CPTSD Awareness
CPTSD Awareness Month 2026
Every September, CPTSD Foundation celebrates CPTSD Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to bring visibility to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the millions of survivors living with its effects. The month features educational content, survivor stories, film screenings and discussion with authors and directors, all aimed at deepening public understanding of CPTSD and breaking down the stigma that keeps so many survivors silent. CPTSD Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, uses this month to advocate for greater recognition of CPTSD and to connect survivors with community, education, and support resources year-round.
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Event Registration
The events below require pre-registration. Feel free to register for as many of the events as you desire and share in the collective learning throughout the month of September.
Kickoff
Monday, September 2nd
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Narcissism & Antagonistic Relationships with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D
Description: Understanding the Patterns, Impact & Path to Recovery
Day 1
Monday, September 7th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Special Embodiment Practice with Myriam Eicher
Description: Myriam Eicher hosts trauma-informed movement, embodiment practice and nervous system regulation
Day 2
Monday, September 14th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
Music & Emotions with Jason Spanu (aka Fame Diet)
Description: Jason Spanu, a professional electronic musician and composer, will be introducing a process for integrating music-based emotional regulation tools for CPTSD survivors
Day 3
Thursday, September 17th
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Graphic Novel with the author Ezekiel Bertrand
Ezekiel Bertrand has created a graphic novel, with the character Zee the Observer, touching on some of the experiences on a CPTSD healing journey
Day 4
Sunday, September 20th
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Film Screening & Discussion with Director Symin Adive
Description: Film screening of “How to Make Friends in the Water” and discussion with the director Symin Adive
Day5
Tuesday, September 22nd
4:00 pm – 5:30 PM EDT
Express It with Rhonda Firestar
Description: Hosted by Rhonda the “Thread Connecting Everything”, this creative response provides a container to hold all the themes running throughout Awareness Month
Day 6
Sunday, September 27th
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
The Syntax of Survival with Oak R. Arias
The Syntax of Survival: Reclaiming Agency Through Language
Complex trauma (CPTSD) reshapes the language we use to describe ourselves. This interactive session explores the link between language and personal agency in CPTSD recovery, with guided reflection, group discussion, and practical tools for navigating emotional flashbacks in real time. Leave with reframes and grounding strategies you’ve already practiced, ready to use in daily life