Interior Integration for Catholics 172 Questions About Catholicism and Parts Work Answered
Aug 18, 2025
Join Dr. Peter Martin, an IFS-trained psychologist, Dr. Gerry Crete, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Dr. Christian Amalu, a scholar bridging research and clinical practice. They delve into the intersection of Internal Family Systems and Catholicism, addressing whether God is a safe figure for healing. The guests explore how different parts can hold varied images of God, discuss the complexities of self-love amidst internal conflicts, and tackle the implications of parts on morality. Insightful perspectives await!
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IFS Questions Are Central For Catholics
- Catholics commonly ask whether IFS (parts work) is compatible with Catholic faith and formation.
- The podcast situates IFS as harmonizable with Catholic anthropology and spiritual development.
Integrate IFS With Catholic Formation
- Reconcile parts work and Catholic faith by integrating IFS insights with church teachings and anthropology.
- Use both natural (psychological) and supernatural (grace) processes to heal and unite parts toward God.
Safety Enables Courage And Growth
- Felt safety is a foundational attachment need necessary for courage in parts work.
- Growth requires stretching within a tolerable window where God can both comfort and challenge.
