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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.
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Progress & Transition Coaching
Certified coaches who can work with you to help you move forward in your personal, professional, relational, and healing life.
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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.
STAR Network is a community built on a simple but radical belief: that healing is possible, and that no one should have to do it alone. We bring together trauma survivors, families, and the people who support them — through peer connection, education, and events that turn shared experience into shared strength. Whether you’re just beginning to understand your story or years into your recovery, STAR Network is a place where you belong.
On May 22, STAR Network hosts its 3rd annual Scars to STARs summit — a free virtual event bringing together survivors, scientists, and healers to ask the question that matters most: what actually heals trauma? This year’s theme, “ACE Studies: The Next 30 Years,” looks beyond the damage that childhood adversity causes and toward the communities, relationships, and practices that reverse it. If your story has brought you here, this summit was built for you.
Learn more and register at no cost at starnetwork.org/scars-to-stars-2026.
Latest from our Blog
Weekly content from guest blog writers, including mental health professionals and real life trauma survivor stories.
Therapy Vacation: Please Don’t Go!
Today, I know how to replace the arsenal of unhealthy crutches that once helped me blot out feelings Last spring, I was surprised by how gut-punched I felt, having decided to take an 18-day hiatus from therapy. Previous lapses in my therapy schedule barely registered...
When Trauma Trolls: The Psychology of Digital Harassment No One Wants to Admit
Online harassment is often unprocessed grief and threat biology masquerading as malice. This trauma-informed analysis explains the patterns and the fixes that actually protect people.
With Patience and Perseverance: Renewing My Faith On My Terms
Writer’s Note: This article discusses topics related to spiritual abuse. My purpose in sharing my story is not to single out any specific faith. While my negative experiences occurred within Christianity, it is important to recognize that religious abuse can happen in...
Expanding Your Comfort Zone Without Overwhelming Your System: Small Steps for Career Growth
A trauma-informed approach to sustainable professional development For trauma survivors navigating career development, the phrase “step outside your comfort zone” can feel overwhelming or even threatening. While growth requires stretching beyond familiar boundaries,...
How Dreams Can Help You Figure Out Your Life
Do You Pay Attention to Your Unconscious Mind? Did you know that your nighttime dreams can give you clues about your life? Do you ever wake up and think about what your dreams might mean? Sometimes it’s not what you think. Sometimes your mind is trying to get your...
Digital Media and Sexting Leads to Psychological Death
Digital devices have evolved throughout the years, mainly in their function. The way children and adults engage with digital devices is interesting in the 21st century. Today, digital devices are referred to as “smartphones.” How are digital devices “smart” today? Can...
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.
Daily Recovery Support
Member
“The foundation does great work, and I’ve benefited greatly from all that was included in the subscription and always thought it was great value! Thank you for making such a great contribution to the CPTSD community and to humanity in general.”
Weekly Creative Group
Member
“My FRAMILY is amazing. You all are amazing and inspiring. I truly love everyone on the calls and thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me heal through this community.”
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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