CK Mental Health & Trauma Therapy Centre

04/09/2026

Somatic experiential play therapy is a body-based, trauma informed approach that meets children exactly where they are - not in a chair answering questions, but in their imagination, their stories, and their movement.

Through play, children do the work their words can’t yet do:
* discharging anxiety stored in the body
* completing stress cycles that got stuck
* learning what it feels like to be safe again.

The therapist doesn’t direct the story, they’re tracking the nervous system - watching for shifts in breath, energy, tension and movement - to follow the child’s lead toward healing.

Whether it’s a sword battle that lets a child play out their power, or role play unfolding in the sandbox or doll house - the outcome is always the same: child moving toward regulation, and the therapist left in quiet awe of the brilliance of their nervous system.

📲 Reach out via the link in our bio or send us a DM - we’re always happy to answer questions before you book.

04/01/2026

This is not about blaming your caregivers. ✨
It’s about understanding how your experiences have shaped the way your nervous system works today.

We’re here to help you make sense of your experiences, and to help your nervous system learn new ways to protect you.

03/27/2026

Happy Friday!!✨ If you or someone you know is curious about therapy, struggling with a life transition or even just feeling stuck with the new year beginning, let them know about single session therapy here at CK Mental Health and Trauma Therapy Centre. $50 for 50 minutes- you do not need to be a current client to book a session☺️

Single session availability for the week of March 30th-April 3rd💫 *availability in both Chatham and Blenheim*

Single session therapy is for anyone who is:
•interested in seeing what therapy is like
•looking for help through difficult decisions
•experiencing a life transition and needing support
•seeking skills to help cope through distress
•needing an outlet to discuss recent struggles
•anyone looking for support🤍

Reach out to Laura to get started at admin@cktraumatherapycentre.ca or 519-809-7971

‼️‼️Please note‼️‼️
Single session therapy is not intended as crisis care. If you or someone you know is in imminent risk, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency department.

03/20/2026

Happy Friday!!✨ If you or someone you know is curious about therapy, struggling with a life transition or even just feeling stuck with the new year beginning, let them know about single session therapy here at CK Mental Health and Trauma Therapy Centre. $50 for 50 minutes- you do not need to be a current client to book a session☺️

Single session availability for the week of March 23rd-27th💫 *availability in both Chatham and Blenheim*

Single session therapy is for anyone who is:
•interested in seeing what therapy is like
•looking for help through difficult decisions
•experiencing a life transition and needing support
•seeking skills to help cope through distress
•needing an outlet to discuss recent struggles
•anyone looking for support🤍

Reach out to Laura to get started at admin@cktraumatherapycentre.ca or 519-809-7971

‼️‼️Please note‼️‼️
Single session therapy is not intended as crisis care. If you or someone you know is in imminent risk, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency department.

03/16/2026

Coming out of dorsal vagal shutdown isn’t dramatic.
It’s slow, quiet, and deeply brave.

If you’ve been in collapse, numbness, or freeze, the goal isn’t to force motivation or “push through.”
The goal is gentle re-activation of the nervous system.

Here are a few ways to begin moving out of shutdown:
👀Orient to your environment
☀️Temperature shifts (hold a warm mug, hot shower, sunshine, etc).
🚶‍♀️Small movements or rhythmic movement (Walking, rocking or gentle hiking)
👃Grounding with your senses (light your favourite candle, walk on different floor textures, the texture of your clothes, the smell of coffee or pine)
❤️Connect with something living/co-regulate (a dog, a tree, a person you trust)
👏🏻Heated hands (rub hands together until warm)
👂Auriculat nerve (ear) massage
✨Follow tiny sparks of interest (curiosity, not pressure, is what pulls us back into aliveness)

Healing from shutdown often looks like sitting by a lake, walking a quiet trail, feeling the sun on your face, or hearing a loon call across the water and realizing your body is slowly waking back up.

Your nervous system isn’t broken.
It’s protecting you.

And coming back online happens one small moment of safety at a time. 🌲

03/13/2026

Happy Friday!!✨ If you or someone you know is curious about therapy, struggling with a life transition or even just feeling stuck with the new year beginning, let them know about single session therapy here at CK Mental Health and Trauma Therapy Centre. $50 for 50 minutes- you do not need to be a current client to book a session☺️

Single session availability for the week of March 16th-20th💫 *availability in both Chatham and Blenheim*

Single session therapy is for anyone who is:
•interested in seeing what therapy is like
•looking for help through difficult decisions
•experiencing a life transition and needing support
•seeking skills to help cope through distress
•needing an outlet to discuss recent struggles
•anyone looking for support🤍

Reach out to Laura to get started at admin@cktraumatherapycentre.ca or 519-809-7971

‼️‼️Please note‼️‼️
Single session therapy is not intended as crisis care. If you or someone you know is in imminent risk, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency department.

