How were Constellations Developed?
Constellations were created by German psychotherapist and philosopher Bert Hellinger in the 1980’s. In his development of this work he brought together many different influences. Now in his 80's, Hellinger continues to travel and work with people all over the world
In quantum physics it has been determined that each part of a complex system of atomic particles is affecting and being affected by every other part, the same is true for all kinds of larger systems, including the human family.
Dr Rupert Sheldrake talks of the morphogenic field. It is a field of conscious energy that binds all members of a family, race, nation or tribe together. In Constellations methodology we tap directly into that field through simple intention drawing on our ability to see beyond the apparent.
Constellations are a powerful embodied way of exploring any here and now issue you are experiencing in your life.They help to reveal the hidden dynamics of the different systems you belong to and work in.They may also reveal parts of yourself that split off due to traumatic life events or trauma passed down through the generations.
What’s the difference between Family & Organisational Constellations?
Families and Organisations are both human systems and hence follow the same systemic laws. However, Family Constellations address personal issues which originate in the family system and can have a strong emotional intensity, while Organisational Constellations address issues relating to the task-oriented nature of the system.
What Happens?
You are the director of your own process. Once you have identified the issue you would like to explore, together we translate your internal intuitive sense of the situation in to an external image that we can look at and walk around. We do this by using people or objects to represent elements of the issue. Insights come from our felt sense and not our intellect. It is often what is not known, not expressed, and not rational that keeps us and organisations stuck. Guided by the felt sense we can slowly and gently move through the process to completion.