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Rewiring Trauma Responses Through Critical Memory Integration w/Estefana Johnson
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- Aug 11, 2025
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- 2230
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Summary
Join us on the Mental Health Today Show as John Cordray welcomes Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the transformative power of Critical Memory Integration (CMI) in rewiring trauma responses. Estefana shares her personal experiences with childhood adversity and how they led her to develop CMI, a therapeutic approach that prioritizes integration over desensitization. Discover how CMI helps individuals connect with their authentic selves, offering a path to healing that acknowledges the complexity of trauma beyond traditional definitions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative approaches to mental health and personal development. More about Estefana: Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health. She began her career in 2001 as a Behavioral Health Technician, briefly stepping away in 2005 to teach in Japan. Her diverse background spans multiple roles and settings, including residential treatment for at-risk youth and medical social work, giving her a well-rounded perspective on mental health care. As the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance Institute, Estefana Johnson oversees the professional development and training of clinicians on Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). Her role involves designing and implementing comprehensive training curricula for mental health professionals to enhance clinical skills, particularly in trauma-focused care, PTSD treatment, and therapeutic interventions. Estefana also develops and delivers trauma-informed programming tailored to the needs of at-risk populations, bringing these services directly into community-based settings to ensure accessible, responsive care where it’s needed…