Welcome!
I’m J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS.
I wrote and illustrated this little picture book to easily help adults and teens learn about Internal Family Systems (IFS).
And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support integrating IFS into your work.
in this 20 minute read…
I expanded on the metaphor used by many to describe IFS:
Self is like the sun and parts are like clouds.
But what is a ‘part’? And who is my Self?!
Start reading a preview to find out:
While being an accessible picture book, my aim was to make this a comprehensive and nuanced introduction to IFS for all.
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Please leave a review so you can help it get out to even more people!
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Reviews from readers:
Liesbet V.
“[This book] is a gentle and accessible read. It felt like a calm conversation with a wise friend. The illustrations really helped me see and feel the message more clearly.”
Ella
“Her illustrations bring it all down to earth and make parts work relatable. This book is a treasure.”
Elizabeth G.
“This book is wonderful, and I plan to recommend it to all my therapy clients!”
Brian R.
“In a playful yet concise manner, Ms. Booth has delivered one if the few messages that my ADHD brain can handle about my intergenerational trauma and the role I’ve played inside of it.”
Anonymous Amazon Reviewer
“It's straightforward, digestible format makes complex information clear and usable, with illustrations that help bring all the wonderful information to life.”
Love the book?
I would be honored and so grateful if you would leave a review on Amazon.
It really helps this book get out to more people.
Thank you in advance,
Ashley
Resources for Clients
Head over to the Goodies page to download worksheets and get some fun swag!


