R&R Program

STRIVE’s nationally recognized R&R program

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R&R Extended Program

Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative Logo with Navy Blue StarOver the last decade, STRIVE has been dedicated to improving suicide and PTSD treatments for military, veterans, and their family members. This began with our first R&R program in Utah, when we were known as the National Center for Veteran Studies. We have since developed three new iterations of our R&R program, including R&R 2.0, R&R SGB, and R&R extended.The R&R program provides state-of-the-art psychological treatment for current service members and veterans with suicide risk and/or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to exposure to military and nonmilitary related traumatic events. All veterans are eligible regardless of the era or discharge status. The R&R program’s predominant treatment for PTSD is cognitive processing therapy (CPT). CPT is very effective and is one of only a few therapies endorsed by the Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Academy of Medicine. CPT is a 12-session treatment where you meet individually with one of our well-trained clinicians for 60-minute sessions.
Participants in the R&R program will be enrolled in a research study to help us improve our treatment outcomes and better understand how to help military and veterans overcome suicide and PTSD.

Through our R&R program, we are able to offer treatment in two formats:

  • Virtual- Through our virtual offering, you will meet individually with one of our clinicians for 10 sessions of CPT through a secure virtual platform. Materials and log-in information will be mailed to you before beginning the program. Appointment times will be coordinated between you and your assigned study clinician.
  • On-Campus- Our on-campus option is currently available on a case by case basis for military, veterans, and their loved ones outside of central Ohio, and involves a daily treatment program lasting two weeks. You will meet individually with one of our study clinicians each day for 10 sessions.
    • Costs to participants include a rental car, if one is desired. Family members are welcome to come out to support the participants; however, participants are responsible for their family members’ airfare, food and any additional lodging. No family therapy is available at this time.

Generous contributions from The Bob Woodruff Foundation, USAA Foundation, and other key supporters allow participants to engage in our R&R clinical research program at no cost to service members, veterans and first responders.

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Participant Feedback

"I also want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the support and guidance you provided during my two weeks in STRIVE therapy. From the very first session, I felt seen, heard, and respected in a way that I didn’t even know I needed. Your ability to balance validation with challenge, while showing compassion and authenticity, made all the difference. The trust and safety you created allowed me to open up and engage with parts of myself I wasn’t sure I could face, let alone share with someone else. I’ll never forget how you offered a glimpse of yourself, which made me feel like I could do the same. Your presence was so grounding, and I honestly don’t think I could have done this work with just anyone." Harmonise Participant
"I am feeling great.  I feel much more grounded, focused, and open to new opportunities.  There have been some moments of grief that have come up, but I now feel empowered to recognize it and manage it after learning how to use CPT.  My confidence in this method and in myself is definetly growing" Harmonise Participant
"You helped me to the next level. I am forever grateful. My symptoms are not gone but they are definitely lower. Thank you so much for all your care!! Your help was life changing. I just wanted to let you know that your work is valuable and matters."  Prolonged Exposure Participant
“I have been in therapy constantly since 2015, I’ve worked with at least 10 different people and frequently had thoughts like, ‘why isn’t this helping?’, and ‘why aren’t they addressing my distress?’ The work that we have done together has been tough, but it’s actually working." R&R Participant
"While I still face my struggles and the stuck points don’t magically disappear, I now have a clearer sense of the tools I need to begin shifting my thoughts and beliefs about myself. There’s a quiet sense of hope growing inside me that I thought I’d lost forever, and I’m leaving the program feeling cautiously optimistic about what the future holds. I know you’d prefer I focus on my own work, but I believe it’s important for you to know just how much of a difference you’ve made in my life. You’re incredible at what you do, and I’m so thankful for the safe space you created for me to grow." Harmonise Participant

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