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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.
Featured Programs.
Check out these featured trauma-informed resources or click the button to view all of our available programs.
Trauma-Informed peer support in a validating and supportive group atmosphere, to supplement individual healing work.
A weekly body-centered healing program focused on helping survivors engage with the present moment.
Join our virtual group and work on your favorite creative modality together with your leader and other survivors.
To further support trauma survivors, CPTSD Foundation is proud to partner with STAR Network™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation 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 free and accessible meetings through its transformational program, TAR AnonⓇ.
Latest from our Blog
Weekly articles and survivor stories by guest writers, clinicians, and CPTSD Foundation staff.
Trauma Impacts Adolescent Development
Adolescents throughout the U.S. face psychosocial challenges they may not even be aware of at this point in time The stage of development in primates we refer to as “adolescence” sits in between the stages of childhood and adulthood. The COVID crisis has contributed...
Addiction and Trauma
Much has been written about addiction and trauma, but they are usually considered separate problems when they are deeply connected. This article will attempt to tackle the connection between addiction and trauma. What is Trauma? Trauma is a common experience in...
The “Tells” of Complex Trauma and Chaos
At some point in your healing journey, you will come to face to face with the parts and pieces of who you are or think yourself to be. Complex trauma waits on no one and just carries on as the dysfunctional chaos creator that reigns over your life. This chaos is a tell, however. It is the way toward what is in pain. It is your internalized world answering – and pointing to where it hurts.
CPTSD in the Workplace: Capacity Management
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the tasks you have to perform at work to the point that you can’t get even one of them done? Have you ever taken on too much work because you didn’t want to disappoint someone or let them down? Have you ever had difficulty saying...
The Club
I was here again in Colorado, staying in my stepsister’s depressing bedroom with the same intention as I had in 1968 when I returned to my parent’s home in an attempt to heal the never-ending rift between us. Dad worked as a pharmaceutical representative, and all of...
Vulnerability, Intimacy, and Trust Issues with CPTSD
How do you feel about relationships? Complicated? Do you: want them? despise them? fear them? long for them? exit relationships rapidly? get stuck in them Are you haunted by cycles of unfulfillment? At the beginning, middle, and end of the day maybe you’re a bit...
What Community Members Are Saying.
How our programs are changing the lives of complex trauma survivors aorund the world.
Daily Recovery Support
Member
“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.”
Healing Book Club
Member
”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!”
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.”
Trauma-Friendly Meditation
Member
I have experienced significant positive effects in my life since starting this class which have impacted my life (in a medium to large way). I have found that the acceptance component taught within this style of meditation has been extremely valuable.
Additional Resources.
Check out these accessible and no-cost resources to aid in your healing journey.
Trauma-Informed Tuesday Newsletter
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Trauma-Friendly Meditation Classes
Monthly Live Classes or Self-Paced Course
Work with a Coach
Free discovery session to see if working with a trauma-informed coach is a good choice
About CPTSD Foundation.
Our Mission: To leave a legacy of healing for future generations by providing daily support between therapy appointments
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