EP 124 – Unlocking Trauma with Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) with Catherine Varino

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/IkHy0R5ryig   Have you ever felt that traditional talk therapy wasn't reaching the deep roots of your trauma? What if the key to healing eating disorders and anxiety lies in the body's energy centers? How can a modality like Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) help us clear the "emotional fractals" that keep us stuck in the past?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Catherine Varino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma and eating disorders. Catherine shares her journey from traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy to discovering the transformative power of Energy Psychology. Together, they explore Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), a gentle yet profound modality that treats the origins of trauma by clearing the energetic disturbances lodged in the body’s chakras.   In this episode: From Talk to Energy: Catherine’s transition from traditional social work to Energy Psychology and how it changed her practice. What is AIT? An introduction to Advanced Integrative Therapy, developed by Asha Clinton, and how it differs from other methods like EMDR. Treating the Origin: The importance of treating the "originating trauma" rather than just the symptoms. Eating Disorders & Trauma: Insight into the deep connection between trauma, control, and eating disorders.   Resources mentioned in this episode: AIT Institute (Advanced Integrative Therapy): https://ait.institute/ ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): https://www.energypsych.org/   About Catherine: Catherine Varino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been in full time private practice for over 20 years. She primarily works with individuals and couples ranging in age from young adult to geriatric. She specializes in treating trauma, including its origins and effects. Ms. Varino received her MSW from Tulane University in 1992 and subsequently worked as a social worker in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has extensive experience conducting individual, family, and group psychotherapy. In addition, she has worked in the field of eating disorders, serving as the Program Director of the Eating Disorders Program at River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans. Ms Varino has lectured in the field of eating disorders on a national basis and served as a supervisor and mentor to therapists working in the field. Ms. Varino has a particular interest in energy psychology modalities and is a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. She received training in Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) eighteen years ago and has worked in the field ever since. She is certified as an AIT practitioner, teacher, and supervisor, and is on the Board of the Advanced Integrative Therapy Institute.   “With AIT, we aren't just coping with symptoms; we are going back to the originating event and removing the traumatic charge so it doesn't have power over you anymore.” – Catherine   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? 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