Constellations work is inherently de-stabilizing. This is not a bad thing. It
just means that the way we’ve structured ourselves to keep ourselves safe in
the past is altered. All of us can report what it’s like to feel shook up (even
in a good way) after a constellation experience. Therefore, anyone who is
really have a hard time maintaining a sense of stability in their sense of “I”
probably isn’t a good candidate for general constellations (or others kinds of
de-stabilizing alternative healing work). I imagine ritual constellations and
that sort of thing would probably be okay.
Of course, it’s all case to case, but for me, if someone gives me a sense that
they are already fairly de-stabilized (especially anything that feels like
rampant anxiety) I advise they hold off until they’ve gotten a bit more stable.
I am kind, direct and clear with them, and they usually appreciate the caution.
There could be other situations not to do constellations, but that one is a big
red flag for me, especially as many people who are trained don’t necessarily
have a clinical background, have a sense of wanting to help everyone, and may
not know to be on the lookout for this sort of thing…
Peace!
The Rev. Leslie Nipps
Convivium Constellations - Founder, Practitioner & Trainer
www.conviviumconstellations.com
Ask me about the West Coast Constellations Intensive, May 30-June 3, 2018,
www.westcoastconstellations.com
"Hasten to that which supports." - The I Ching
On Mar 15, 2018, at 12:53 PM, Linda Conyard linda.conyard@xxxxxxxxxxx
[ConstellationTalk] <ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Margie
I can share what I did when a women in a group identified with schizophrenia. I
asked her what does it look like when she has an episode? I asked what she
usually does for herself when she has an episode? And I asked what she wanted
me to do if she had an episode.
She was very clear with all her answers and she did a beautiful piece of work
which changed her whole appearance.
I also noticed that after each piece of work she would go outside, so she was
self regulating all day. She would come back in and check in with me after each
piece of work. She had an awesome day.
I personally don't have forms that people fill out so I never know exactly what
is in the group.
I would ask this lady what makes her ask these questions and get some more
information from her.
Hope this is helpful.
Linda
Trauma & Transgenerational Therapist and
Inner Work Business Mentor for Women
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On 16 Mar 2018, at 5:29 am, Margie McCallum margie_mccallum@xxxxxxxxxxx
[ConstellationTalk] <ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear fellow facilitators et al.
First, thank you! I am new to the group and very glad to be part of it.
I have a group of keen people learning over the next nine months to
facilitate the family constellations work. I have been asked two questions
that I cannot answer: 1. For whom might this work be a dangerous trigger?
2. What kind of person
might be dangerous to have as a representative?
The woman who asked was particularly wondering about someone with
schizophrenia, but her question is also wider that this.
Many thanks,
Margie
