Cognitive Somatic Mapping (Mapping the Mind-Body Bridge)

From the Fire into the Garden – A Journey of Resurrection and Restoration There are moments in life when the soul is marked by experiences too painful to express—memories that seem etched in fire, loss, or despair. For those who have walked through such devastating moments, healing can often feel distant or unreachable. Yet, through the grace of God and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, even the most wounded places can become holy ground. During a powerful Cognitive Somatic Mapping (CSM) session, one individual entered into such a space—one filled with anguish and unresolved sorrow from a past event that left a deep imprint on the heart and nervous system. Rather than turning away, they chose to walk through the memory with Christ by their side, trusting the Spirit to lead them into clarity, healing, and peace. In this sacred encounter, what once was a scene of unbearable loss was transformed through divine vision. The individuals once held in memory as lost or trapped in...

Posted by Charles Robinson, LMHC QS Cognitive Somatic Mapping Practitioner Grief often arrives as a thunderclap—unexpected, overwhelming, and disorienting. But within the sacred space of healing, grief can also become a portal: a gateway through which the soul remembers, reconnects, and rises. In a recent Cognitive Somatic Mapping (CSM) session, a brave soul walked through the threshold of profound loss—the recent death of a beloved grandmother. What began as sorrow unfolded into something luminous: a spiritual reunion with ancestral presence and the quiet restoration of divine connection. Through deep inner work, this individual opened their heart not only to grief but to the whispering presence of both grandparents now living beyond the veil. These weren’t just memories—they were spiritual companions, gently re-entering as guiding lights woven into the soul’s living tapestry. This kind of integration is more than emotional—it is spiritual resurrection. The session became a bridg...

Meta Description: Discover Cognitive Somatic Mapping (CSM), an innovative mind-body therapy model developed by Charles Robinson, LMHC QS. Learn how it supports trauma resolution, emotional healing, and spiritual integration through a structured and embodied process. What Is Cognitive Somatic Mapping (CSM)? Cognitive Somatic Mapping (CSM) is a therapeutic framework developed by Charles Robinson, LMHC QS, designed to integrate psychological insight with embodied somatic awareness. This method enables individuals to visually and experientially trace unresolved trauma, dissociation, and emotional fragmentation back to the source, and then reintegrate those parts through a structured healing process. It blends cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic experiencing, trauma-informed care, and transpersonal psychology, providing a deeply transformative approach for clients seeking to reconnect with their authentic self. The Purpose of CSM At its core, CSM helps clients: Locate and proces...