Constellation or Constellation Workshop?

Constellation or Constellation Workshop?

Systemic Constellation Work is about finding an answer to a question with unknown and often surprisingly well hidden aspects ...

A Constellation Day starts with a short introduction and after the introduction there will be only constellations. Usually the day starts at 9.30 am and ends at around 5.30 pm. At around 1 pm there is a lunch break and there are short breaks between the constellations. Although not a workshop there is of course time for questions and answers.

A Constellation Workshop can be spread over two or three days. The workshop includes a introductory lecture (sometimes the evening before) to explain the somewhat different approach towards the release of restrictive influences. Exercises (individual) from the experiential field of cranio prepare us for constellation work. After a break, we will have constellations. We will have short breaks between the constellations and there is more time available for questions.

The reason for the inclusion of the two introductory parts, lecture and cranio, is manifold. The main reason is to become aware of the physical response, and with that of our reaction to the response; this helps to open up for the systemic work as it creates a wider understanding of the causal ground under the experienced restriction.

Another good reason is that we are here in this space and during these moments together in this group setting. The introductions help to build trust and make the constellation work more effectively. With that, we will get more understanding of each one's participation (be it client, representative, or observer). Although we all have our own unique and authentic life path, we will see that each exercise and constellation resonates within each of us, probably without knowing it. Here we see the benefit of participation in a sequence of constellations. It allows for a calm, slow, deepening awareness.

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Who is first?

In the Constellation Workshop, we can sometimes prolong the workshop. Normally ending at cca 17.00 or 17.30, we may have the chance to go on after that. In a constellation Day we may have the same opportunity, and in both cases, it is for the group to decide in the afternoon tea break.

How many constellations can we do in a day?

Usually five, sometimes six. Some constellations take more, and some take less time. If we have a possibility for 4 Constellations, then the first four persons who apply will have a constellation. Others will be on a waiting list. This means that if we work longer, some people on the waiting list will also have a constellation.

Which request first?

Constellations will have the time they need to unfold; they develop often slower than usual and this slowness makes for a deeper understanding. With this we will also notice that every constellation resonates with more aspects of all the participants, whether they are a representant or observer. Experience learned that all participants report effects as if they had a constellation.