Family Constellations
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These are the wedding photos of my grandparents. On the left are my Taiwanese grandparents on my mother's side; on the right are my Japanese grandparents from my father's side. Up until 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.
A few years ago, I started learning about Family Constellations, a process created by Bert Hellinger in the late 1970s. This modality is used to look at current personal issues within a larger context, primarily the family system. Working within the experiential "knowing field," participants experience and report the felt sensations of any being they are representing and how beings are relating to others. This practice acknowledges truths, identifies missing elements or blocks, and moves towards resolution. When 'what has been unseen and unspoken' becomes acknowledged, we can see how the system energetically shifts into alignment. This is what Hellinger describes as The Orders of Love and classifies them into four categories.
As I stepped deeper into constellation work, I became increasingly interested in who my ancestors were, the stories they carried, and began connecting to them. I created a family tree, reached out to my long lost cousins, visited my relatives in Asia despite a language barrier, and paid respect at my grandparents' gravesites. In receiving my own constellations as a client, I discovered that the blocks in my life had been carried or passed down from generations on a unconscious level. Upon noticing where the suffering in my ancestors began, this is where my own healing would begin.
I would like to thank the many constellation facilitators whom I have learned from and worked with: Ciara McArdle, Francesca Mason Boring, Sarah Peyton, Gary Stuart, Joanne Chartrand, Dyrian Benz, and Liza Miron. I am especially in gratitude to Leslie Nipps, whom I studied under for the 1:1 Constellations course and Advanced Constellation Training.
Now, photos of my grandparents sit on my home altar. I greet them every morning, honor them, and thank them for their guidance. Like a network that is interconnected, they are with me, and I am with them.
A few years ago, I started learning about Family Constellations, a process created by Bert Hellinger in the late 1970s. This modality is used to look at current personal issues within a larger context, primarily the family system. Working within the experiential "knowing field," participants experience and report the felt sensations of any being they are representing and how beings are relating to others. This practice acknowledges truths, identifies missing elements or blocks, and moves towards resolution. When 'what has been unseen and unspoken' becomes acknowledged, we can see how the system energetically shifts into alignment. This is what Hellinger describes as The Orders of Love and classifies them into four categories.
- Acknowledging What Is
- Belonging
- Seniority
- Balance of Giving and Taking:
- Taking Responsibility and Addressing Transgressions
As I stepped deeper into constellation work, I became increasingly interested in who my ancestors were, the stories they carried, and began connecting to them. I created a family tree, reached out to my long lost cousins, visited my relatives in Asia despite a language barrier, and paid respect at my grandparents' gravesites. In receiving my own constellations as a client, I discovered that the blocks in my life had been carried or passed down from generations on a unconscious level. Upon noticing where the suffering in my ancestors began, this is where my own healing would begin.
I would like to thank the many constellation facilitators whom I have learned from and worked with: Ciara McArdle, Francesca Mason Boring, Sarah Peyton, Gary Stuart, Joanne Chartrand, Dyrian Benz, and Liza Miron. I am especially in gratitude to Leslie Nipps, whom I studied under for the 1:1 Constellations course and Advanced Constellation Training.
Now, photos of my grandparents sit on my home altar. I greet them every morning, honor them, and thank them for their guidance. Like a network that is interconnected, they are with me, and I am with them.
Family Constellations Workshops on Zoom
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Healing the Inner Child— Constellation Workshop
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Tues., July 14th, 7-8:30 pm California time
Thurs., July 16th, 10-11:30 am California time (Convert your time zone here.) As adults, our inner child lives within us. S/he can be playful, curious, and feel joy at simple moments. When triggered, s/he might throw a tantrum, shut down, run away, or dissociate. Because the core development of our self happened by age 7, the way we learned about love and the world through our family unit influences our attachment style in romantic relationships, our belief systems, and our ability to feel safe, seen, and belong. In this 1.5 hour Zoom session, we will focus on healing the inner child. The constellation exercise will be set up for: you, your inner child, and a resource (and how they relate to one another). These family constellation exercises will be done in groups of three or four. All participants take turns being the client and representative. |
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The 5 Love Languages— Constellation Workshop
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Tues., July 21st, 7-8:30 pm California time
Thurs., July 23rd, 10-11:30 am California time (Convert your time zone here.) What is your love language? According to Gary Chapman, we identify with 5 different kinds of "love language": words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts, and quality time. This can apply to how you love yourself, how you express love to others, and how others show their love to you in meaningful, fulfilling ways. In this 1.5 hour Zoom session, we will focus on how you relate to the 5 love languages. The constellation exercise will be set up for: you, words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts and quality time. It's a chance to explore what love language you connect with and/or having a balance of all 5. These family constellation exercises will be done in small groups. All participants take turns being the client and representative. |
Each week, a different theme will be chosen for our family constellation exercises. Limited to 12 people. No experience with constellation work is necessary. Having a private, quiet, uninterrupted space with strong WiFi is essential. No multi-tasking. Come with an open mind and heart. :)
*Please note: This session is for constellation exercises only. If you'd like a personal constellation, we can set-up a separate 1:1 meeting time. (The cost of a 1:1 constellation is USD $75-$125 sliding scale for a 2 hour session.)
*Please note: This session is for constellation exercises only. If you'd like a personal constellation, we can set-up a separate 1:1 meeting time. (The cost of a 1:1 constellation is USD $75-$125 sliding scale for a 2 hour session.)
July 2020 Schedule
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Tammy offers 1:1 family constellations over Skype or Zoom. The cost is USD $75-$125 for a 2 hour session. Please contact us for further information.
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COST One-time drop-in class: USD $15 Two classes pack for USD $25. Three classes pack for USD $30. Class packs are valid until July 31, 2020. Class packs can be used for TRE or family constellations. GOOD TO KNOW 1. Payments are non-refundable, but transferable. 2. Only 1 family constellation class per week to allow for integration at the mental, emotional, and energetic level. THANK YOU! |
Within 24 hours of receiving your message, you'll be sent a PayPal link. After payment, Zoom and class details will be emailed to you. |
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
