Ralph De La Rosa, a psychotherapist and author of "Outshining Trauma," shares his transformative journey from trauma and addiction to mastery in Internal Family Systems and Buddhist meditation. He discusses how self-energy aligns with awakened states, offering insights on reparenting our wounded parts. Ralph emphasizes cultivating peace and curiosity to regain balance, revealing the deep connection between self-awareness and emotional intelligence. He also explores the meaning of self-compassion, advocating for understanding over approval in the healing process.
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Self-Energy and Healing
Self-energy in IFS, similar to Buddha nature, nurtures inner parts and promotes healing.
This inner re-parenting occurs naturally when the self connects with afflicted parts.
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Trauma and the Illusion of Home
Trauma survivors often mistake chaos and intense experiences for home.
Cultivating peace and curiosity through practices like meditation can help reclaim a sense of stability.
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Healing Through Self-Awareness
True healing is not about checking off boxes or fixing symptoms, but deep self-awareness.
This self-discovery, combined with compassion and curiosity, allows healing to naturally unfold.
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In this episode of Going Inside, I’m joined by psychotherapist, meditation instructor, and author Ralph De La Rosa to explore his journey from trauma and addiction to becoming a leader in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Buddhist meditation. We dive into the powerful intersections between IFS and Buddhist principles, including how self-energy aligns with the awakened state and the role of reparenting our wounded parts. Ralph also shares insights from his new book, “Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion,” which provides a step-by-step guide for turning daily life into a healing journey.
Key Takeaways:
Self-energy in IFS aligns with the Buddhist concept of the awakened state, offering a foundation for reparenting wounded parts and fostering growth.
Trauma can condition us to mistake chaos for home, but cultivating peace and curiosity helps us reclaim a sense of balance.
True healing arises through deep self-awareness and compassion, allowing us to rediscover vitality, joy, and emotional intelligence.
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