177 Christopher West on IFS and TOB – A Powerful Combo for Sexual Healing

About this episode

Christopher West discusses the integration of Internal Family Systems and Theology of the Body for sexual healing and personal growth.

Christopher West has recently embraced IFS and parts work because of Dr. Gerry Crete’s book, Litanies of the Heart . Dr. West shares the impact of IFS in his life, seeing it as a “missing piece,” a key to internalizing and living out the powerful message of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. In this episode, Dr. West, Dr. Gerry, and Dr. Peter invite you into their rollicking, wide ranging, and deep conversation about “marrying” TOB and IFS -- and how the TOB/IFS union brings guidance and light in redeeming eros, healing from trauma, growing in interior integration, living chastely, and loving our parts that experience lustful desires and impulses. For the full video experience with Beth West's painting of eros, the crumpled painting analogy, and all our visuals, gestures, and graphics, and for conversation and sharing in the comments section, check us out on our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Peter T. Malinoski

Guest: Christopher West

Topics covered

• Internal Family Systems
• Theology of the Body
• Sexual Healing
• Trauma Recovery
• Chastity
• Eros
• Interior Integration

Keywords

• IFS
• TOB
• sexual healing
• trauma
• chastity
• eros
• internal integration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Litanies of the Heart, Theology of the Body

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