Charlaine Robinson Counselling & Consulting Services

03/06/2025

EMDR & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – A Path to Healing

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can have long-lasting effects on memory, mood, and daily function. EMDR therapy is emerging as a promising approach to help individuals reprocess trauma, improve emotional regulation, and enhance cognitive recovery.

🔹 How does EMDR help TBI recovery?
Supports emotional regulation and reduces distressing symptoms
Helps process traumatic memories and anxiety linked to the injury
Can improve cognitive function and overall well-being

📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gyY8cGFK

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Abbotsford Office: #201, 2469 Pauline St, Abbotsford, BC
Victoria Office: 3388 Ryder Hesjedal Way, Victoria, BC

📞 Contact Us:
Admin & Scheduling: 1-250-507-9527
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12/21/2024

9-8-8 is a new phone number (in Canada) that recently went live to help people get help in a mental health crisis. Similar to 911, this line is dedicated for anyone in need of mental health assistance of any kind.
May I please get two friends or family members to copy and re-post? I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.
call 988

12/02/2024

12/02/2024

We’re Growing and Looking for Talented Therapists! 🌟

Are you a compassionate and skilled therapist looking for a supportive and collaborative team? Join us at Charlaine Robinson & Associates – Counselling and Consulting Inc. in Abbotsford or Victoria, BC.

📍 Apply now or learn more: charlainerobinson.com/careers

My professional and personal experience informs my ability to provide you quality and effective care. As a certified EMDR therapist, I specialize in trauma therapy. My experience includes work with First Responders, Social Worker, & Health Care.

11/15/2024

This is a very compelling talk at many levels. Listen and reflect deeply. The message is about much more than addiction as we typically understand it.
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power: Gabor Maté at TEDxRio+20

11/15/2024

Healing through EMDR – Charlaine Robinson Counselling & Consulting Services Inc.
Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s mental health, affecting their ability to lead a fulfilling life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful and effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and dissociative symptoms, depressed mood, high anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and more. EMDR is an evidenced-based therapeutic modality. At Charlaine Robinson & Associates, our therapists in Victoria and Abbotsford specialize in EMDR therapy.
The EMDR process involves the client focusing on a distressing event while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements). This process helps to reprocess and integrate traumatic memories into a more adaptive, healthy narrative.
How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR therapy is a eight phase modality:
History Taking, Preparation and Stabilization, Assessment, Desensitization, Installation of positive beliefs, Body Scan, Closure, and Reevaluation.
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
1. Rapid Results: Many clients experience significant improvement in a relatively short period.
2. Effective for Various Traumas: EMDR is effective for treating PTSD, childhood trauma, and many other mental health issues.
3. Holistic Healing: EMDR addresses the emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of trauma.
4. Improved Mental Health: Clients often report reduced anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms.
EMDR Therapy at Charlaine Robinson & Associates
Our therapists in Victoria and Abbotsford are EMDRIA trained and experienced in EMDR therapy. We provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can work through traumatic experiences and achieve lasting healing. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event, multiple traumas, high anxiety, depression, and more, EMDR therapy can help you to improve your way of functioning in life.
If you’re in Victoria, Abbotsford, or other locations in BC and are seeking professional support, contact Charlaine Robinson & Associates today to learn more about how EMDR therapy can help you heal. www.charlainerobinson.com
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11/15/2024

These are very important words to reflect on...

"Instead of saying, "I know what it feels like", let's say "I cannot imagine your heartbreak".
Instead of saying, "You're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " You'll hurt, and I'll be here.
Instead of saying, "You look like you're doing well, Let's say, "How are you holding up today?"
Instead of saying, "Healing takes time", let's say "Healing has no timeline".
Instead of saying, "Everything happens for a reason, let's say "This must feel so terribly senseless right now".
And when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. Love speaks in silences too." (Ullie Kaye Poetry)

Yes, Instead of assuming to know the depths of another's pain, let us acknowledge the unfathomable ache in their hearts with empathy.
Instead of offering false reassurances of strength, let us stand by their side, acknowledging their hurt and offering our unwavering presence.
Instead of glossing over the struggles with superficial observations, let us inquire about their well-being with genuine concern.
Instead of imposing a timetable on healing, let us recognize its nonlinear nature, allowing space for its organic process. Instead of seeking explanations in empty platitudes, let us acknowledge the rawness of grief and the absence of sense. In moments of wordless despair, let love fill the void with its quiet, comforting presence. ❤☀

10/28/2024

With Kerry Henriksen In the Moment Photography – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 4 months in a row. 🎉

08/08/2024

EMDR Therapy has been a game changer for so many who engage in trauma counselling. It's an honour to witness people heal!

06/11/2024

05/19/2024