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We provide mental health clinicians with comprehensive training, helpful resources, and a network of support. Join our community today!
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The deadline to register for our fall training in Prolonged Exposure therapy is 9/23 - don’t miss your chance to enroll.

Get expert instruction to learn a new PTSD treatment, and ongoing support to use it with confidence. Register today: https://bit.ly/3MQ0RVk

#PTSD #Trauma
Informational graphic for "Prolonged Exposure Therapy" online training. Features a headshot of Brooke Fina, LCSW and an image of a virtual workshop. Includes details: virtual 2-day workshop, weekly consultation, and practical tools. Mentions STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio. Contact email: admin@strongstartraining.org. Banner notes "Deadline Approaching.
September 18, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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For 25 years, we've continued to honor the lives lost and the families forever changed by 9/11.

A nation is defined not by the trauma it faces, but by the way it responds to it. Let's take today to remember, grieve, and keep healing together, as a country united. 🇺🇸
The image shows an aerial view of New York City at night, highlighting the Tribute in Light memorial with two beams of light where the Twin Towers stood. The Statue of Liberty is visible in the foreground. Text reads "Remembering September 11th, 2001" and logos are present for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
September 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Learn how you can develop a culturally-responsive clinical approach when treating PTSD.

Join our upcoming Advanced Skills workshop hosted by Dr. Brittany N. Hall-Clark.

See event details and save your spot at today: https://bit.ly/47BU8Xl

#PTSD #MentalHealth #Therapist
Promotional image for a workshop titled 'Implementation of Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapies Workshop' with presenter Brittany N. Hall-Clark, PhD. The event is scheduled for October 21, 2026, from 12pm to 3:15pm CT, offering 3 CE credits for $50. Logos of STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are included. Website link: www.strongstartraining.org.
September 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Every year, millions of Americans face the weight of a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide. You do not have to carry it alone.

Reach out to the 988 Lifeline for free, confidential support anytime by call, text, or chat.

Learn more at: https://988lifeline.org/

#SuicidePrevention #988day
This image is a promotional graphic for mental health support services. It features silhouettes of two people embracing, with a sun above them. The text encourages contacting the 988 Lifeline for support, available 24/7, with services in Spanish. The graphic includes logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
September 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy offers a safe, systematic way to help clients confront the fears and trauma-related beliefs that keep PTSD active.

➡️ Get started with our virtual PE training program at: https://bit.ly/3MQ0RVk

#PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma #Therapy
This image shows a person seated on a couch in a dimly lit room, looking contemplative. The text on the left reads, "For trauma survivors, avoidance can shrink daily life. Prolonged Exposure Therapy helps clients confront what they fear and reclaim what matters." Logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are at the bottom.
September 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Continued professional development is key for any practicing mental health clinician. 💡

Learn more about advanced topics in the realm of suicide loss and PTSD treatment at one of our upcoming workshops.

🔗: https://bit.ly/3QtOv3x

#MentalHealth #PTSD #Trauma #SuicideLoss
Graphic with list of upcoming training events including: Postvention Immediately After a Suicide Death on September 2, Adapting CPT for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder on September 3, and Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Focused, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy on October 21. Features link for strongstartraining.org and logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
August 26, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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In Prolonged Exposure therapy, clients repeatedly recount the trauma memory in detail through "imaginal exposure." But this isn't to cause harm, it actually helps clients process the memory in a safe, supported way. Learn more at:
https://bit.ly/3MQ0RVk
#PTSD #Trauma #Therapist
A graphic titled "Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)" contrasts myth versus fact. The myth states recounting traumatic events causes further harm. The fact clarifies that PE does not re-traumatize clients but aids in reducing anxiety by safely confronting memories. Logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are included. The web address "strongstarttraining.org" is shown.
August 21, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Cognitive Processing Therapy workshop for Students!

