what the alliance is

• A survivor-led movement

• Focused on awareness, advocacy, education, research, and systems change

• A place for survivors, advocates, professionals, organizations, and allies to create change together

• A way to participate in efforts that advance CPTSD recognition and understanding

what the alliance isn't

• A peer support community

• A therapy or treatment service

• A crisis resource

• A professional certification or membership organization

• A guarantee of volunteer placement or leadership opportunities

While the Alliance provides many ways to get involved, participation looks different for everyone.

What to Expect

• Opportunities to participate in advocacy and awareness efforts

• Updates on initiatives, campaigns, and movement progress

• Access to advocacy tools and resources

• Opportunities to contribute feedback, ideas, stories, and expertise

• A volunteer-powered movement that continues to evolve and grow

Participation is always optional. Members are encouraged to engage in ways that feel meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with their interests, skills, and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to share my story...

One of the most common reasons people join the Alliance is because they want their experiences, perspectives, and stories to help create change. We welcome survivor stories and encourage members to submit them through our Share Your Story Form. Click here. Stories may be used to help inform advocacy efforts, awareness campaigns, research initiatives, educational content, future projects, member spotlights, media opportunities, reports, or other Alliance activities.

While we deeply value every story shared with us, submission does not guarantee publication, promotion, inclusion in a specific project, or an individual response. Due to the volume of submissions we receive and our limited capacity, some stories may be featured immediately, some may be used in future initiatives, and some may simply help inform our understanding of the survivor experience. Every story matters, whether it is publicly shared or not.

I Want to Share an Opportunity...

Please use the Share an Opportunity Form. Click here. This includes events, research studies, volunteer opportunities, campaigns, resources, partnerships, and other opportunities relevant to the CPTSD community.

I want to Volunteer or get more involved...

Please review Current Openings before reaching out. The Alliance offers a variety of ways to get involved, from simple action opportunities and awareness campaigns to volunteer roles, Action Team opportunities, Change Ambassador positions, organizational partnerships, and expertise-based contributions.

We encourage interested members to review current openings on the Welcome Center Page and participation opportunities to find the best fit for their interests, skills, and capacity.

I want to stay updated with the Alliance...

The Alliance Welcome Center serves as the central hub for Alliance information. We regularly update it with Current initiatives, Campaigns, Opportunities, Events, Resources, Reports, Movement updates. We also encourage members to follow the CPTSD Alliance LinkedIn Page and read the monthly newsletter.

Not sure where to start? Before contacting our small volunteer-powered team, we encourage you to review the information below. We've compiled answers to our most frequently asked questions and included the best place to go for common requests, opportunities, and resources.

I want to access Peer Support and community...

The CPTSD Alliance is focused on awareness, advocacy, education, research, and systems change. While many Alliance members are survivors, the Alliance itself is not a peer support community and does not provide peer support, therapy, treatment, or crisis services. If you are looking for connection, conversation, support, and community with others who understand the impact of Complex PTSD, we invite you to join The CPTSD Community Hub using your exclusive Alliance member discount.

The Hub is a dedicated peer support community and offers support groups, workshops, community events, discussion spaces, and opportunities to connect with fellow survivors. Learn more about The CPTSD Community Hub here.

I have an idea, suggestion, or feedback...

Please use the Feedback & Ideas Form. Click here. Using the form helps us collect, review, and organize submissions more effectively than email..

I want to Participate in Advocacy Efforts...

Great! The Alliance was created to help individuals take meaningful action in support of CPTSD awareness, recognition, education, research, and systems change. We encourage members to visit the Action Center, review current opportunities, access the Advocacy Starter Kit, download awareness graphics, participate in letter-writing campaigns, sign petitions, complete surveys, and get involved in initiatives that align with their interests and capacity. There is no "right" way to participate. Every action, no matter how small, helps create change.

I want to featured, or highlighted...

