The Family Constellations method is a scientifically grounded therapeutic approach that effectively helps people improve the quality of their lives and relationships.
The essence of this work is to see what we normally cannot see in our everyday awareness—to shed light on blind love.
As Bert Hellinger says, in family constellations we witness “images that heal the soul.” In just a single session, deep truths about our family and ourselves may be revealed—truths with the potential to heal, transform, liberate, and change the course of our lives for the better. The Family Constellations method is a powerful and unique learning process. It offers valuable insights and a newly expanded awareness.
The method allows you to release feelings of disappointment and offers the distinct sense of relief and liberation that a family constellation can bring.
Most people who turn to family constellation have often already invested a lot of money and time in other therapeutic techniques without achieving the desired results.
The Family Constellations method offers a direct and embodied experience of the larger picture—whether it be familial, national, human, or even planetary.It invites a remembering, a deep emotional awareness, and a sense of connection and belonging that are often inaccessible in everyday life.
It is an opening of the heart—toward those through whom life has come to us: our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and ancestors—our people.
Those for whom life flowed with ease, and those whose fates were heavy.
Those remembered with love, and those who have been forgotten or unspoken.It is an opening of the heart to our story—with everything that has happened in it: the “beautiful” moments and the difficult ones alike.
And with that, an offering of reverence.
Reverence for the fate and dignity of those who came before us.In this space, one comes to the embodied understanding that each person has their own destiny and dignity that belong to them—and the way to honor that is to leave it with them, with respect. From this place, gratitude arises.
Gratitude and openness to the gifts, wisdom, strength, and life energy that flow toward us—the youngest ones—their descendants.
Not through the mind, but through the deeper awareness of the body and soul. This is the “magic” of the method—transforming not through many words, but gently, quietly, through the heart—in Love.
Allow the new image to work within Уou:
It’s not advisable to make quick decisions about the topic right after the constellation—especially if they’re emotionally charged. The new image that has emerged works on a deep level and initiates a process. With time, it will become clear what (if anything) needs to be done.
„If you move too fast, you outrun your soul—and the new image fades away.”
Bert Hellinger
Sometimes things shift without you even noticing—without pressure from the ego:
There’s no need to try to remember everything that happened in the constellation. The images and words that truly touched you will sink in and continue to work at a deeper level.
Most people forget the details entirely—and that’s often a sign that the session was deeply effective. The most valuable part of the process happens beyond thinking.
As a result of the constellation, clients often gain new intuitive and visual perspectives that weren’t accessible before.
People who have seen their family story only through the lens of childhood may suddenly be able to view it through the eyes of an adult—with more understanding, compassion, and clarity.
BERTOLD ULSAMER
The Systemic Family Constellations method (developed by Bert Hellinger) is a relatively young psychotherapeutic approach that initially evolved primarily in the form of group work.
A key aspect of exploring a case through the Systemic Family Constellations method is the use of representatives—participants who stand in for significant figures from the client’s family system, including the client themselves.
Participating as an observer or representative in other participants’ constellations offers a powerful opportunity to witness the depth and strength of family bonds. It is a unique and deeply valuable experience that broadens your understanding of your own family system.
For those new to the method, group sessions provide time and space to get familiar with how it works. It allows you to gently ease into the process, turn inward, and relax—knowing you are in a safe, supportive environment where all topics, feelings, and experiences are welcome.
Weekend group with a predefined theme
One and a half days
Once per month
· In-depth introduction to the method
· Exploration of a specific personal topic presented by the client
· Optional participation as a representative
· Body-awareness and grounding exercises
· Partner and small group (dyad and triad) exercises
Suitable for participants who are new to the method.
1:1 in-persion or 1:1 online
Up to 2 hours
Upon request
· Introduction to the method
· Setting the tone for the session
· Exploration of a specific personal topic brought by the client
In this format, representatives are symbolized using figurines, symbolic markers, chairs, papers, and other objects.
This format is suitable for participants who feel uneasy about working in a group, live in a different location, prefer to keep family matters private, or wish to start with an individual session before joining a group.
Individual session in a selected group
Up to 2 hours
Upon request
· Introduction to the method
· Setting the tone for the session
· Exploration of a specific personal topic brought by the client
In this format, representatives are often people who are currently training in the method—individuals with experience and a respectful attitude toward the work. This format is suitable for participants who have an urgent topic to explore but are unable or unwilling to attend a full weekend seminar.
12 sessions over 12 consecutive weeks
3 months
Upon request
· A personal therapeutic process that allows for deep integration and ongoing development
· In-depth self-discovery and connection with your ancestors, family history, significant life events, and key relationships—both your own and those of your lineage
· Exploration of different areas of life through the lens and depth of systemic constellations, enriched by other therapeutic modalities
Group size is limited to 12 participants and takes place with a minimum of 8 participants.
Group work — one weekend per month
8 months (October to May)
Upon request
· Еight modules on different topics, held one weekend per month over eight consecutive months
This training is suitable for people with helping professions who wish to enrich their practice and integrate the method into their work. It is also intended for those seeking a deeper understanding of the method, their personal and ancestral history, and the impact of transgenerational trauma—as well as ways to integrate these insights into their own lives. Ideal for future facilitators of the method, and for those interested in deep personal work.
Group work
4 -6 days
Once or twice per year
· Introduction to the method
· Setting the tone for the session
· Exploration of a specific personal topics brought by the clients
The word retreat comes in the sense of both “withdrawal” and “processing.”
This format of personal work offers an opportunity to step away from the routines and demands of everyday life—for a while—and place yourself at the center.
The work takes place in a safe, confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
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Learn more about the method, as well as other types of constellations—Organizational Constellations, Trauma Constellations, Structural Constellations, and many more.