We're grateful to every student who showed up ready to learn, and we're excited to see the impact they'll have as emerging mental health professionals 🙌

#PTSD #Trauma #Therapist
Screenshot of attendees at "Cognitive Processing Therapy Student workshop on August 19-20, 2026". Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
August 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is highly adaptable and can support individuals with a wide range of trauma histories and PTSD presentations - including complex PTSD. ✅

Get started with our virtual training in CPT today at: https://bit.ly/44LsxRw

#PTSD #MentalHealth #Trauma
The image is an informational graphic about Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). It debunks the myth that CPT is only for single-incident traumas, stating the fact that CPT is adaptable and effective for complex, repeated, or prolonged traumas. Logos for Strong Star Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are at the bottom, alongside the website URL strongstartraining.org.
August 19, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Join us at this year's Combat PTSD Conference on October 29–30! ⭐️ Explore topics like the psychological impacts of deployment, addressing PTSD in youth, reducing aggression in military personnel, and more. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gzRWxcs4
#Veteran #PTSD #Research
Banner promoting the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference on October 29-30, 2026. Hosted at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. Logos displayed for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health Logo.
August 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Share your thoughts on AI 💬

Our colleagues at Stanford University are conducting a survey exploring therapists' perspectives on AI in mental health treatment.

Complete this 15-min survey, and be entered to win one of three $250 gift cards ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xd6YoZ

#MentalHealth #AI
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August 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Don't miss our final Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) training of the year! 🙌

CPT is designed to help clients with PTSD identify and reframe unhelpful beliefs so they can move forward after trauma.

Add it to your practice - join our CPT training: https://bit.ly/44LsxRw

#PTSD #MentalHealth
The image is an advertisement for "Cognitive Processing Therapy Online Training" by the STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio. It lists training components: Virtual 2-Day Workshop, Weekly Consultation, Practical Tools & Resources, and up to 20 CE Credits. The price is $350. Contact information provided: admin@STRONGSTARtraining.org. A small circular photo of a discussion setting is included.
August 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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For many people who experience trauma, avoidance is often their first instinct.🚫 Learn how to help clients overcome avoidance with Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy - a gold standard PTSD treatment. Explore our PE training today at: https://bit.ly/4z2Y4f4
#PTSD #MentalHealth
The image is an informational graphic about Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). It highlights that PE has the strongest recommendation for PTSD treatment in every clinical guideline. It states that 80-90% of clients show PTSD symptom improvement after PE treatment. Additionally, 83% of clients treated with PE did not have a PTSD diagnosis in the following 6 years. The graphic includes logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio.
August 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Learn concrete ways to optimize your PTSD treatment delivery for clients with Autism at our upcoming workshop, "Adapting CPT for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder."

See event details and register today at: https://bit.ly/4v5nRzJ

#PTSD #Autism #MentalHealth #Therapist
Promotional image for a training event titled "Adapting CPT for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." It displays a small portrait of a presenter named Drew Wheat, CRC, LCMHC. Event details include the date September 3, 2026, the time 11am-1pm CT, and mentions 2 CE credits for $50. Logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are at the bottom. A website, www.strongstartraining.org, is also listed.
July 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Students, interns, and postdocs: don't miss your chance to train in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - one of the most effective treatments available for PTSD. Registration closes August 12, 2026: https://lnkd.in/gAX8vXMA

