Family Constellations were developed by Bert Hellinger to release the hidden generational entanglements that create pain and suffering in our relationships, work and career.
Family Constellations help us discover how we are entangled with the suffering that actually belongs to family members or ancestors.It is a therapeutic process, where hidden dynamics can be revealed and unraveled, freeing you to have a healthier connection with the people in your life.
During a Family Constellations group or private session, participants explore how they are entangled with unresolved pain using the "knowing field" energy. This energy assists in revealing past events and how you are entwined with them. With the help of the knowing field we can feel into what is hidden, requiring resolution or acknowledgment. In a group the facilitator asks for volunteers to stand in and represent family members, ancestors, events, or even illnesses for the client. In private sessions we use objects as the representatives. The representations provide valuable information about what has occurred in the past without a requirement that we know the exact history. According to Hellinger, every family system follows natural laws that affect its health, known as the "Orders of Love."When these laws are violated, it can harm relationships and lead to entanglements. Family Constellations can help reveal where these orders are broken and repair the source of the entanglement.
One of the essential natural laws is that all family members must belong and have a place in the family system. If someone is excluded, younger members can become entangled with their issues or even take on their difficult fate. This is particularly true with ancestors who have been forgotten or shunned or became a secret.
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In a Family Constellations, we can reconcile the issues around exclusion so that everyone has a place in the system, and no one needs to be further entangled.
Family Constellations reveal the past through the representatives.The facilitator utilizes a structured process to obtain insights on how to repair the system. With the help of the representatives and the "knowing field," the facilitator suggests healing sentences and movements that aid in the reconciliation of previous conflicts, the mending of broken relationships, and the restoration of order to the family system so that it feels more complete and loving once again.
This approach unburdens clients from issues that were never their responsibility, making it easier for them to connect and receive support. Clients often feel lighter and more relaxed after these sessions.
Family Constellations can also expose hidden dynamics surrounding traumatic and challenging events.These events can affect descendants for years to come, with their responses being manifested as physical illnesses or conditions such as borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and narcissism. By identifying these issues, we can work to improve the system for the benefit of all members.
After a Family Constellation group or private session, clients can experience a different relationship with their family and ancestors, as well as a new self-image. Through subsequent work, the system becomes healthier and more whole, allowing clients to further distance themselves from previous issues and let go of the past. Ultimately, they can form a healthier connection with themselves, the people around them, and the future ahead. |
Benefits of Family Constellations
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More information about Family Constellations
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Constellations
- https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/family-constellations
- https://goop.com/wellness/relationships/family-constellations/
- https://positivepsychology.com/family-constellation-therapy/
- https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/history-and-methods-of-family-constellation-therapy/