Family system constellations

Family system constellations

Developed by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger in the mid-1990s
Recognises the individual as part of a wider system, not just an isolated being
Originally focused on family dynamics, but applicable to all systems and groups
My approach is rooted in Hellinger’s principles and broader systemic practices

My approach

This approach can be adapted to work with any system e.g. teams, communities, families. Our behvaiours in the diffferent systems we navigate are often linked to our family systems, our life experiences, attachments and trauma. Our past impacts the present.
I integrate systems theory into my theraputic work and meet the client where they are

What is Systemic Constellation Work?

A method used to explore hidden or less obvious dynamics within systems
Allows us to identify our role in our system
Highlights intergenerational trauma and how it impacts a system
Recognises we all belong to systems such as families, workplaces, friendships, and communities
Acknowledges life experiences such as childhood attachment issues, trauma, and difficult relationships shape how we think, feel, and behave. These experiences influence our role within a system and how we respond to others. How we behave affects the system, and the system in turn affects us. Difficult situations often reflect unresolved past experiences. E.g. feeling undervalued by a colleague may relate to a past relationship with someone who didn’t make you feel heard or respected. These moments can trigger emotional responses that influence our current thoughts and behaviour
Systemic constellation work allows us to feel more empowered by understanding how we relate the systems we are in and how we can better navigate our role in those systems

Systemic Constellations and Trauma

Especially helpful for those affected by personal or intergenerational trauma
Trauma can be carried through generations and deeply affect how systems function
By understanding the system and your place within it, you can feel more empowered
Offers the chance to rewrite your personal and relational story

What to Expect:
Whether individually or in a group, you’ll explore your system and the relationships within it. This process helps identify where shifts or changes are needed to create a healthier dynamic. It is a deeply transformative method that allows for insight, emotional release, and resolution.

How It Works:
Group Constellations: In a group setting, you’ll represent members of your system (e.g., family, team) using people or objects. This helps reveal underlying emotional patterns and shifts in perspective.

1-to-1 Constellations: In individual sessions, I use objects like blocks or figures to represent different aspects of your system. By moving them around, you can gain insight into unresolved issues and identify where changes are needed.

Why It Works:

Gaining a Fresh Perspective: Systemic constellations help identify patterns that may be holding you back, particularly helpful for addressing trauma or intergenerational patterns.
Revealing Hidden Patterns: By looking at a system from the outside, underlying dynamics and emotional triggers are identified, leading to greater understanding.
Navigating Trauma: Especially useful for those who have experienced trauma or carry intergenerational trauma, providing an opportunity to rewrite your story and find peace.
Finding Balance: The goal is to restore balance and harmony in your system, empowering you in your relationships and interactions.
Clarity and Tools: If you’re feeling stuck or struggling with relationships, systemic constellation work offers clarity and tools to shift old patterns and find balance.

Group Systemic Constellation Work

In a group setting, the client is invited to create a constellation representing their system, such as their family
Group members may stand in as representatives of people or elements within that system
The group is dynamic, and movement is encouraged based on what individuals are sensing or feeling in the moment
The energy and interactions within the group often reveal hidden dynamics, this is where meaningful insight can arise
This method allows the client to explore how they feel within the system and how the system impacts them
Helps identify the client’s role in the system and where shifts may be needed
Often leads to deep emotional insight and a clearer understanding of what changes are necessary for transformation
Many experience a sense of release, clarity, or emotional shift through the process
Contact me to book a bespoke group constellation session

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