Healing for the Inner Person with Jenna Riemersma

Jenna Riemersma is a Harvard-trained speaker, therapist, and best-selling author. She is a Certified IFS Clinical Consultant, and teaching faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals, Jenna is dedicated to helping others know that "all parts are welcome."Jenna Riemersma applies the groundbreaking insights of Internal Family Systems (IFS) for anyone who feels stuck in unwanted feelings and behaviors, with a special focus on personal transformation for readers of faith.Altogether You delivers practical, life-affirming counsel from a place of deep personal faith. Riemersma understands the unique discouragement that people of faith experience when their actions do not line up with their sincere beliefs. With genuine sensitivity to tradition and biblical teachings, she helps readers understand that God is not waiting in frustration on the other side of our “pile of sins” until we “get our act together.” Rather, the God of grace is with us right here, right now in our core imago Dei—the always-accessible starting point for healing. Riemersma’s book is packed with warm, personal stories and immediately applicable insights. She guides readers through paradigm-altering understandings with helpful definitions and summaries, self-inventories, action steps, and resources.Tell us a bit about your journey towards authentic faith and becoming acquainted with the IFS model?Let’s start with giving a basic overview of the IFS model for those who are not familiar with the model.There are many folks who feel hesitant about psychological theories being incorporated into spiritual formation. Can you take a moment to explain how the “Spiritualizer” manager part of self influences how we experience authentic Christianity?Can you share more about what you mean by “move towards”?Are there any upcoming projects that you are working on?