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In this recorded YouTube Live conversation, CMI™ Director of Clinical Training, Estefana Johnson, LCSW had the pleasure of sitting down with podcaster Ron Duff of INsights & Straight Talk to explore…
IT BMPJuly 11, 2025
In this podcast episode, Estefana Johnson is introduced by host Richard Zwicky as she shares the foundational concepts behind Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—an integrative framework that supports healing by focusing…
IT BMPJuly 7, 2025
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…
Julia BaldwinJune 16, 2025
The article "New Trauma Therapy Model Offers Hope for Veterans with PTSD" by Dr. Brian Livesay, Ph.D., was recently featured in H.A.N.N.A Magazine. It highlights Critical Memory Integration™ (CMI), an…
Julia BaldwinJune 4, 2025
Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health, explains that trauma can stem from early life adversity, attachment disruptions,…
Julia BaldwinMay 29, 2025
This article offers practical and compassionate tips for supporting individuals living with mental illness, emphasizing education, presence, validation, recognition, and community involvement. ARISE Alliance was featured in HER Agenda, with…
Julia BaldwinMay 9, 2025
Tampa, Florida– April 21, 2025 ARISE Alliance Institute officially announces the launch of its highly anticipated Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) program, an innovative, evidence-informed psychotherapeutic approach designed to transform how…
Julia BaldwinApril 21, 2025