Reclaiming the Core
​Family and Systemic Constellations
In both private sessions and group work, elements of Family and Systemic Constellations are the base of my work. This approach offers a way to look beneath the surface of our experiences — to reveal the deeper patterns that influence how we relate, love, and belong.
Constellation work is not something that can be fully understood through theory alone — it must be experienced. Still, here’s a glimpse into its background and purpose.
Where This Work Comes From
Family Constellations originated with Bert Hellinger, a German therapist who lived and worked for many years among the Zulu people in South Africa. Observing their deep respect for community, ancestry, and order inspired him to explore how similar dynamics appear within families and human systems.
From these insights, he developed a way to restore harmony and flow within systems — whether that system is a family, a team, or our own internal world.
The word constellation refers to the act of placing elements of a system — people, feelings, or parts of the self — in relation to one another, so the underlying structure of a situation can become visible.
Foundational Principles
How a Constellation Works
Each of us carries internal images of our family and life experiences — pictures formed by memory, emotion, and perception. These inner pictures are often incomplete or frozen, keeping us tied to outdated beliefs and patterns.
In a constellation, these images are brought out into physical space. In a group, participants are invited to represent family members or aspects of your experience. In one-on-one sessions, this can be done with figurines or symbolic objects.
The elements are placed intuitively in relation to one another. Even the initial placement often reveals hidden dynamics — perhaps showing separation, tension, or unresolved grief.
Through guided movement, awareness, and healing sentences, the constellation gradually shifts toward a new image — one that feels balanced, truthful, and connected.
At the end, you may step into this new configuration yourself to embody the change and integrate the new perspective.
This is not role-playing or imagination. Representatives often sense real emotions or body sensations connected to the system they represent. The process allows the truth of the system to emerge gently and naturally.