The words "heal," "whole," "health" and "holy" share a common etymological root, reflecting the deep connection between our psychological and spiritual growth. Trauma often blocks our ability to fully live in the present moment. "Awaken to Love" offers an integrated approach that unites diverse elements into a cohesive path towards restoring wholeness and presence. Drawing from IFS, Jungian psychology, psychosynthesis, and nonduality teachings, it introduces the "path of duonity"—a nested model that honours the distinct aspects of our being while recognizing their inseparability from the whole.

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate dynamics of consciousness, inner multiplicity of parts, ego formation, embodied trauma healing, personal development, and spiritual awakening. It provides transformational tools and practices that bridge ancient wisdom with practical modern insights, empowering you to:

- Understand the roots of your emotions and behaviours

- Heal deep-seated wounds and overcome limiting patterns

- Manifest your full potential for growth and self-expression

- Cultivate lasting happiness, fulfilment, and inner peace

- Awaken to your true Self, embody its compassionate nature and return to presence

The introduction invites the reader to reimagine healing as a holistic journey, blending psychology and nondual philosophies, advocating for a mix of individuation and transcendence.

Chapter one traces the human psyche's development from an undifferentiated Self in infancy to forming subpersonalities or parts, with exercises for reintegration.

Chapter two uses the mind-as-house metaphor to explore consciousness, the conscious and unconscious mind, and archetypes, with exercises for deeper insight.

Chapter three contrasts the Self with parts and the ego, discussing various facets and nonduality, with exercises to experience the Self.

Chapter four examines psychosynthesis and IFS, integrating inner parts into a cohesive whole under the true Self's guidance, discussing Self's qualities, parts classification, and the nested consciousness model.

Chapter five explores discerning guidance from burdened parts or the compassionate true Self, with exercises to align intentions and purpose with Self-leadership.

Chapter six applies the hero's/heroine's journey archetype to psychological healing and integration.

Chapter seven reframes the ego as a dynamic process capable or realigning with our true Self.

Chapter eight integrates nonduality with parts work for psychological and spiritual growth, proposing laws of nondual psychophysics and the 8Fs protocol for nondual IFS.

Chapter nine emphasizes embodying nondual awareness through practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork, grounding spiritual insights in somatic and relational experiences.

Chapter ten explores Self-realization, awakening, Self-leadership, and individuation, illustrating how parts arise within and are inseparable from the ground of Self, with exercises to explore their interplay and highlight healing through integration.

The book weaves snippets of Laura's personal journey throughout, providing context and a deeper connection to the themes discussed, and concludes with a bibliography and glossary.

An independent team of reviewers praised the book as "the cornerstone of nondual psychotherapy." They remarked, "Laura gives words to the ineffable," and added, "If you appreciate science, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, you'll love this."

About the Author:

Laura Patryas, PhD, is a psycho-spiritual counsellor and IFS practitioner. She utilizes the latest scientific insights alongside embodied nonduality, offering a unique and universal path to healing. With over 20 years of research and personal exploration, Laura brings a deeply transformative perspective to her practice.