Opening the Inner World by Chelsea Rose Odhner - ISBN: 9780877853671
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Heal your inner self: IFS meets Swedenborg for spiritual growth.

Opening the Inner World

Spiritual Healing, Internal Family Systems, and Emanuel Swedenborg

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  • Paperback

    280 pages

  • Release Date

    11 September 2025

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Summary

Opening the Inner World: Spiritual Healing, Internal Family Systems, and Emanuel Swedenborg

This revelatory exploration of the human psyche merges the innovative approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with the profound spiritual insights of Emanuel Swedenborg. This groundbreaking book offers readers a unique and powerful framework for personal growth, healing, and spiritual development.

At its core, this work presents a refreshing synthesis of modern psychological…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780877853671
ISBN-10:0877853673
Author:Chelsea Rose Odhner, Robert Falconer, Jonathan S. Rose, Karen Connor
Publisher:Swedenborg Foundation
Imprint:Swedenborg Foundation
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:280
Release Date:11 September 2025
Weight:426g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 23mm
About The Author

Chelsea Rose Odhner

Chelsea Rose Odhner is a multifaceted professional bridging spiritual scholarship, creative expression, and holistic healing. As Vice President of Publishing for the Swedenborg Foundation and a trained Internal Family Systems practitioner and bodyworker, she brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to understanding human experience. Odhner is a lifelong Swedenborgian with a background in English and Biology from Bryn Athyn College. Her work spans writing, music, and spiritual content strategy, including her original spiritual music album “Confident Hope.” Trained in yoga philosophy and interfaith dialogue, she works to highlight important intersections in the areas of spiritual growth, psychological understanding, and creative expression. Odhner is dedicated to translating complex spiritual concepts into practical, transformative tools for personal growth. She values supporting individuals to discover self-understanding and true spiritual connection.

Robert Falconer is a pioneering therapist and international educator in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. He brings over five decades of transformative psychological expertise and a heartfelt commitment to healing and understanding the complexity of human experience. Falconer has authored several influential books, including Many Minds, One Self, co-written with IFS founder Richard C. Schwartz. Falconer’s book The Others Within Us is a groundbreaking work which centralizes “porosity” as a key component to healing. Falconer draws from personal experience and extensive clinical practice. He is a respected international trainer who has led workshops in many countries, including Europe, Pakistan, Mexico, China, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Falconer champions a holistic view that recognizes the inherent spiritual nature of psychological healing. Now in his mid-70s, Falconer remains an active teacher and thought leader. His work challenges Western therapeutic paradigms and advocates for a more comprehensive understanding of human consciousness.

Jonathan S. Rose, Ph.D., is a scholar and translator of the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. As Series Editor of the New Century Edition of Swedenborg’s Theological Works, he has dedicated his career to making Swedenborg’s teachings accessible through meticulous translation and research. Dr. Rose has authored works including The Message of Love behind the Ten Commandments and Swedenborg’s Garden of Theology and been the host of the Spirit and Life Bible Study. He was also a tenured professor, innovative researcher who developed Latin analysis software, and curator of the Swedenborgiana Library. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Rose is also an accomplished musician who explored spiritual themes in his eclectic gospel album “Clear Shining after Rain.” An ordained minister and former college chaplain, Rose has a passion for exploring the therapeutic potential of Swedenborg’s teachings, inspired by innovative psychologists like Wilson Van Dusen, Raymond Moody, and Jerry Marzinsky. In his work, he aims to help people know and understand Swedenborg’s works so that they can connect with heavenly inspiration and healing.

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