A River Runs Through It gives great indepth information on how the work came about. From what I remember much of the theory was influenced by Ivan (oh boy, I'm sure I'll butcher the spelling so I'll do it more phoneticlally) Borismenyanaj with his transgenerational influences and the practial application methods were influenced by Jacob Marino and psychodrama.
It may also be helpful to break the work down into two sections. The theory piece then the practical application of the constellation.
I have done consulting with the University of Virignia Department of Family Medicine in which case theory was used to aid in counseling. We didn't have to do an actually constellation to have impact on cases. Clients are given exercises and thoughts on shifting ways of thinking to follow the orders of love.
I have also had Gestalt Therapists call me in when they have reached an impasse in therapy and the Hellinger work opened up new movement.
Interesting you are trying to prove Hellinger work has no place in psychology yet I'm finding psychotherapists who have exhausted all other methods of treatment are turning to Hellinger work for answers and assistance. Best yet, they are finding the answers through this work.
Dee
>Daniel Booth Cohen wrote: > >>I am working on a Masters degree in psychology. For one of my >>papers I am writing about why Bert Hellinger and Family >>Constellations have no place in American psychology, as represented >>by academic research and licensed clinical practice. >> >> >> >>A dismissive answer is that Hellinger and Family Constellations are >>not legitimate subjects. It's like asking the same question about >>"Dear Abby" or "Dame Edna." One response is that Hellinger and >>Constellation work are emerging as legitimate in other parts of the >>world. >> >> >> >>My question is, can anyone cite jurisdictions, professional >>associations, government agencies, licensing boards, etc. that have >>sanctioned or legitimized the use of constellation work? >> >> >> >>Dan >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: annieblock@xxxxxxx [mailto:annieblock@xxxxxxx] >>Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 4:21 PM >>To: ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: Re: [ConstellationTalk] Family Constellations and Buddhism >> >> >> >>Dear Chris and Dan and group, >> >>Thank you so much for creating the space to address the convergence >>of Buddhism and Family Constellations. I have often felt while >>watching Bert work, that he was so "in the flow" of love's energy >>that all was held, all was acceptable, all was present, and I was >>in the presence of an "enlightened" being. >> >>I particularly appreciated th article on your website, Chris, on >>holding the therapeutic "paradigms" in your practice. In my private >>practice as a psychotherapist using energy-based therapies, >>thoughts of these seemingly conflicting approaches appear, and >>sometimes I can let them go, let myself go, and surrender to trust >>that my client's process is unfolding as it should, if I can just >>stay out of the way! At these times, in holding this space, my >>client often creates the intervention that their own soul requires. >>I sometimes find it more more difficult to enter this space when >>facilitating constellations but hope that this will come in time >>with more experience and confidence. >>It's wonderful to be able to share these ideas with you all, so far >>away! I was just in Oaxaca with Bert and practitioners from many of >>the Americas. It's inspiring to see what inroads the Latin >>Americans have made in their cultures with this work. There were >>more than 600 practitioners there! One shared with me that Family >>Court Judges in her country are using this work to resolve custody >>disputes in divorce proceedings! >>Anyway, I appreciate being on-line with all of you! >>Annie Block Pearl, MS >>Integrative Therapist >>New York, New York >>annieblock@xxxxxxx >> >> >> >> >>To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >>ConstellationTalk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> >> >>Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service >>. >> >>Yahoo! Groups Sponsor >> >> >> >> >>To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >>ConstellationTalk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> >> >>Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service >>. >> >>________________________________________________________________________ >>This email has been scanned using the CleanPort MEF antivirus >>system. Funded for members by the Doctors.net.uk Bulletin service >>How does this protect me? http://www.Doctors.net.uk/qualityemail >>________________________________________________________________________ >> >> >