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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.
Virtual support group where adult survivors come together in a validating and encouraging atmosphere.
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.
How Journaling Helped Me Heal: It Can Help You Too
We live in a world that is always on the go — 24/7. The media is broadcasting around the clock, and with the internet, there is always someone awake. It feels like nobody takes the time to sleep and shut down anymore. It’s like we live in perpetual daytime. When you...
Treating CPTSD-Related Decline of Self-Esteem among Autistic People
It may be very difficult for autistic adults to secure and maintain employment Autism is viewed as a risk factor for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Throughout life, autistic people may experience discrimination and marginalization. Many autistic...
Raw Healing
In the middle of what I would describe as emotional carnage A lot of the support we seek for anxiety, whether it be a podcast, a blog, or a book, often comes from an educational/informative standpoint. This is very useful when we want to develop a better understanding...
Inner Healing – Who Needs It?
Survivors of childhood trauma have an additional burden—the burden of the past. Life takes a toll on everybody, whether you are a survivor of childhood trauma or not. Some days, I feel like I am juggling ten thousand different balls, desperately trying to keep them...
When Body, Mind and Emotions Hold Too Tight
There was a time when I believed tension was simply who I was. My shoulders lived near my ears, my breath barely grazed my ribs, and my thoughts raced ahead of me like a storm I couldn’t outrun. Even in rest, my body whispered urgency. Releasing tension felt...
10 Things You’d Never Know About Grounding Yourself at Work as a Trauma Survivor
As trauma survivors navigating the professional world, we often face unique challenges that our colleagues might not understand. Grounding ourselves during stressful work situations is a crucial skill, but it’s not always as straightforward as others might think. Here...
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
Direct to your inbox every week
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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