We love learning about the work our members are doing. If you'd like to share your organization, event, research study, project, resource, initiative, opportunity, or other work with the Alliance, please submit it through the Share Your Work & Opportunities Form. Click here.

From time to time, we may highlight submissions through our newsletter, LinkedIn page, website, member spotlights, awareness campaigns, or other Alliance communications. Submission does not guarantee promotion, publication, partnership, participation, endorsement, or a response.

I would like to invite someone to speak, present, collaborate, or participate in an event....

The CPTSD Alliance occasionally participate in speaking engagements, workshops, conferences, podcasts, panels, summits, awareness events, media opportunities, and collaborative projects that align with our mission and priorities. If you would like to invite a representative of the Alliance, Foundation, leadership team, volunteer team, or community to participate in an event or initiative, please submit through submit an opportunity form. Click here.

Requests are reviewed based on mission alignment, audience fit, potential impact, timing, availability, and current capacity. While we appreciate every invitation, participation is not guaranteed and we may not be able to respond to every request.

I want to invite the Alliance to Participate in my podcast, event, summit, conference, or project...

The Alliance and Founder Danielle Carpio periodically participate in podcasts, interviews, speaking engagements, conferences, summits, media opportunities, collaborations, and other projects that align with our mission and priorities. If you would like to extend an invitation, please submit by clicking here.

While we carefully review opportunities whenever possible, participation is not guaranteed. Decisions are based on mission alignment, audience fit, timing, availability, capacity, and current priorities.Due to the volume of requests received, we may not be able to participate in or respond to every invitation.

I represent an Organization interested in partnering with the CPTSD Alliance...

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with organizations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, researchers, healthcare providers, educational institutions, businesses, and other mission-aligned partners. If your organization is interested in partnering with the Alliance, please submit the Organization Partnership Interest Form. Click here.

Partnership opportunities are reviewed based on mission alignment, potential impact, community benefit, available capacity, and current priorities. While we appreciate every inquiry, submission does not guarantee partnership, promotion, participation, endorsement, or a response.

I have professional skills or expertise i'd like to contribute to the Alliance...

The Alliance is strengthened by individuals who generously share their professional knowledge, skills, lived experience, and expertise in support of the movement. We periodically seek support in areas such as research, policy, advocacy, communications, marketing, public relations, design, fundraising, legal, healthcare, education, technology, and more. If you would like to contribute your expertise, please submit the Expertise Donor Interest Form. Click here.

Submitting the form does not guarantee placement, participation, or immediate involvement. Opportunities are reviewed based on the Alliance's current needs, priorities, and capacity. Even if we do not have an immediate need for your expertise, we may reach out in the future as opportunities arise.

I still can't find what i'm looking for...

We've done our best to answer the most common questions and provide clear pathways for participation throughout the Alliance. However, we recognize that not every situation fits neatly into a form, category, or FAQ. If you've reviewed the Welcome Center, available resources, participation opportunities, and information on this page and still can't find what you're looking for, you're welcome to contact us directly.

Please email: alliance@thehealingandcptsdfoundation.org

While we may not always have an immediate answer or solution, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction. Please remember that the CPTSD Alliance is supported by a small volunteer-powered team, and response times may vary.Volunteer opportunities, Action Team openings, and other participation opportunities will be posted when available.

I'm looking for financial assistance, and want to know more about your healing grants....

We understand that many survivors face financial barriers to accessing healing resources, support, education, treatment, and other services. Providing direct support through Healing Grants is part of the long-term vision of The Healing and CPTSD Foundation. However, at this time, the Healing Grants Program is still in development and applications are not currently open.

As the Foundation grows and additional funding becomes available, we hope to expand our ability to provide direct support to survivors through future grant opportunities. At this time, our goal is to launch the Healing Grants Program by 2030. We encourage Alliance members to follow Foundation updates, the monthly newsletter, and the Alliance Welcome Center for announcements regarding future Healing Grant opportunities and program developments. You can add your email to our interest list, and you will be notified as soon as the program opens by clicking here.

