A Systemic and Family Constellation Seminar to study different possible dynamics behind common disorders. In family constellations, we approach mental health disorders, i.e. mental and personality disorders, systemically. When we look at the hidden systemic dynamics of the disorders, we discover children blindly redeeming, sacrificing, and compensating for traumatic events, conflicts, and broken relationships from the past in order to belong and survive. Mental and personality disorders can reflect secrets that manifest as symptoms and personal suffering. In family constellations, we can look for the source of past events, acknowledge what has not been seen, ignored or excluded, and honor what was. This, in turn, brings balance and calm to the system and wholeness, which is reflected in the present.
ON WHAT WE WILL BE FOCUSING ON THESE 4-DAYS: In this 4-day Family Constellations workshop we will look at a number of mental health disorders from a systemic perspective including: schizophrenia, bipolar, borderline, narcissism, and ADHD. In Family Constellations we experience these disorders within the family system not just within an individual suffering from the disorder. We can see that these particular disorders begin with a perpetrator and victim creating paradoxical entanglements over many generations. With this perspective, we will also include autoimmune disorders in our exploration.
STRUCTURE OF THE SEMINAR: Through lecture, discussion, exercises and a number of Family Constellations, we will explore why some family members experience severe mental, emotional, behavioral or physical symptoms, how the whole system is affected in some way and what Family Constellations can do to help with these disorders.
TOPICS OF THE SEMINAR:
Characteristics of these mental and physical health disorders.
The hidden perpetrator and victim dynamics that give rise to these disorders.
How these disorders effect the whole family system.
Why certain member carry the burden for the other family members.
The difference between loyal and paradoxical entanglements.
Difference between psychosis and dissociation.
How these entanglements move through a family system generationally.
How to work phenomenologically with these disorders and create helpful constellations.
Seminar language: English, after translation into Estonian.
Seminar Cost: early registration until 3/31/2025 550€ (VAT included). – From 4/1/2025 to 8/1/2025 the price is 640€ (VAT included).
Please take the following into account:
THE SEMINAR DOES NOT TEACH WORKING WITH CLIENTS WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF A MENTAL OR PERSONALITY DISORDER.
FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS ARE NOT A TREATMENT METHOD.
FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS DO NOT COMPETE WITH MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS.
IF A PARTICIPANT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A DISORDER THAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE SEMINAR OR ANY OTHER DISORDER, THE PARTICIPANT IS OBLIGED TO INFORM IMPORTANT INDIVIDUALS AND ALSO THE ORGANIZERS, AS PARTICIPATION IN THE SEMINAR IS AT THEIR OWN RISK.
ATTENDANCE AT THE WORKSHOP DOES NOT CONSTITUTE TRAINING AS A FAMILY CONSTELLATION FACILITATOR.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP:
How to recognize given disorders when they have occurred in the client’s family system.
What are the possible systemic occurrences of these disorders.
What are the possible effects on offspring and other family members who do not have the disorder.
To prepare constellation facilitators and therapists to recognise given disturbances from a systemic point of view, not to be alarmed, and how to proceed. Perhaps to be aware of their own skills and capabilities and, if necessary, refer the client to the right therapist.
Provide additional knowledge in this area to mitigate the risks and to act skilfully.
FOR WHOM SEMINAR IS INTENDED FOR: In particular, for experienced and still in training family constellation facilitators. If you are neither but work with clients, or still come into contact with these issues, and would like to gain a different insight from a new perspective, Barry asks you to read the book beforehand: Stephan Hausner “Even if it costs me my life.” (https://www.amazon.com/Even-Costs-Life-Systemic-Constellations/dp/0415898056). It will help you to better understand and prepare for the approach to be used in the seminar.
THE WORKSHOP WILL BE LEAD BY BARRY KROST (USA): Barry Krost has over 40 years and thousands of hours of training and experience in alternative healthcare approaches. His practice features Family Constellations, Bodywork, Energy Healing and Life Coaching. He is a practitioner and instructor of Ortho-Bionomy and teaches and facilitates numerous workshops and training courses online and in person.
COURSE ORGANIZER AND INTERPRETER: Jaana Saar – internationally (Eurotas) certified Transpersonal Psychologist (Psychotherapist) with over 12 years of experience at the private school “Teadlik Mina” (3 years of training); certified structural and family consultant (1+3 years of training. Systemic phenomenological solutions – Moscow Systemic Consulting Institute); certified body psychotherapist (4-year training with Siegmar Gercken, Core Evolution); the founder of the private school “Minade Kool” and the trainer of the “Therapist’s Continuing Education” training; lecturer at the private school ” Konstellatsiooni ja Teadliku Arengu Instituut”. Certified International further training for constellators – Family Constellations Training Institute (the only holder of such certificate in Estonia). Lecturer, trainer, group therapist and organizer and facilitator of “Minade Laagrid” based on psychological, body-oriented and constellations. You can find more information about Jaana here: http://www.minad.ee/uue-saidi-demo/minust