Discover a path of post-traumatic growth, spiritual insight, and deep compassion for the most challenging parts of yourself. nRalph De La Rosa integrates Richard Schwartzs revolutionary Internal Family Systems (IFS) model with Buddhist meditation practice to offer a radically different healing paradigm. n nIf youre among those whove tried therapy and meditation but wonder why you still suffer repetitive patterns and emotions, Outshining Trauma is for you. De La Rosa places the innovative, evidence-based model of IFS in the context of Buddhist meditation to show that the process of healing trauma can lead you to your deepest spiritual nature. n nThis book offers clear conceptual frameworks to understand trauma, post-traumatic growth, and the close relationship between healing trauma and spirituality. The many journal prompts, experiential practices, and guided meditations will teach you how to: n nn n- See that your mind is made up of disparate parts that carry their own views and intentions which can become stuck in traumatic experiences n- Recognize common types of inner parts in the IFS model, such as Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles n- Separate from a part inside of you thats holding grief, pain, or other difficult feelings and then elicit its concerns and wisdom n- Utilize meditation as a method for opening to transformative self-compassion and self-love nA survivor himself of depression, PTSD, and addiction, De La Rosa shares gripping, inspirational life stories to demonstrate the path of outshining trauma.