Welcome to CPTSD Foundation
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. For more information please visit our What is CPTSD resource page.
Not sure where to begin or what to look at first? This quick reference page has some helpful tips for getting started. Start Here.
A quick reference page of common questions sent to us by members and website visitors. Frequent Asked Questions.
Helpful short articles and information on our programs & organization. You can find links to different information here: Help Center
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW
Your donation can make a huge difference in the life of a survivor who is seeking trauma-informed resources and help. Every little bit helps!
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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.
PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
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.
You are welcome here.
Daily Recovery Support
Daily trauma-Informed peer support in a safe, 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.
Online Safe Group
An online group where survivors receive & share support in an atmosphere that promotes healing and validation.
Partner Support
“TIPS” for spouses, partners, caregivers, and those who are directly involved in the life of a trauma survivor.
Daily Encouraging Text
One text, once per day to help encourage you on your healing journey. Available in the US and Internationally.
Pride Support
A program designed to affirm and encourage survivors and allies who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community.
All Programs
A full listing of all programs and memberships available, including Free resources and classes.
GET INVOLVED
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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?
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DONATE
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Your thoughtfulness and kindness can make all the difference.
FROM THE BLOG
Recent content from our staff and guest contributors
Codependency & Trauma — The Scapegoat Unmasked
Codependency is a psychological condition in which one person feels an inordinate responsibility for loved ones in a relationship. This reliance can grow to unhealthy proportions, where they feel responsible for their loved one’s thoughts, actions,...
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Harm
***Trigger Warning*** This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior. No triggering information is shared, but it is a highly triggering topic to some. Caution is advised. We have published many articles on complex...
The Psychology of Change
How to adopt the personal change you are creating as part of your healing journey Growth is ultimately about creating change. You can’t stay the same and grow at the same time. Creating change can be really uncomfortable, and there may be parts of...
Narcissism & Codependency — Shame: Missing Puzzle Piece
In my private practice, and mirrored in my life, because we seriously don’t end up in this work by accident, I’ve observed and experienced multiple, nuanced types of narcissistic behavior and attitudes. It seems that you can’t go anywhere these...
Complex Trauma, Emotional Overwhelm, and Self-Harming Behavior
***Trigger Warning*** This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior. No triggering information is shared, but it is a highly triggering topic to some. Caution is advised. Everyone experiences being overwhelmed at times....
CPTSD in the Workplace: Teacher Edition
As a trauma recovery career coach, I get a lot of correspondence from teachers who struggle with doing the job they love while trying to manage the legacy effects of trauma. It is a definite challenge. So today, I want to outline why this is such a...
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!
“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 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.
