Family Constellations according to Bert Hellinger

Constellation Work for People and Animals

What Are Family Constellations? Method and Effects Explained

Family constellations are a proven therapeutic method that makes unconscious patterns and dynamics within the family system visible. This systemic therapy approach was developed by Bert Hellinger and helps release hidden emotional blockages that are often passed down through generations.

Constellation work is based on the understanding that family members are connected through a collective consciousness. Unresolved conflicts, traumas, or exclusions of ancestors can influence the lives of subsequent generations—often without our awareness.

Benefits of Family Constellations

• Resolution of emotional and physical blockages
• Improvement of relationships and family harmony
• Clarification of professional and financial issues
• Healing of transgenerational trauma
• Greater self-understanding and inner clarity

The Three Basic Principles According to Bert Hellinger

1. Belonging – Everyone Has Their Place in the System

All family members, living and deceased, have an equal right to belong. When someone is excluded or forgotten, systemic entanglements can arise that affect later generations.

2.Order and Hierarchy – The Natural Family Order

Within the family system, there is a natural hierarchy: parents come before children, and older generations come before younger ones. When this order is disturbed—for example, when a child takes on parental responsibilities (parentification)—emotional burdens arise.

3. Balance Between Giving and Receiving

Healthy relationships thrive on a balanced exchange of giving and receiving. Imbalances can lead to emotional problems, psychosomatic symptoms, or interpersonal conflicts.

How Does a Family Constellation Work? The Process

Family Constellations in a Group Setting

In a group constellation, the participant first describes their concern or intention. Representatives are then chosen from the group to embody family members, significant people, or even inner aspects such as health, career, or emotions.

The Knowing Field – The Key to Insight

When entering the constellation field (also referred to as the morphogenetic field or knowing field), the actual process begins. Representatives perceive surprisingly precise information, emotions, and bodily sensations from the represented system—without knowing the individuals involved.

The facilitator observes the dynamics with systemic and multidimensional awareness. Through resolving statements of clarification, reconciliation, and system harmonization, hidden patterns are brought to light.

Goals of Systemic Constellation Work

• Bringing hidden dynamics to light
• Releasing burdensome entanglements such as guilt or revenge
• Acknowledging the underlying love and belonging
• Bringing the entire system into a new balance

Since every biography is unique, each constellation unfolds as an individual process. Questions involving decisions can also be explored—for example, the consequences of changing jobs or becoming self-employed.

Special Feature: Not only the person presenting their issue benefits. Observers may also experience inner clarity, as the knowing field transforms issues at their root.

Family Constellations in Individual Sessions

In individual sessions, figures, symbols, papers, or visualizations are used. An experienced therapist guides the process to represent the family system and analyze relationship dynamics.

Systemic Entanglements – The Invisible Burden of Ancestors

A central concept in family constellations is systemic entanglement. In such cases, family members unconsciously take on emotional burdens or destinies of their ancestors:

• Identification: repeating the suffering of an ancestor
• Parentification: children taking on the role of a parent
• Justification: unconscious attempt to compensate for past injustice
• Atonement: illnesses or problems as a form of reparation

Areas of Application: When Do Family Constellations Help?

Relationships and Family

• Understanding recurring conflicts in partnerships
• Improving the parent-child relationship
• Clarifying family dynamics and role patterns

Health and Well-Being

• Resolving psychosomatic symptoms
• Healing emotional blockages
• Support in chronic illnesses (as a complement to medical treatment)

Career and Finances

• Clarifying professional blockages
• Resolving money issues and financial patterns
• Support with important decisions

Personal Development

• Letting go of transgenerational burdens
• Finding one’s own place within the system
• Strengthening self-awareness and empowerment

Systemic Constellations for Animals – When Animals Mirror Family Dynamics

Systemic constellations for animals make hidden dynamics visible within the system to which an animal belongs—its human family, other animals, and its environment.

Through representatives, unconscious connections are explored that may manifest as physical symptoms, challenging behavior, or relationship conflicts. Often, an animal expresses through its behavior something connected to the system in which it lives.

When Are Animal Constellations Helpful?

• Behavioral issues in animals: fears, aggression, stress, sudden behavioral changes, or unexplained reactions
• Relationship conflicts
• Tensions between animals, difficulties in cohabitation, or conflicts between the animal and a family member
• Deeper understanding of symptoms
• Exploring possible systemic causes of physical or emotional symptoms (as a complement to veterinary care, not a replacement)

My Experience as an Animal Communicator

As an animal communicator, I have accompanied animals and people for many years. Systemic constellations for animals open an additional space, as they provide access to a broader field of information.

The resolving statements, movements within the system, and the conscious inclusion of all involved elements (animal, human, and environment) can help the system find a new balance. When each element takes its rightful place, a deep relaxation often becomes visible—both in the animal and in the people.

Family Constellations in Portals Nous – Your Path to Greater Clarity and Healing

Together with my colleague Pilar Moyá, I offer group family constellations once a month in Portals Nous.

Our Qualifications

Pilar Moyá has been working with family constellations for several years and has trained with, among others:

• Joan Garriga
• Aula Balear
• Esencia Humana

My training:

• Third year of training at Esencia Humana
• Training in Systemic Rebirthing Breathwork
• Training in shamanism, animal communication, and healing

My Contribution to the Constellation Work

I support Pilar in the family constellations and offer before or between constellations:

• Energy work
• Guided meditations
• Energetic support during the constellation

Prices and Participation – Family Constellations Palma

Constellations for People

• Presenting your own issue: €70
• Participation as a representative or observer: €15

Constellations for Animals

• Presenting an issue for an animal: €50
• Participation as a representative or observer: €10

Individual Sessions

I also integrate the method of family constellations into individual sessions, combined with other therapeutic approaches for individualized and holistic support.

Would you like to learn more about family constellations or reserve a place in a group session?

Feel free to contact me — I will gladly answer your questions and inform you about upcoming dates.