The Healing Trauma Podcast Healing Trauma & Internal Family Systems With J. Ashley T. Booth
Jul 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, J. Ashley T. Booth, an author and consultant specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, shares her insights on healing trauma. She introduces her book, emphasizing the gentle, non-pathologizing nature of IFS. The conversation highlights the importance of navigating inner conflicts with curiosity and compassion. Ashley discusses the process of unburdening negative emotions from childhood and transforming trauma into beauty, inspiring listeners to embrace personal growth and self-acceptance on their healing journeys.
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Understanding IFS Framework
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) views our mind as made of multiple parts with their own desires and histories.
- Healing comes from accessing the core Self that embodies clarity, calm, curiosity, and compassion.
Donut Dilemma as Parts Conflict
- The inner conflict about eating donuts illustrates the IFS concept of polarized parts in the mind.
- These parts often have opposing needs, leading to self-sabotage and internal struggle.
Use Curiosity, Not Criticism
- Don’t try to suppress unwanted behaviors; instead, turn toward them with curiosity.
- Understand the needs behind a part's behavior to heal rather than criticize.
