Episode 179: What is Critical Memory Integration and How Can it Help?

Fostering Voices Podcast

Summary:

Today, we’re delving into an exciting new therapy modality called Critical Memory Integration. This groundbreaking approach focuses on healing trauma by exploring unresolved critical memories and integrating them with neutral memories, fostering resilience in individuals.

At the forefront of this creation, our incredible team of panelists joins us today. You might recognize one of our team members—Estefana Johnson—who shared her insights in our Valentine’s episode. Estefana is a cherished friend of Foster Arizona. Alongside Estefana, we have two remarkable psychologists: Dr. Brian Livesay and Dr. Diego Hernandez. Both experts bring extensive backgrounds in trauma care and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Over the past two years, I’ve eagerly followed the progress of this project, and it’s truly remarkable to witness its practical implementation locally and globally.

Resource Links:

Critical Memory Integration (CMI) - ARISE Alliance Institute

The trajectory of PTSD among youth in foster care: A survival analysis examining maltreatment experiences prior to entry into care.

How We Feel

Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown

Lighthouse Psychiatry

Lt. Col Mann TEDx on Generosity of Scars

The Generosity of Scars | Scott Mann | TEDxSantaBarbara

Elizabeth Feldmann Barrett How Emotions are made

How Emotions are Made (Cinematic Lecture)

Luiz Pessoa: “The Entangled Brain: Integration of emotion, motivation, and cognition”

Luiz Pessoa: “The Entangled Brain: Integration of emotion, motivation, and cognition”

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Chapters:

00:00 - Opening

00:33 - Intro

02:03 - Dr. Brian Livesay

03:40 - Connection is Fundamental

04:35 - Dr. Diego Hernandez

05:23 - Did I Make a Difference?

06:38 - We Did Everything Together

08:07 - Estefana Johnson

09:57 - You were Made to Fly!

10:46 - It Starts with the Therapist

13:20 - Clinicians are more than Technicians

15:42 - Survival is not Enough

16:34 - Critical Memory Integration

18:24 - The Deepest Conversations

19:00 - We are Designed for Play

19:47 - Getting Through the Bad Feelings

21:54 - Recognizing the Signals

22:59 - Tactical Disclosure

25:02 - Power in Relatability

28:55 - Where does CMI Fit?

32:20 - Integrating CMI

35:08 - Critical Memories

36:14 - The Stories Movies Tell

37:15 - Full Access to your Emotions

40:21 - Teaching Kids to Experience Emotions

43:33 - Stories are Wisdom

44:18 - How to get this new Therapy

47:10 - New Understanding

48:03 - A Hub for Training

50:18 - Resources

51:15 - Final Thoughts

55:10 - Conclusion

55:40 - Thank You!