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The father – significant or conditional authority
Looking at our parents from the perspective of a child, we rarely see our father for who he is – imperfect and sufficient. According to our ingrained notions of a male parent, the father, unlike the mother, has to meet high standards. He must be strong, the protector of the family, a provider of goods and resources, to ensure security and prosperity in the home, to be successful and established in his profession and, if possible, at a high level in society. He is often internally rejected if he appears weak, hesitant, insecure, depressed, dependent on alcohol, or inadequate.In our perceptions, he has an “indirect” involvement, even in our conception.…
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What does it mean to be a representative in a family constellation?
The client chooses those who will present for the positions in the field of the constellation that presents his family system. Everyone has the right to accept or decline to be a representative. Participating as a constellation representative is an exciting and extremely enlightening event. Standing “in place” as part of a foreign family system in the “field of knowledge”, you often receive sensations and insights that are not yours but are related to your life situation. When the client invites you to be a representative, you stand in the position he indicated, according to the other representatives. The aim is to connect with the sensations of your body in…
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Whatever is alive is incomplete
“Whatever is alive is incomplete and in a process of becoming. The dead are complete. The longing for completion is, in essence, a longing for death. In order to stay living one must respect incompleteness.”Bert Hellinger – Sunday contemplations
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Who can benefit from family constellations?
What dynamics and patterns are brought to light? Family constellations can benefit anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of their family system and how it impacts their lives. Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your personal relationships, struggling with career choices, or dealing with health issues, family constellations can offer valuable insights into the underlying dynamics at play. If you feel stuck in patterns that you cannot seem to break, or if you are experiencing repetitive challenges that seem to have no logical explanation, family constellations can help you gain a new perspective. It can offer a profound and healing experience, helping you to release long-held emotions and…
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A Family Constellation
What is it? Family constellations offer a unique way to explore the underlying dynamics in a family or any other system that an individual is a part of. A system can be defined as a group of individuals with connections and patterns between them, and a family constellation is a visual representation of that system.
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How does taking part in a family constellation work?
A family constellation session takes place in a group, led by a professional facilitator. As a participant you bring in a question or theme. Setting an intention for what you want to explore is the first step. The facilitator will guide you through the process of creating a visual representation of the system you’re exploring. This could involve placing representatives for yourself, family members, colleagues or things in specific positions in the room. You’ll explore the underlying patterns and dynamics within the system with the facilitator’s guidance. As you do so, you may start to gain new insights into the root causes of your personal or professional challenges. After the…
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Seeing and recognizing patterns
Seeing and recognizing patterns (loops) is like getting in touch with Light! ✨ It’s like the lights are turned on and you all of a sudden see more; you see clearer, so the loop can end. But “seeing” doesn’t always feel good. In fact, seeing can bring some pain because you also likely see your part in the pattern or realize how long it’s been going on. “There is no birth of consciousness without pain.” – Carl Jung It hurts to SEE. It requires taking responsibility, but it’s the pain in fact that teaches us to use this Light and new vision for a new way forward because the consciousness…
