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” Family Constellations is a modality for healing
inter-generational patterns and trauma.
Through Constellations we make invisible dynamics visible –
so that they no longer rule our lives. “

What is Family or Systemic Constellations?

Family or systemic constellations, is a therapeutic approach that aims to address and resolve issues within families or other systems by exploring the hidden dynamics and interrelationships between family members or system elements. It was developed by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger in the late 20th century.

The central idea behind family constellations is that individuals are deeply influenced by their family systems and ancestral history, even if they are unaware of it. According to this approach, unresolved traumas, conflicts, or unspoken dynamics within a family system can have a profound impact on the present and future generations. These hidden influences can manifest as emotional, psychological, or behavioural problems.

How does a Family Constellation work?

In a family constellations session, a trained facilitator creates a physical or symbolic representation of the client’s family system using objects or people (representatives).

As the constellation unfolds, the facilitator and the client observe and explore the interactions, emotions, and sensations experienced by the representatives. The process aims to reveal hidden dynamics, loyalties, entanglements, or unresolved issues within the family system. By acknowledging and addressing these underlying influences, it is believed that healing and resolution can occur, leading to a healthier and more balanced system.

When is a Constellation recommended?

Family constellations can be used to address a wide range of different challenges. We recommend a Family Constellation when a problem feels very persistent and does not seem to resolve with the use of other therapeutic modalities.

Online Constellations

Online Constellations are available to you via whatsapp, from wherever you are in the world, or whether you are local but simply want to schedule a Constellation quickly.

In an online Constellation I work with objects as representatives, and I walk you through the Constellation verbally as the Constellation progresses.

Nature Constellations

There are different ways to constellate with Nature:

We can constellate outdoors IN Nature. What this does is add the power of Nature directly to the constellation process.

We can also Constellate Nature or an aspect of Nature. This is a way of giving Nature a voice through the Constellation process and of gaining valuable environmental information. 

Nature is immense, vast, varied, diverse, and full of great beauty and mystery. We have so much to learn from Nature; much to learn about her and also much to learn about our own selves. 

There are many places in Nature that need help in healing. When we know and hear directly from the source, then we can take action and be in service of the greater whole.

Constellating aspects of nature allows for a deepening of our human understanding, which can naturally lead to increased connection and alignment with Nature. 

Connection and alignment foster care and protection of our environment and all of her natural resources.

Constellations with Horses

Horses are highly sensitive animals and have an innate ability to sense and respond to human emotions and energy. They can mirror and reflect back the emotions and relational dynamics of the individuals they interact with. This makes them powerful and accurate assets or allies in a Constellation. Horses are also pure conduits of energy and information in the sense that they don’t have an ego or any ego attachments to bypass.

From experience the horses can work in a number of different ways in a Constellation

They can:

• be assigned roles as representatives
• choose of their own accord to represent and which role
• hold space
• amplify or direct energy towards Sam the facilitator
• communicate information directly to Sam regarding the constellation

They can also directly offer healing.

Shamanic Constellations

Shamanic Constellation as I work with it includes a Shamanic world-view and Shamanic tools and practices as may be considered relevant and helpful for the specific Constellation, including: drumming, power animals, allies, song, elements of nature, directions, ritual, dance, smudging, and more.

Shamanic Constellations take us closer to Spirit as well as deeper and closer to Nature and to all of our relations. Here we explore our place in the web of life not as a species that is dominant but as part of the whole different but equal to all of the more-than-human species.

We also put more focus on connecting to and honouring our Ancestors and those who came before us.

Testimonial

” I recently had my first horse constellation with Sam Huckle from Medicine Horse. The experience was truly majestic with her magnificent horses. The horses picked up on my energy from the time of my arrival and the constellation began almost immediately. It was profound. They enter the knowing field very quickly and started to engage with me, offering exactly what I needed. Sam’s guidance, patience, sensitivity, experience and wisdom to know what’s needed next and at the right time was tremendous. I highly recommend a session with Sam and her beautiful horses. “

– Family Constellations client Meryl Abrahams, Professional Specialised Kinesiologist

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