Where does this practice come from?
The Family Constellation practice itself was created by Bert Hellinger, a German ordained priest who, after studying philosophy , theology and pedagogy, spent sixteen years with the Zulus of South Africa as a "missionary-teacher". During this time, he observed that the tribes used role-playing games and psychodramas to resolve their conflicts . Curious, observant and passionate, it was on his return to Europe a few years later that he abandoned the priesthood to devote himself in the 1990s to developing his own method of therapy. This was the birth of Family Constellation.
From my point of view, the Constellation tool has alwas belonged to humanity. Forgotten by our memories, it disappeared in the meanders of history and time.
Today, the reappropriation of this tool in the hands of therapists can take different forms and its execution is neither limited nor subject to a single rule of practice or reading grid. However, it should be noted that the practitioner's eye plays an essential part in the quality of a lasting repair that can go well beyond his learning path in the matter.
What does a Constellation allows you to do ?
A Constellation is a powerful tool that can in a single session, allows us to establish a deep connection with others or a situation through our feelings. In this way, it offers a clear vision of the dynamics that bind us to each other and/or to the situations we experience. Through this approach, we achieve an understanding that transcends our usual mental and analytical construction. This newly acquired clarity allows us to act consciously on the aspects to be treated, opening the way to a deep and significant transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This therapeutic tool is intended for all those who seek to break through unconscious patterns, to stop transgenerational and family recurrences or to escape the illusions that we maintain deep within ourselves.
It is a magnificent tool for all those who are proactive in their evolution, in a search for balance, accuracy or simply to feel better.
In what situations is it useful?
Among its many applications, a Constellation proves to be valuable when mysteries or secrets surround our existence, when we seek answers without managing to move forward.
It also proves beneficial when we feel the need to make sense of a complex situation , to soothe conflicting ties with others, or to repair our inner child who has undergone significant life trials.
This approach can be particularly effective in releasing the memory of past events within our family. This release promotes the regeneration of the system to which we belong, thus preserving our children and descendants from a toxic memory legacy.
A session can also help us find the power of emancipation that lies dormant within us in order to enable us to free ourselves from a blocking and limiting situation. To give us the impetus to finally dare to consider ourselves as a priority in our life, without feeling guilty towards others and to act in a fair and beneficial way for ourselves.