Family Constellations
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These are the wedding photos of my grandparents. On the left are my grandparents on my mother's side; on the right are my grandparents from my father's side. Up until about three years ago, I didn't really think about them much. They had died quite some time ago, and I had very few memories of them— if at all. They were in the past and forgotten.
In 2017, I attended the West Coast Intensive for Family Constellations in California. I had been curious about constellation work ever since I was asked to be a representative in a workshop that I walked into at New Life Foundation in Chiang Rai, Thailand. I didn't quite understand what it was all about, but I was intrigued by it. Over the next few years, I'd casually Google to find places where there'd be constellation events happening. I didn't have much luck until the timing finally aligned with the 5 day Intensive, a 20 minute commute from where I was staying, and only a few weeks away. I remember the first session was led by Francesca Mason Boring. She asked us to welcome our ancestors and acknowledge our grandparents by their name. I was completely caught off-guard. "Aren't they just Grandma and Grandpa?" How embarrassing that I didn't know this basic detail. Yet, it simply showed where I was at in my connection to my family.
Now, photos of my grandparents sit on my home altar. I greet them, ask them for their blessings, and ask that they be safe and protected.
Family Constellations was created by Bert Hellinger in the late 1970s. It works with the "knowing field" in that participants can experience and report the felt sensations of any being. This practice is useful in acknowledging truths and moving towards healing. The main principles are based on an inclusive approach in which the strong ties of our ancestors greatly impact our present day lives. In this session, we will engage in a variety of small and whole group exercises to open our intuition and see what truths will unfold.
In 2017, I attended the West Coast Intensive for Family Constellations in California. I had been curious about constellation work ever since I was asked to be a representative in a workshop that I walked into at New Life Foundation in Chiang Rai, Thailand. I didn't quite understand what it was all about, but I was intrigued by it. Over the next few years, I'd casually Google to find places where there'd be constellation events happening. I didn't have much luck until the timing finally aligned with the 5 day Intensive, a 20 minute commute from where I was staying, and only a few weeks away. I remember the first session was led by Francesca Mason Boring. She asked us to welcome our ancestors and acknowledge our grandparents by their name. I was completely caught off-guard. "Aren't they just Grandma and Grandpa?" How embarrassing that I didn't know this basic detail. Yet, it simply showed where I was at in my connection to my family.
Now, photos of my grandparents sit on my home altar. I greet them, ask them for their blessings, and ask that they be safe and protected.
Family Constellations was created by Bert Hellinger in the late 1970s. It works with the "knowing field" in that participants can experience and report the felt sensations of any being. This practice is useful in acknowledging truths and moving towards healing. The main principles are based on an inclusive approach in which the strong ties of our ancestors greatly impact our present day lives. In this session, we will engage in a variety of small and whole group exercises to open our intuition and see what truths will unfold.
Tammy is amazing, a true humble healer. From the moment you are in her presence, you feel calm and secure. She guides you on a journey like you have certainly never experienced in Family Constellations, making it easy for you to share and ‘step in’ just how much feels comfortable for you while she holds that safe space. Since our session, I have certainly felt shifts in my life that I attribute to it. I highly recommend everyone to try a session and see what comes up for you. - Lisa Byrd Nesser Chiang Mai, Thailand
