Family Constellations Books by Bert Hellinger and Other Systemic Authors
Bert Hellinger developed Family Constellations as a systemic approach exploring how unresolved trauma, belonging, attachment, exclusion, and unconscious family loyalties may continue affecting later generations.
The following books include some of the foundational writings associated with Family Constellations, systemic therapy, and the Orders of Love. These works explore relationships, generational trauma, phenomenology, reconciliation, and the movement toward greater balance within family systems.
Family Constellations Books by Bert Hellinger (still in Print)
Love's Hidden Symmetry: What Makes Love Work in Relationships
by Bert Hellinger with Gunthard Weber and Hunter Beaumont, (Edited by Suzi Tucker), Zeig, Tucker & Theisen (October 1998
A foundational Family Constellations text exploring the Orders of Love, generational trauma, belonging, exclusion, relationships, and systemic dynamics within families.
Acknowledging What Is: Conversations With Bert Hellinger
By Bert Hellinger, Zeig Tucker & Theisen Inc (September 1999)
Conversations and reflections on phenomenology, Family Constellations, relationships, conscience, reconciliation, and systemic perspectives.
Love’s Own Truths: Bonding and Balancing in Close Relationships
By Bert Hellinger, Zeig, Tucker & Theisen (2001)
Explores bonding, intimacy, unconscious loyalty, emotional entanglement, and balance within close relationships and family systems.
Supporting Love: How Love Works in Couple Relationships
By Bert Hellinger, Zeig Tucker & Theisen (2001)
Focuses on romantic relationships, partnership dynamics, reciprocity, hierarchy, and the movement of love within couples
Additional Books on Family Constellations and Systemic Work
Over time, many teachers, facilitators, therapists, and systemic practitioners have expanded upon and contributed to the development of Family Constellations and related systemic approaches. The following books explore themes such as generational trauma, attachment, reconciliation, nervous system regulation, organizational systems, trauma healing, and the broader evolution of systemic and phenomenological work.
Connected Fates, Separate Destinies: Using Family Constellations to Recover from Inherited Stories and Trauma by Marine Selenee (2022)
Connecting to Our Ancestral Past: Healing through Family Constellations, Ceremony, and Ritual by Francesca Mason Boring (2012)
Even if it Costs Me My Life: Systemic Constellations and Serious Illness by Stephan Hausner (2011)
Family Constellations: A Practical Guide to Uncovering the Origins of Family Conflict by Joy Manne (2009)
Family Constellations: Basic Principles and Procedures by Jakob Robert Schneider (2007)
Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A Transformational Journey by Francesca Mason Boring (2015)
Family Constellations Revealed: Hellinger's Family and Other Constellations Revealed by Indra Torsten Preiss (2012)
I Carry Your Heart in My Heart: Family Constellations in Prison by Dan Booth Cohen (2009)
In My Mind's Eye: Family Constellations in Individual Therapy and Counseling by Ursula Franke (2005)
In the Spirit of Love and Reconciliation: Constellations by Ursula Maria Bell (2024)
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn(2016)
Reclaiming Ancestors: A Modern Path to Ancient Ways by Tanja Meyburgh (2024)
The Art and Practice of Family Constellations: Leading Family Constellations as Developed by Bert Hellinger by Bertold Ulsamer (2020)
The Constellation Approach: Finding Peace Through Your Family Lineage by Jamy Faust and Peter Faust (2015)
The Healing of Individuals, Families & Nations: Transgenerational Healing & Family Constellations by John Payne(2005)
What's Out of Order Here? Illness and Family Constellations by Ilse Kutschera (2006)
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FAQ
What are the best books on Family Constellations?
Many foundational Family Constellations books were written by Bert Hellinger and later systemic teachers exploring generational trauma, relationships, belonging, and the Orders of Love.
What is Bert Hellinger’s most well-known book?
Love’s Hidden Symmetry: What Makes Love Work in Relationships is widely considered one of the foundational texts of Family Constellations.
Are Bert Hellinger’s books still in print?
Many of his books are no longer available but the remaining ones can be found through publishers, used booksellers, and online retailers.
What topics do Family Constellations books explore?
Common themes include generational trauma, attachment, reconciliation, relationships, exclusion, belonging, phenomenology, and systemic family dynamics.
Are Family Constellations books clinical psychology texts?
These books are generally systemic and phenomenological writings rather than traditional evidence-based clinical psychology texts.
