Family Constellations

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Family Constellations
Published by Hellinger Institute
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• Family Constellations
• Living models within our family that affect
  deeper forces such as our thoughts, behaviour,
  and emotional experiences, can be considered as a
  family constellation process.
• Definition of a constellation
• A constellation is a combination of elements
  i.e., objects, ideas, characteristics or
  feelings that can be related in some manner. A
  problem may arise due to the relationship
  between different elements of the system. The
  problem could be associated with any system
  whether it is an individual, family or an
  organization. Constellations are used to provide
  healing of self, family and ancestors.
• Definition of a system
• A system can be defined as a structure that
  consists of purposeful, independent and
  interrelated elements. These elements maintain
  homeostasis by influencing each other to
  maintain steady-state.
• Definition of a family
• A family is defined as different elements working
  together within an umbrella of values that
  involve parents, siblings and relatives.
• Definition of a family constellation
• Family constellations are the foundation on which
  a persons life, beliefs and values may be
  based. The underlying dynamics could be the cause
  of a hindrance or even the root cause of the
  problem. Family constellations therapy provides
  insight into hidden dynamics which can lead to
  closure and solutions to the problem currently
  being faced.
• A family constellation is able to create an
  opportunity to remove hurdles from the life of
  an individual. It can support
• Relief from physical pain
• Alleviating a long-term illness
• Observing how family dynamics can be brought to
  the work environment
• Living our lives with dignity
• Making the most of our resources
• Strength enhancement
• Receiving the love of our ancestors and parents

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• Working on our weaknesses
• Definition of systematic constellations
• A systematic constellation is defined as a
  constellation that deals with the underlying
  elements that could be the cause of a problem.
• Definition of constellation facilitators
• Constellation facilitators believe that every one
  of us is surrounded by an energy field that
  has information regarding imbalances and
  unresolved issues. They have the knowledge to
  fix issues within ourselves, family and even our
  ancestors.
• Entanglements are incidents of the past that the
  individual is entwined to and therefore feels
  the fate or another as his/her own. Constellation
  facilitators also assist in making corrections
  to these entanglements.
• Constellation facilitators are now calling this
  work "Systemic Constellations." It can be
  applied to different types of large and small
  systems. Constellations can be created for
  trauma, dreams, illness and more.
• Bert Hellinger developed constellations that
  discloses the hidden elements and dynamics
  behind the sufferings that result from loss,
  grief, tragedy or violence.
• Hellinger believes that each constellation (which
  could be created for a tribe or even a nation)
  has an existential conscience and can
  auto-correct itself over time.

Summary As a Constellations Facilitator
Trainer, Marina Toledo founded the Hellinger
Institute, Canada in 2011. Based on a vision to
open hearts and facilitate reconciliation and
transgenerational healing around the world, the
Hellinger Institute offers both Family
Constellations workshops and trainings
internationally, in-person as well as
online. Visit this site to learn
more https//www.hellingerinstitute.com/