#PTSD #MentalHealth #StudentWorkshop
Promotional graphic design for Student Workshop on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) hosted by STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio. The event is scheduled for August 19-20, 2026, and offers virtual training at a reduced rate of $50. The program is open to graduate students, interns, residents, and post-docs in mental health fields. A person is seated at a desk using a laptop in the image.
July 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Talking about suicide risk is hard - thankfully, there are research-backed tools that can help. We offer free, virtual suicide prevention workshops covering two evidence-based approaches to prevent suicide. Learn more and get registered at: https://bit.ly/3QWEOPa #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
Two people are outdoors, with one having a supportive gesture on the other's shoulder. The image advertises "Suicide Prevention Training" and includes logos for "Face The Fight," "STRONG STAR Training Initiative," and "UT Health San Antonio.
July 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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When suicide loss touches a community, what happens next matters. A postvention plan provides a clear path toward recovery - join us for our next free virtual Postvention training on September 2. Register today: https://bit.ly/4vstFni #SuicidePrevention #FaceTheFight
A supportive embrace is shown between two people. Text overlay details an online event titled "Postvention Immediately After a Suicide Death: Emotional Support for Loss Survivors," presented by Carla Stumpf Patton. The event is hosted via Zoom on September 2, 2026, offering 1 CE credit for clinicians, and is open to anyone who supports veterans. The Face the Fight, STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health logos are visible.
July 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Expand your trauma therapy toolkit with us this fall. 🙌 Whether you’re an emerging therapist or an experienced clinician, our PTSD training programs ensure you build expertise that you can apply immediately. Check out our upcoming trainings and get registered today at: https://bit.ly/4lASwAA
#PTSD
Announcement image with logos of STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio, stating, "Now enrolling PTSD Training for Therapists. Fall training dates." A right-pointing arrow is at the bottom. Text that reads "Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - CPT helps individuals understand how a traumatic event can change their thoughts and beliefs, causing distressing feelings and behaviors. Through guided techniques, CPT helps patients re-evaluate their unhelpful thought patterns, breaking the cycle of PTSD symptoms." Next to image of therapy session. Registration deadline listed as September 2, 2026. Text that reads "Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - PE helps clients confront trauma-related fears and avoidance, through through structured, systematic exposure exercises. By working through fear in a gradual, supported way, clients can process the trauma, build new understanding, and move toward recovery." Next to image of therapy session. Registration deadline listed as September 23, 2026.
July 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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This fourth of July, let's celebrate our nation's independence and uplift the heroes who protect it. Wishing everyone a joyous and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸💙
#IndependenceDay
Celebratory graphic for Independence Day on July 4th, 2026. Features the American flag in a circular frame, with text: "Celebrating Independence Day." Logos for Strong Star Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are at the bottom. The background is a faded American flag.
July 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Adults with Autism are around 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD. Learn the key modifications that help ensure your PTSD treatment is effective for clients with ASD. ⤵️
Register today: https://bit.ly/4v5nRzJ
#PTSD #Autism #MentalHealth #CognitiveProcessingTherapy
A promotional image for a training session titled "Adapting CPT for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." It features a speaker's portrait with the name Drew Wheat, CRC, LCMHC. The event is scheduled for September 3, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm CT and offers 2 CE credits for $50. Logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are at the bottom, along with the website "www.strongstartraining.org".
July 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Do you know a student entering the mental health field? 🎓 Our upcoming workshop gives emerging therapists hands-on PTSD training before they ever sit across from a client who needs it. See event details at: https://bit.ly/3RPShoH

#PTSD #MentalHealth #StudentWorkshop
Promotional graphic design for Student Workshop on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) hosted by STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio. The event is scheduled for August 19-20, 2026, and offers virtual training at a reduced rate of $50. The program is open to graduate students, interns, residents, and post-docs in mental health fields. A person is seated at a desk using a laptop in the image.
June 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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You don’t have to choose between evidence-based PTSD treatment and the connection that makes it work. Join “Building Connections During CPT" on 7/14, and learn how to stay true to the CPT model while staying connected to your clients: https://bit.ly/48ZMjKW
#PTSD #Therapist
Promotional graphic for an event titled 'Building Connections During CPT: Strategies for Engagement & Retention,' featuring Wendy Bassett, LCSW, and Stephanie Sacks, PhD. Date: July 14, 2026, 9am-1pm CT, 3.75 CE Credits. Logos of STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio are included. Website link: www.strongstartraining.org.
June 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Shoutout to everyone at last week's @WeFaceTheFight Lethal Means Safety (LMS) workshop! These individuals left training with a concrete strategy to reduce suicide risk in their communities. 🙌

Interested in suicide prevention training? Get started at: https://bit.ly/3S4wg97
A screenshot of a virtual meeting with various participants. The backdrop includes logos for "Face the Fight," "STRONG STAR Training Initiative," and "UT Health San Antonio." The heading reads "LETHAL MEANS SAFETY Workshop on June 12, 2026."
June 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Don't miss our Student Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Workshop - designed specifically for graduate students, interns, residents, and postdocs in mental health-related fields! 🎓 See training details and save your seat at: https://bit.ly/3RPShoH
#PTSD #MentalHealth
Promotional image for a Student Workshop on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) scheduled for August 19-20, 2026. The workshop is targeted at students, interns, residents, and post-docs in mental health fields. It will be conducted virtually and costs $50 at a reduced rate. The graphic includes logos for STRONG STAR Training Initiative and UT Health San Antonio, with a person at a computer in a photo. Website: strongstartraining.org.
June 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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“Everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD."

❌ This is one of the most common myths surrounding PTSD, and one of the most important to debunk.

Most of people who experience trauma recover naturally. They process what happened, lean on support systems, and heal over time.
The image is an infographic for National PTSD Awareness Month. It includes two pie charts. The first chart shows approximately 70% will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. The second chart shows only 3.9% will develop PTSD. Logos for the UT Health San Antonio and STRONG STAR Training Initiative are at the bottom. The source is cited as the World Health Organization.
June 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM