Family Constellations

A way to connect to the human unconscious, externalising entanglements so they can be seen and moved. Works one step above the parts that affect us — at the level of the systems we belong to.

Systems and the family system

You are part of numerous systems — from waiting in line at a store to driving on a highway. These systems have governing rules, often implicit, that represent themselves in our psyche. We have specific relationships and places within these systems, both our ideal position in a healthy system and how we are perceived by others. We all carry burdens from these systems.

Family is a significant system, and the rules governing how love and wholeness flow within it result in strong individuals. These individuals have the desire to pursue their purpose, possess the energy to do so, and have the direction to know what to do and in what order.

Entanglements

Constellations are a way to connect to the human unconscious, allowing us to represent and work with externalised entanglements. These entanglements can stem from unresolved issues within our families of origin, where we might be unconsciously mirroring or opposing someone, or carrying out deeply subconscious patterns related to belonging and loyalty.

If someone suffered in your family, or lacked a certain faith, there can be an unconscious restriction on you having it as well. Everyone has these dynamics. We can visualise and work with these entanglements to help them move.

The family soul

Alternatively, the family soul itself might be in distress, requiring someone to undertake this work. By doing so, the family system can return to its core purpose: providing love, support, and a strong resource that members can be proud of and rely on. This brings practical benefits — not just for you, but for everyone the system carries.

One step above parts

Family Constellations sit one step above the parts that affect us. Parts work meets the nervous system that holds the imprint of a system inside one psyche. Constellations meet the system itself. Different layer, same direction of travel — and the two layers reinforce each other when worked together.

Two formats: group and private 1:1

The group format is the deepest container. Five to ten representatives stand in for elements of your family system or life situation. As the focus client, you watch the field move; as a representative for someone else’s constellation, you encounter patterns that often live in your own life too — without the same level of exhaustion that comes with working your own theme.

The 1:1 format runs inside the Signature Program as part of the healing rhythm. You can also book a standalone group constellation outside the program.

How this fits inside the program

Inside the Signature Program, you get a group session once every three months and as many 1:1 constellations as you want during the healing sessions. Constellations open the systemic layer above the parts; the parts work meets what the system put into your nervous system; coaching carries the integration into the shape of your week. Three layers, one container.