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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.
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.
Available programs, 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.
Healing Book Club
Join us each week as we read through and discuss trauma-healing books and materials in a safe, group atmosphere.
Weekly Creative Group
Join us each week where you can express your creativity as you continue your healing journey.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
A weekly body-centered healing program focused on helping survivors engage with the present moment.
Peer Support Chat
Virtual support group where adult survivors come together in a validating and encouraging atmosphere.
Daily Encouraging Text
One text, once per day to help encourage you on your healing journey. Available in the US and Internationally.
All Programs
A full listing of all programs and memberships currently available, including free resources and classes.
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Our writers include survivors, coaches, clinicians, authors, and thought leaders in the field of trauma recovery.
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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?
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***Trigger warning: This article discusses child abuse.*** Eight years ago, I had the joy of connecting with Rebecca O'Donnell, author of Freak: The True Story of an Insecurity Addict. I immediately adored her fierceness,...
The Secret to Expanding Your Professional Comfort Zone: Micro-Stretches for Your Window of Tolerance
As trauma survivors, many of us have found that our window of tolerance — our capacity to handle stress and stay regulated — can feel frustratingly narrow in professional settings. But here’s a secret I’ve discovered on my own journey: we...
Reclaiming Safety after Narcissistic Abuse This post explores the unseen consequences of narcissistic abuse, the breakdown of psychological and physiological safety, and the slow, sacred journey of healing 'functional freeze' that invites...
The lack of a complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPSTSD) diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), the diagnostic resource used in the United States, can cause detrimental...
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.”
“”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!
“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.
“”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.
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
“I love the encouraging daily texts, I get one right after lunch at work every day, and some days I really need it..:
“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.”
“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.”
