A free downloadable resource designed to support understanding, reflection and recovery following Complex PTSD.
The CPTSD Toolkit is available free of charge as a PDF.
Version: 5.0
Last updated: April 2026
Format: PDF
The current version reflects ongoing development informed by lived experience, practitioner feedback, academic research and peer review. Earlier versions were refined through an iterative process to improve accessibility, content and usability.
To help you get the most from the toolkit:
Read at your own pace.
There is no right or wrong place to begin.
You are encouraged to move between chapters depending on what feels most relevant.
Take breaks whenever you need to and return when you feel ready.
The toolkit is intended to support understanding and reflection and is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment.