CPTSD Foundation

 

Empowering the healing journey from complex trauma

 

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When you give to CPTSD Foundation, you help make a difference in the life of trauma survivors! Text to donate any amount or use our donation page for more options.

What is CPTSD?

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD, C-PTSD, Complex PTSD) describes the results of ongoing, inescapable, relational trauma. Unlike Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD typically involves being hurt by another person. These hurts are ongoing, repeated, and often involving a betrayal and loss of safety.

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Program Spotlight

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STAR Network

 

To further support trauma survivors, CPTSD Foundation is proud to partner with STAR Network™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to Support, Treatment, and Prevention of Narcissistic Abuse and Attachment Disorders.

Narcissistic abuse is one of the most devastating triggers for CPTSD, robbing survivors of their authenticity. STAR Network empowers STARs (Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships) with its transformational program, TAR Anon™.

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CPTSD Foundation is a 100% non-profit organization providing support to survivors of complex trauma.

Programs currently available, all trauma-informed.

Current Programs

All of our programs are trauma-informed, which means each one is developed and facilitated through the lens of understanding what survivors need to help feel supported and encouraged as they navigate every day life. No invalidation, no judgment, no shame.

Daily Recovery Support

Daily trauma-Informed peer support in a validating and supportive group atmosphere, to supplement individual healing work.

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Healing Book Club

Join us each week as we read through and discuss trauma-healing books and materials in a safe, group atmosphere.

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Weekly Creative Group

Join us each week where you can express your creativity as you continue your healing journey.

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Trauma-Informed Yoga

A weekly body-centered healing program focused on helping survivors engage with the present moment.

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Peer Support Chat

Virtual support group where adult survivors come together in a validating and encouraging atmosphere.

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Daily Encouraging Text

One text, once per day to help encourage you on your healing journey. Available in the US and Internationally.

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All Programs

A full listing of all programs and memberships currently available, including free resources and classes.

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CALL FOR WRITERS

If you enjoy writing, we want to hear from you. We are always looking for guest writers for our blog!

Our writers include survivors, coaches, clinicians, authors, and thought leaders in the field of trauma recovery.

VOLUNTEER

Do you want to give back and help others using a skill set you have, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of trauma survivors?

Check out the current volunteer opportunities available!

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Make a small donation of any size right now! Or, make an even bigger impact by setting up a monthly recurring donation. Your thoughtfulness and kindness can make all the difference.

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TESTIMONIALS

See what others say about us. To ensure the privacy of our members, names are not displayed on testimonails. 

“My FRAMILY is amazing. You all are amazing and inspiring. I truly love all everyone on the calls and thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me heal through this community.”

DAILY RECOVERY SUPPORT MEMBER

“”The healing book club has been such a blessing. It is very meaningful and I feel that I have established true, authentic connections. It’s comforting to have a designated space each week that’s safe, normalizing, educational, and secure. Thank you for this incredible resource!

HEALING BOOK CLUB MEMBER

“The calls have catapulted me forward in my recovery in multiple ways. I now have an anchor that is reliable, consistent, encouraging, educational, safe and soul-enriching. There are still tough days but I no longer get stuck in isolation for long periods of time.

DAILY RECOVERY SUPPORT MEMBER

“”The daily calls are helping me to take better care of myself and have boundaries. How to recognize safe people and unsafe people and receive encouragement and support that I do not get otherwise. They help me recognize I am not alone in my feelings and thoughts.

DAILY RECOVERY SUPPORT MEMBER

It’s so amazing having the book club, I find reading triggering a lot of the time but I follow along and get so much from the content anyway. Also, the community aspect is so lovely and Sabra has such a wonderful way about herself; gentle, compassionate, funny, modest, and humble. Sooooo bright and knowledgeable and easy to follow

HEALING BOOK CLUB MEMBER MEMBER

“I love the encouraging daily texts, I get one right after lunch at work every day, and some days I really need it..:

DAILY ENCOURAGING TEXT MEMBER

“I’ve realized recently just how much my healing has benefited from being on these calls. My heart just swells thinking of all of you because I honestly cannot imagine a more loving, supportive group of people.”

DAILY RECOVERY SUPPORT MEMBER

“I love this group! I know I don’t talk much, but every time I’m here I find myself nodding in agreement and understanding all of the time, and quietly celebrating all of your victories.”

DAILY RECOVERY SUPPORT MEMBER