The Power of Family Secrets

Uncovering the Hidden Dynamics of Family Constellation Bert Hellinger's groundbreaking work on Family Constellation reveals the profound impact of hidden traumas, excluded members, and unresolved dynamics on our lives.

These "family secrets" can unconsciously affect later generations, causing repeating patterns, suffering, and dysfunction. But by bringing these buried histories into the light, we can begin to heal and restore balance to our family systems.

As John Bradshaw notes, "Family secrets can go back for generations... All the secrets get acted out." These secrets can manifest as inexplicable behaviours or fates carried by descendants, such as a child unconsciously embodying a grandparent's unresolved grief or taking on a parent's former partner's role.

So how do these secrets show up in our lives?

They can appear as entanglements, where later family members unconsciously "entangle" with earlier members' fates, affecting life choices, relationships, and well-being. Or they can manifest as feelings of exclusion, where someone forgotten or pushed away remains in the system's unconscious, carrying their burden.

The Family Constellation Process offers a powerful tool for uncovering these hidden dynamics. By using symbolic representations of family members, we can map the hidden patterns and reveal the "soul system" driving our behaviours. This process aims to find a "movement towards life" by acknowledging hidden truths and restoring balance, allowing love and health to flow.

The goal is to understand the root cause of recurring problems, release individuals from unconscious obligations, and find personal freedom and a healthy place within the family system. When life force energy flows, everything seems easy and light. It is effortless to exist.

To uncover your dysfunctional family dynamics, schedule your first session.