Family Constellations: Hellinger'S Systemic Theories

Master Hellinger's orders of love, systemic principles, and facilitation techniques to resolve family entanglements

What you'll learn

Explain Bert Hellinger's three orders of love - belonging, order, and balance - and their role in maintaining systemic harmony.

Apply the phenomenological stance in constellation sessions to observe field phenomena, spatial positions, and experiential discovery.

Identify and map familial entanglements, exclusions, and hidden loyalties to uncover systemic patterns affecting relationships.

Facilitate constellation sessions - from setting up the space to guiding representatives - to restore relational flow and balance.

Requirements

Basic understanding of psychology or counseling principles; experience in group facilitation or coaching; access to a quiet space or online platform (Zoom, Miro) and simple props (cards, chairs) for constellation work.

Description

Unlock the transformative power of family constellations through the pioneering systemic theories of Bert Hellinger. In this comprehensive course, you'll embark on a journey into the philosophical foundations, core principles, and facilitation techniques that have made family constellations a leading approach in relational healing. Whether you're a therapist, coach, counselor, or dedicated practitioner, this course will equip you with both theoretical understanding and practical skills to create meaningful shifts in family systems.Beginning with an introduction to Bert Hellinger's life, influences, and the historical evolution of systemic therapy, you will gain insight into the phenomenological stance that places direct experience above intellectual interpretation. From there, you'll explore the three orders of love - belonging, order, and balance - and learn how exclusions, hidden loyalties, and transgenerational trauma can disrupt the natural flow of familial bonds. By mapping and interpreting spatial positions and field phenomena, you'll uncover invisible dynamics that often underlie repeating patterns of conflict and distress.The heart of this course lies in mastering the methodology of family constellation facilitation. Learn how to set up a constellation session, choose appropriate representatives, and guide the inquiry and representation phases with sensitivity and precision. You'll practice interventions such as reordering, sentence completion, and ancestor representation to restore relational balance and release systemic entanglements. Case studies and real-world examples will illustrate the nuances of individual, group, virtual, and self-constellation formats, enabling you to adapt your approach to diverse settings and client needs.Throughout the course, we emphasize professional ethics and boundaries, ensuring confidentiality, consent, and respect for all participants. You'll also examine the current research and evidence base for family constellations, evaluating empirical studies, qualitative findings, and critiques to develop a well-rounded understanding of both strengths and limitations. This critical perspective will empower you to integrate constellation work with complementary modalities such as coaching, psychotherapy, and bodywork for holistic client support.By the end of this course, you will be able to design and facilitate effective family constellation sessions, interpret systemic patterns, and apply Hellinger's principles to foster deep healing and transformation. You will also discover pathways for further learning, including advanced workshops, certification options, and community resources to continue your professional development in systemic family work.Disclaimer: This course is based on publicly available information and research. Although family constellations can support personal growth and relational healing, it is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Always consult a qualified therapist or counselor for medical or psychological conditions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Hello

Section 2: Foundations of Systemic Theory

Lecture 2 Historical Background of Bert Hellinger

Lecture 3 Core Principles Belonging, Order, Balance

Lecture 4 The Phenomenological Approach

Lecture 5 Familial Entanglements and Exclusions

Lecture 6 Orders of Love and Loyalty

Lecture 7 Transgenerational Trauma and Hidden Loyalties

Lecture 8 The Family as a Systemic Field

Lecture 9 Research and Evidence Base

Section 3: Methodology and Facilitation Techniques

Lecture 10 Setting Up a Family Constellation Session

Lecture 11 Roles Facilitator, Representatives, Client

Lecture 12 Phases Inquiry and Representation

Lecture 13 Field Phenomena and Movements

Lecture 14 Resolution Orders of Love in Action

Lecture 15 Individual vs Group Constellations

Lecture 16 Virtual and Self-Constellations

Lecture 17 Ethical Guidelines and Boundaries

Section 4: Applications and Case Studies

Lecture 18 Constellations for Relationships and Couples

Lecture 19 Parent-Child Dynamics

Lecture 20 Sibling and Extended Family Constellations

Lecture 21 Organizational and Team Constellations

Lecture 22 Advanced Techniques Multi-Generational Constellations

Lecture 23 Integration with Other Modalities (Coaching, Therapy)

Section 5: Conclusion and Next Steps

Lecture 24 Summary and Next Steps

This course is ideal for therapists, coaches, counselors, and facilitators seeking to integrate Bert Hellinger's family constellation methods into their practice to address systemic relational issues.