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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.
Quitting Work Because of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Upon learning one has the diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), many people go through hell. People living with CPTSD are often forced to quit work to focus more on their symptoms and heal. In this article, we shall examine losing work because...
Improve Your Relationships by (Really) Listening
Improve Your Relationships by (Really) Listening (as published in Medium at Three top tips from a Gestalt Psychotherapist So many relationships come unstuck. Not only romantic, but those shared with family, friends, and colleagues. Often, we don’t know what — or where...
Trauma Mess With Your Mind+Body Connection? This Tool Is For You
This article was originally published on The Mighty. There are two questions I often don’t know what to do with. “Where do you feel that in your body?” and “Can you describe that a little more for me? My reply is typically a shrug of the shoulders. I’m not attempting...
Employment or Disability from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is caused by repeated, severe trauma such as child abuse, neglect, or torture. This article will focus on what it is like to work when affected by complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Living in the U.S....
CPTSD and Family: Glorious, Painful, Isolation
***Trigger Warning - This article speaks about domestic violence*** The relationships between those with CPTSD and family are usually difficult. Typically the problems fall beyond the usual ‘you took my sweater’ level of travail.Last night as I was trying to keep my...
Dissociation – What is It?
With the topic of trauma becoming more influential in the public arena, the narrative that surrounds this topic can become confusing. A related idea to trauma that may be unclear to many is dissociation. The word is a noun primarily and it is a psychological...
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.
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