Insightfulness - Systemic Constellations

'Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots' – Rumi

The purpose of this page is to provide some basic information about Systemic Constellations, highlight some reading and research for those who wish to investigate further. Also to supply updates on workshops that I will be facilitating in the future and information on how to register your interest in attending .


I have trained with the Centre for Systemic Constellations and with the Instituto de Constelaciones Familiares de Brigitte Champetier de Ribes in Spain (Nuevas Constelaciones) and I continue under her tutelage.


I have been a practitioner of systemic constellations since 2014 and I supervise coaches and constellators using the systemic lens - Systemic Constellations Supervision Training CSC 2022/23

 

I undertake systemic family constellation work in both English and Spanish and work with both individuals and groups



If you would like information on an upcoming workshop click here . For further reading and resources click here

Family

  What is systemic constellation?


It is a solution focused philosophy that looks at issues, either in a work or family context, from a systems perspective. The use of the term constellation ‘a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern’ may be confusing, however, systemic constellation also looks for patterns, particularly those that keep repeating in an unhelpful way and restrict us from achieving our full potential.


It is a way of looking at an issue from a different perspective, uncovering the underlying root causes of particular problems and providing you with a 360 view of what’s happening. We also call it an x-ray of the situation. In many cases providing solutions or guiding you (the client/coachee) to the next steps to find a solution.


Their use is becoming increasingly common within organisations to reveal professional relationship issues that arise within the workplace and that often stem from our family upbringing.


There are two ways to experience a constellation session:

Join a small group where under the guidance of the facilitator and after a very short interview, the person that would like to take a look at their issue will pick people from the group to represent; colleagues, feelings, objects or family members and will observe how and what comes up.

The aim isn’t always to get to a resolution but to have clarity of what might be taking place. This is a great way of looking at what goes on in our family system, the loyalties (sometimes hidden) and repeating patterns that we carry being part of a clan. Whether you participate as a representative or the person wanting to explore your issue, the experience is very rewarding.

If you decide a group environment is not for you, and you’d prefer a one-to-one session, we’ll use objects instead of people to represent areas of your life. You’ll get to step into each part of the puzzle/map, feeling and seeing it from that perspective.
Workshops
 Workshops
Each workshop focuses on a specific topic. The sessions involve some informal teaching because I believe that for changes to take place, we need to know what needs to happen and what it’s the reasoning behind these decisions. Afterwards, it’s up to everyone to choose which way they want to go. Handouts are included for you to take notes.

I will facilitate at least two constellations. During these sessions you will be able to participate as a resource or the person that would like to share their issue (also called the issue holder). Please note that issue holders will be selected at random.

Seats are allocated when you purchase the tickets. Random seating is not allowed at these events as it is essential people are seated as per their ticket number so that they can reap maximum benefit of the constellation work.

Upcoming Workshops - Where, When and Booking


Previous workshops have covered issues such as:

  • Parents and Children
  • Partnerships
  • Money



There are currently no upcoming workshops




Resources and Further Reading


Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydjryhEl5o   Rupert Sheldrake – Morphic fields and family constellations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aAhcNjmvhc    Epigenetics and family


Websites:
Bert Hellinger
https://www.hellinger.com/en/home/family-constellation/

Brigiite Champetier de Ribes

https://www.insconsfa.com/


Films/TV:

Coco – Walt Disney and Pixar

Another Self (Netflix) about unresolved trauma from their families’ pasts


Articles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25156510
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/21/study-of-holocaust-survivors-finds-trauma-passed-on-to-childrens-genes
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/323902.Layne_Redmond
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/horizon/ghostgenes.shtml

https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/jun/17/the-big-idea-can-you-inherit-memories-from-your-ancestors?CMP=share_btn_url


Books:
It didn’t start with you - Mark Wolynn
Your Resonant Self – Sarah Peyton
Games People Play – The psychology of Human Relationships – Eric Berne, M.D.
Invisible Dynamics – Systemic Constellations in Organisations and in Business – Klaus P Horn / Regine Brick
Systemic Coaching & Constellations – John Whittington