Bert Hellinger, founder of Family Constellations

Family Constellations

It's a transformational method of bringing to light any hidden dynamics in a family system that an individual may be caught up in. These dynamics or entanglements may be subconscious but can deeply affect an individual's life in many ways including repeating patterns, illnesses or fates.

The Founder

Bert Hellinger (1925-2019), a German psychotherapist. Over years of research and learning, he developed Family Constellations and found that there are certain dynamics that allow the flow of love and life energy between members in a family system.

The Process

The client chooses people (group members or figurines) to represent themselves and key family members, such as parents, siblings, or ancestors. From their placement and interactions, hidden dynamics are seen between representatives. Through these dynamics, the facilitator can identify hidden patterns or unresolved emotional issues within the family system. The facilitator guides the representatives towards a balanced and healed resolution that supports the client.

The Benefits of Family Constellations

  • Releasing the burdens you may carry unknowingly.

  • Liberating your soul from the pain of the past.

  • Seeing recurring patterns in your life and changing them.

  • Connecting to life and abundance, the world and success.

  • Being open to receive ancestral gifts of your family system.

To learn more, click this link to watch a video by Rupert Sheldrake explaining Morphic Fields in Family Constellations.

Commonly Asked Questions:

  • No, it is different in the sense that Family Constellations is more of a spiritual method and doesn’t happen as frequently as therapy would. Rather than working with the logic of our mind, it works on a deeper soul level.

  • No experience is needed. Simply bring an open heart and willingness to explore.

  • No. You can explore the dynamics underlying an issue you are experiencing privately, without the presence of other family members.

  • You don't need to have all the answers. By setting the intention, you will receive and learn what you are ready for.

  • A Family Constellation is set up to look into a specific issue only once. It's best to wait at least a month before setting up another constellation to look at a different issue.