I'm looking for a therapist that specializing in CPTSD, where can i find that?!...

This is one of the most common questions we receive. At this time, the CPTSD Alliance is not able to provide therapist recommendations, referrals, or clinical matching services. We recognize that finding qualified CPTSD-informed providers can be challenging, and we are aware of the significant need for better resources in this area. As the Alliance continues to grow, we are actively exploring ways we may be able to support survivors in navigating this challenge in the future.

In the meantime, we encourage individuals to research providers carefully, ask questions about their experience working with Complex PTSD, and seek professionals whose training, approach, and expertise align with their needs.While we may not have the answer today, it is a need we recognize and one we hope to address over time.

i have an idea of how i can help...

We are incredibly grateful for the ideas, expertise, opportunities, and insights shared by Alliance members. If you have an idea, opportunity, resource, partnership, or suggestion you'd like us to consider, please submit it through the appropriate form. (review below) While we review submissions whenever possible, we may not be able to pursue, implement, or respond to every idea due to our current priorities, capacity, and resources.

i want to help...

One of the most common things we hear from Alliance members is, "I want to help." We love that. At the same time, we've learned that wanting to help and having the capacity to help are not always the same thing... and that's okay. Whether you sign a petition, share an awareness graphic, complete a survey, volunteer for a project, or simply stay informed, every level of participation matters. The goal isn't to do everything. It's to contribute in the ways you can, when you can.

i want to jump on a call with you.. .

We appreciate your interest in collaborating with the Alliance. As a small volunteered powered team, we are unable to schedule exploratory calls with every individual, organization, professional, or supporter who reaches out. Instead, we ask that you first submit your idea, opportunity, expertise, or collaboration proposal through the appropriate form. If there is alignment with our current needs, priorities, and capacity, a member of our team may follow up to discuss next steps.

i submitted a form, when will i hear back?!

The Alliance is supported by a small volunteer-powered team. While we review submissions whenever possible, response times may vary and not all submissions will receive a response. We appreciate your patience and understanding. If there is alignment with our current needs, priorities, and capacity, a member of our team may follow up to discuss next steps.

why haven't i received a response?

The CPTSD Alliance is supported by a small volunteer-powered team. While we do our best to review submissions, inquiries, opportunities, ideas, invitations, and requests, we are not able to respond to every message we receive.

In many cases, a lack of response does not mean your submission was not appreciated, reviewed, or considered. It may simply reflect our current capacity, priorities, available resources, or the volume of requests we are managing.

As the Alliance continues to grow, we are working to build systems, resources, and opportunities that allow us to support the movement in a sustainable way. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to grow.

why isn't my idea being implemented?

The Alliance receives many ideas, suggestions, opportunities, and requests from members. While we genuinely appreciate every submission, we are not able to implement every idea. Decisions are based on mission alignment, strategic priorities, volunteer capacity, available resources, timing, and potential impact. A decision not to move forward with an idea is not a reflection of its value. More often, it reflects our current focus and capacity as a growing movement.

how are decisions made?

Alliance decisions are guided by our mission, strategic priorities, community needs, available resources, volunteer capacity, and long-term goals. We welcome feedback, ideas, and community input, but not every decision will reflect every suggestion received. A decision not to move forward with an idea is not a reflection of its value. More often, it reflects our current focus and capacity as a growing movement.

The alliance isn't doing enough. why doesn't the alliance do more?

We understand the desire to move faster.

The CPTSD Alliance is currently in its early stages of growth. While we have ambitious goals for the future, we are intentionally focused on building a strong, sustainable foundation before expanding programs, initiatives, leadership opportunities, partnerships, and activities. Our goal is not simply to grow quickly... it's to build something that lasts. As the Alliance grows, opportunities, resources, initiatives, and ways to get involved will continue to expand.

Can i start my own alliance group, chapter, event, or initiative?

