The Art And Practice Of Family Constellation Flashcards
It takes enormous strength to hold back and remain standing at the boundary, especially for a beginner. The emptiness behind the mystery is hard to endure and we seek explanations to dispel the threat of the mysterious
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I believe that the most significant source of strength for a therapist comes from being called to a halt at the boundary of the mystery
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The most appropriate attitude towards the mysteries is to stand quietly in respect. In this position of respect something flows from the unknown.
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In a collected and calm state, something helpful comes out of the darkness into the light.
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If you stop at that point - asking the mystery as it were - then it pulls back immediately and you’re left with no power.
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From a lack of desire for that kind of knowledge and a readiness to face the mystery as well as the power it grants, comes courage and a chance of acting in a way that is helpful.
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It does require a certain concentration and inner calm , which is often described as being collected.
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It would appear that the mere decision to set up a constellation is sufficient to set the field in motion
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Constellations merely show energies which exist in a family. It is tempting to draw conclusions about facts in the family from what appears, but the therapist and client are treading on thin ice in such an attempt
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Therapists can set up a constellation in supervision groups for the family of a client without the client being present…the room fills up with the same powerful intensity when clients set up their own constellations
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Constellations are basically timeless. What is experienced while standing in a particular place in a constellation has nothing to do with a particular period of time, but rather with a basic inner image.
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