18 to learn how you can support survivors. uthealthsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…

Don’t miss this month’s workshop on culturally responsive trauma treatment! 🌟 Gain practical strategies to start recognizing cultural strengths, navigating cultural stressors, and enhancing your clinical impact. 🙌 Learn more at: bit.ly/47BU8Xl #PTSD #MentalHealth

During #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re reflecting on the remarkable women who changed the landscape of trauma treatment! 🌟 Their research doesn't just advance the science of PTSD; it gives clinicians practical tools to help people reclaim their lives. ❤️‍🩹 #PTSD #MentalHealth

Now more than ever, trauma therapists are navigating a heavy emotional landscape. Learn how to manage the demands of trauma-focused work at our upcoming workshop on provider burnout. 🔥 Hosted online via Zoom April 10 - register today: bit.ly/3QisGUq #Therapist #PTSD

#FaceTheFight has reached over 1 million veterans, service members, family members, and caregivers with evidence-informed suicide prevention strategies.🎗️ Join this growing support network & register for an upcoming training: bit.ly/3LqaLMV #Veteran #SuicidePrevention

Have you heard about Crisis Response Plans? #FTF's Crisis Response Plan (CRP) training equips peers, friends, and providers with essential skills to manage acute suicide risk and support at-risk individuals confidently. Sign up for future sessions today! strongstartraining.org/upcoming-event…

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: bit.ly/4lnNyIm #PTSD #Trauma #Therapist #MentalHealth

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: bit.ly/3MQ0RVk #Therapist

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: bit.ly/4bPu9LZ #PTSD #Therapy

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: bit.ly/4kIjYgM #PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma #Therapist

Gain practical strategies to recognize cultural strengths & cultural stressors at our next workshop “Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies," on March 25th! 🗓️ Register today: bit.ly/47BU8Xl #PTSD #Therapist #Trauma