Not at this time. To ensure consistency, sustainability, and alignment with the Alliance mission, all Alliance-branded groups, chapters, events, programs, and initiatives must be approved by Alliance leadership. If you have an idea, we encourage you to submit it through the appropriate form for consideration. click here.

Can i create my own Fundraising Campaign for the Alliance or Foundation?

Yes. Individuals, organizations, and supporters are welcome to create fundraising campaigns in support of our mission.You can create your own fundraising page by clicking here. If you need assistance setting up your campaign or have questions along the way, we are happy to help. Create your own Fundraising Campaign page by clicking here.

THE CPTSD ALLIANCE

Code of Conduct & Participation Standards

The CPTSD Alliance is a survivor-led advocacy and action space focused on advancing awareness, recognition, education, research, and systems change for Complex PTSD (CPTSD).

To create a movement that is sustainable, mission-aligned, and welcoming to survivors, advocates, professionals, organizations, and supporters, all members are expected to engage in a manner consistent with the values of the Alliance.

Participation in the Alliance is a privilege, not an entitlement.

Core Values

The Alliance is grounded in:

• Survivor-led leadership

• Trauma-informed and capacity-conscious engagement

• Mutual respect and good-faith participation

• Accountability without shame or hostility

• Collaboration, care, and shared purpose

Respectful Communication

Members are expected to:

• Communicate concerns respectfully and directly

• Assume good intent while allowing space for clarification

• Address issues without personal attacks, accusations, or hostile language

• Allow space for resolution without unnecessary escalation

The following are not permitted:

• Harassment, intimidation, or aggressive communication

• Repeated accusatory or inflammatory language

• Personal attacks against Alliance leaders, volunteers, members, or partners

• Attempts to shame, control, intimidate, or manipulate others

• Bad-faith accusations, including continued claims of harm or misconduct after clarification has been provided

Privacy & Boundaries

• The Alliance is committed to protecting member privacy and using systems responsibly.

• Members are encouraged to raise privacy, safety, or operational concerns constructively so they can be reviewed and addressed appropriately.

• Demands, threats, hostile escalation, or attempts to pressure leadership, volunteers, members, or partners are not aligned with Alliance values.

Conflict & Concerns

Disagreements and concerns are a normal part of any movement. If a concern arises:

• Members are encouraged to raise it calmly and directly

• Alliance leadership may respond, clarify, and take corrective action when appropriate

• Once an issue has been reviewed and addressed, continued hostile engagement, harassment, or escalation is not productive and may result in boundaries being set or participation being revoked.

Zero Tolerance for Harassment

The Alliance does not tolerate:

• Verbal abuse

• Repeated hostile messaging

• Disrespectful or demeaning language

• Harassment or intimidation

• Attempts to control, shame, or pressure leadership, volunteers, members, or partners

Trauma history may help explain behavior, but it does not excuse harmful behavior toward others.

This is in all forms of alliance communication, including meetings, emails, social media etc.

Leadership Discretion

To protect the integrity of the movement and the well-being of participants, Alliance leadership reserves the right to:

• Set boundaries around communication

• Pause or end conversations that become unproductive or hostile

• Remove individuals from the Alliance if participation becomes disruptive, unsafe, abusive, or misaligned with the mission and values of the Alliance

Removal decisions may be made with or without notice and without further explanation at leadership's discretion.

Agreement to Participate

By participating in the CPTSD Alliance, members agree to:

• Abide by these conduct standards

• Engage in good faith

• Communicate respectfully

• Respect leadership boundaries and decisions

• Accept that participation may be revoked if conduct standards are violated

For questions or concerns regarding Alliance participation, please contact:
alliance@thehealingandcptsdfoundation.org

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THE CPTSD ALLIANCE

The CPTSD Alliance was created to bring together survivors, advocates, professionals, organizations, and allies who believe Complex PTSD deserves greater awareness, recognition, research, education, and support. Together, we create change.

email: Alliance@thehealingandcptsdfoundation.org