Interior Integration for Catholics 164 What are Internal Systems in Catholic Parts Work?
Apr 21, 2025
John David Edwards, an IFS therapist and founder of St. Joseph Counseling, dives into the complexities of internal systems and their connection to our identities as Catholics. He discusses how understanding our internal parts and their relationships can foster personal growth and love. Using analogies from jazz bands and rowing teams, he emphasizes collaboration and trust in relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfection and spontaneity for deeper connections. This insightful conversation illuminates the path to healing within ourselves and our communities.
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Understanding Systems in Catholics
- Systems are more than just parts; relationships and purpose define them.
- Understanding internal systems helps us better love ourselves and others as Catholics.
Human Person as a System
- The human person is a system with an innermost self and many parts with interrelations.
- Parts have roles, emotions, desires, and interpersonal styles affecting internal harmony.
Use Systems Thinking in Relationships
- Embrace systems thinking to understand internal relationships and their effect on external relationships.
- Recognize that parts interact with each other and with parts in others, creating internal and interpersonal dynamics.