03/11/2026

🌿We’re Hiring🌿

✨What we offer:
•Competitive compensation
•Referrals to help you build and grow your caseload
•Regular consultations and team meetings for support and connection
•Ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth
•Full office services and dedicated admin support

💼 What We’re Looking For:
•Licensed/registered therapist (e.g., Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Psychologist)
•Training or experience in trauma-informed approaches (EMDR, somatic therapies, or similar is an asset)
•Empathetic, client-centered approach to care
•Willingness to work at both Blenheim and Chatham locations
•Part time hours will vary, evenings required

📩 Interested?
Send your resume through email at admin@cktraumatherapycentre.ca

03/06/2026

Happy Friday!!✨ If you or someone you know is curious about therapy, struggling with a life transition or even just feeling stuck with the new year beginning, let them know about single session therapy here at CK Mental Health and Trauma Therapy Centre. $50 for 50 minutes- you do not need to be a current client to book a session☺️

Single session availability for the week of March 9th-13th💫 *availability in both Chatham and Blenheim*

Single session therapy is for anyone who is:
•interested in seeing what therapy is like
•looking for help through difficult decisions
•experiencing a life transition and needing support
•seeking skills to help cope through distress
•needing an outlet to discuss recent struggles
•anyone looking for support🤍

Reach out to Laura to get started at admin@cktraumatherapycentre.ca or 519-809-7971

‼️‼️Please note‼️‼️
Single session therapy is not intended as crisis care. If you or someone you know is in imminent risk, please call 9-1-1 or visit your local emergency department.

03/04/2026

MEET THE TEAM:

🌿 Laura 🌿

Laura is the welcoming first point of contact here at CK Trauma Therapy, helping clients feel supported from their very first interaction with us, while creating a calm, supportive experience for every client.

Signature Strength: Chaos Coordinator

Fun Facts:
🏈Football Mom to Teen Boy & loyal Cowboys fan
📚Love to Bake, Read and hike with 2 dogs
✈️Avid traveller with 20+ countries and lived/worked at Club Med in Dominican
🧠Have organized multiple Health & Wellness Events and Retreats and hope to plan travel wellness retreats in the future

📍Laura owns Floating Therapy and you can find her in person at our Chatham location, while also supporting our Blenheim location virtually.

🔗 https://www.cktraumatherapycentre.ca/

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Call, email, or visit our website to get started with one of our therapists on staff.

03/03/2026

MEET THE TEAM:

🌿 Megan 🌿

Meg is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is completing her practicum here at CK Mental Health and Trauma Therapy Centre.

Signature Strength: Helping You Get Curious About You

Fun Facts:
🌻I love being outdoors! Boating, hiking, and gardening are some of my favourite ways to spend time outside.
🧩 There’s always a jigsaw puzzle on the go in my house. It’s my favourite way to relax!
🍳 The kitchen is my happy place! I love cooking, baking and trying out new recipes.

🌿Meg works mainly with modalities such as Brainspotting, Somatic Experiential Play, CBT, mindfulness and strength-based techniques.

📍Meg welcomes clients from our Blenheim location as well as virtually anywhere in Ontario and specializes in working with kids.

🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/megan-ellis-blenheim-on/1593004

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Call, email, or visit our website to get started with one of our therapists on staff.

03/03/2026

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03/02/2026

MEET THE TEAM:

🌿 Lauren 🌿

Signature Strength: Obsessed with how your brain keeps you safe

Lauren is a Nurse Psychotherapist who offers a safe, compassionate space to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward healing in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable.

Fun Facts:
💙I love spending time and adventuring with my boys
🌼I find the most peace in nature
🏡I’m a wanna be future homesteader - veggie garden, fresh eggs, sour dough, bees etc.

🌿Lauren works mainly with modalities such as Brainspotting, CBT, DBT and somatic based psychotherapy.

📍Lauren welcomes clients from both our Blenheim and Chatham locations as well as virtually anywhere in Ontario.

🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/lauren-bonner-chatham-on/1533838

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Call, email, or visit our website to get started with one of our therapists on staff.