Trauma Recovery with Critical Memory Integration (CMI) - Estefana Johnson And Lily Patrascu
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, or overwhelming events that shape our nervous system. She emphasizes that recovery begins with awareness, curiosity, and connecting to past experiences stored deep within us, rather than seeking external fixes. Her method, Critical Memory Integration (CMI), helps individuals access and reinterpret these formative memories, allowing for lasting emotional shifts and healthier life patterns. Estefana encourages people to sit with discomfort, view emotional reactions as signals, and stop outsourcing their healing journey, making room for internal transformation.
About The Guest
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 its needed most.
For More Info About Estefana Johnson, visit: https://arisealliance.org/about-us/estefana-johnson/
0:00 Introduction to Trauma Recovery
0:16 Entrepreneurs and Trauma Recovery
0:51 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
3:56 Trauma from Early Life Experiences
7:36 Overcoming Trauma Triggers
8:21 The Cycle of Abuse
14:33 Critical Memory Integration
16:03 Developing Healthy Habits for Recovery
25:36 Arise Alliance Services
About The Host
Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. As an influencer, bestselling author, copywriter, global speaker, she supports busy entrepreneurs to find their message and share it with millions of people.