The Body Remembers. And It Can Heal With Critical Memory Integration (CMI).
In this episode, Angie (host) and Estefana Johnson, LCSW (Director of Clinical Training at ARISE) dive deep into the layered and personal journey of healing from trauma. Our guests explore how movement, play, and body awareness can unlock powerful breakthroughs in the healing process. They shed light on the emerging role of psychedelics in therapy, particularly for those navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, and introduce a promising new modality: Critical Memory Integration (CMI).
They cover different approaches to trauma therapy, including Trauma-Focused CBT and humanistic methods, emphasizing that safety, self-trust, and the therapeutic relationship are central to meaningful progress. Together, the speakers unpack how neglect and unresolved trauma shape our nervous systems and how community, agency, and neuroplasticity open the door to lasting transformation.