Robin’s work is rooted at the intersection of her background in Justice Studies, Clinical Psychology/Mental Health Counselling, and Mind-body Wellness. She is a licensed trauma therapist Master Yoga teacher and specializes in Somatic Psychology and body-mind interventions for trauma resolution. Though clinically trained, her approach to mental health and community wellness is rooted in holistic and integrative perspectives and modalities that restore balance, purpose, and fortitude.
Robin is a nationally recognized presenter on Trauma and Resilience and has trained over 10,000 helping professionals including first responders, law enforcement, attorneys, victim advocates, counselors, social workers, medical professionals, elementary to high school educators, city municipalities and government and corporate leadership.
Robin has created progressive, evidence-based trauma healing programs that incorporate alternative healing modalities such as trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, eco-therapy, art, music, cultural heritage projects, and peer support programs. She has created programs for Veterans, Cancer Care/Health Care Providers, Family Victim Advocacy, and First Responders.
With over 22 years of coaching, consulting, and Trauma-Informed program development, Robin provides organizations with the best integrative practices and strategies for maintaining healthy individuals in safe, equitable, productive environments while enhancing professional performance and conscious community engagement.
I believe we need to focus on what's strong instead of what's wrong
My Programs
Having worked in community mental health, victim advocacy, social services and private practice, it is clear to me that we need different approaches to trauma care. I am dedicated to bringing the change.
There is risk in thinking outside the box, and that is a risk I have been willing to take for my entire career... a risk that has proven to be effective, inspiring and healing-centered.
Understanding trauma is the first piece of healing. Knowing how to move from adversity to resilience is what creates sustainable change and life-long growth for the client and the professional.
I highly recommend Ms. Afinowich for any Organization
Robin is one of the most dynamic, inclusive and interactive speakers you will find. From the very first time I heard her speak, I have a deep respect for what she does. She is passionate about her work and saving our youth’s lives. I am in my 32nd year as an educator and my 24th year as a parent. I feel confident in knowing what is good for youth and I endorse Robin.
Robin Afinowich understands the need for resilience and trauma-informed care at such a deeply personal level, she is enabled to present the idea of professional resilience at the macrosociological level, while maintaining such an intimate connection with her audience one if left wondering if she is speaking directly to them.
Robin understands the need for resilience and trauma-informed care
Robin hosted a Rooted in Resilience workshop with Fresh Start Women's Foundation for a Mother's Day event. The serenity and wisdom she brought to the group left an air of hope in the room. It takes a certain kind of demeanor, articulation, and grace to not only captivate an audience but to also leave them wanting to take the next steps towards betterment – and Robin possesses those qualities innately.
The serenity and wisdom she brought to the group left an air of hope in the room
– Adisa Podrug, Fresh Start Women's Foundation.
Robin has provided multiple training sessions for my staff at my previous employer, and I plan to continue utilizing her diverse skill set with my current employer. Everyone that attended her sessions were engaged, participated, and took away something each time due to Robin’s ability to adapt to all the different work groups and mold the sessions to best fit each group.
Robin’s ability to adapt to all the different work groups and molded the sessions to best fit each group.
– Brent Klinger Fountain Hills
Robin is an excellent speaker with a vast amount of knowledge in many areas. ACVS has had her speak for 2 hours up to the entire day and her sessions were always well received. As a Program Planner, what I love about Robin is her flexibility in providing the information that is most relevant to her audience. She is pleasant to work with and her sense of humor makes even the toughest subject easier.
Robin is an excellent speaker with a vast amount of knowledge in many areas
– Connie Chapman, ACVS Project Director
Robin is incredibly knowledgeable and this could've easily been an all- day course. She presents well and is engaging. My favorite presenter - I could've listened to her for hours! I couldn't take notes fast enough! I loved this presentation! Always enlightening.
Robin is incredibly knowledgeable and this could've easily been an all- day course
