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If you’re new to our site and not sure where to look first, begin here!
What to do first?
Trying to find helpful information, just the right information you need for your own healing, is why you’re here right?
Our website has an extensive catalog of content and we know trying to figure out where to look first can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we created this start page to help you navigate your way around and find just what you need.
We are here to serve you, the survivor or practitioner, in finding the resources, programs, or information you’re seeking.
Articles, Survivor Stories, and Research
Interested in the weekly content we publish on our blog? We’ve highlighted some of the most searched content on our website, as a quick reference for you. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, you can use the category search below to find more CPTSD related articles, stories, and research.
Use the search box to find articles on the topic of your choice.

What is CPTSD?
Trying to figure exactly what CPTSD is? We’ve got a series of posts that break down complex post-traumatic stress disorder.

Healing Toxic Shame
What is toxic shame? How do we heal shame and guilt? These articles should help you in your research on this difficult aspect of healing.

Emotional Flashbacks
What are emotional flashbacks? Why do they happen, How do they make you feel? What can you do to help navigate them?

Emotional Wellness
This series was written by our Chief Staff Writer in support of Emotional Wellness Awareness Month.Â

Healthy Relationships
A collection of posts related to all aspects of building, or rebuilding healthy relationships during healing.

The Brain and CPTSD
A collection of content about how the brain is affected by trauma, dealing with triggers, and more.Â
CPTSD Wristband
Support CPTSD Awareness
We have several design and size choices to choose from, these silicone wristbands are beautifully colored and let everyone know you support CPTSD awareness
Calendar of Events
A Monthly Look at CPTSD FoundationÂ
Our calendar contains information on the scheduled programs and events we have available, including Daily Recovery Support Call topics.
We Are Healing Trauma
CPTSD Awareness Day
Our yearly event, held in September, where you can gain access to interviews, workshops, and other resources from some of the leading names in the trauma recovery field.Â
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Looking for list of our programs and resources?
If you want a full list of the programs and resources we have available here at CPTSD Foundation, you can view our CPTSD Resources page or try out a free sample of many of our programs to see if they’re right for you.
Need Something Else?
Just in case you haven’t found what you’re looking for, don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed, we’re here to help. Just click that button and send us an email via our contact form. Our staff is here to assist and we’ll get back to you very soon.