The Dynamic Constellation Difference
Constellation work is said to be systemic. Systemics is the branch of science that studies holistic systems where a system is simply a set of interacting or interdependent entities, real or abstract, forming an integrated whole. Systems thinking is a style of thinking, reasoning and problem solving that starts with the recognition of system properties when considering any given problem — known or unknown. When considering a choice, consider the potential consequences of any decisions on all parts of a system, including any other connected or related systems. You eat not just for a part of your system of taste (your tongue) but also for nutritional requirements of every cell in the whole body. Food is within another system — you choose among several systems of food production. With consideration of these subsequent systems and how the elements of that system affect your system, you can choose organic produce from a local farm. If you only consider how much time you have, you choose fast food. You can't really escape consideration of all of these systems because they exist. The world is a complex system of interconnected systems. Life is systemic. Success of life depends on your consideration of the systems and its elements you are connected with. When you disregard an important element or whole system, it will catch up with you.
If you think you don't really know what all the systems you are connected with are or what elements are in each system, you do. It is innate. It's a part of your development — you develop systemically. You might not be able to articulate 100% of each element of each system but you might, if you didn't rely on words alone. If you don't rely on your innate understanding then you are left to rely on someone else's innate understanding, which to you is merely an opinion. It's not based on taking into consideration your entirety like you would; they are taking into consideration their entirety — we just happen to do a lot of the same things — odds are, they are not too far off … or are they?
A Dynamic Constellation takes into consideration the unknown as well as the known. After all, if you could articulate the details of the problem you could most likely resolve it. It's the missing pieces that delay resolution.
The Dynamic Constellation Process
A Natural Dynamic Constellation
Much of the 'work' of a constellation occurs naturally. A client describes a situation, the constellation is laid out accordingly and the natural flow between the relationships involved in the situation is given due time and space to allow the reveal of what may have been indistinct. Unacknowledged factors revealed, there is the phase of increased awareness of what is and time for the representative to more deeply recognize what really has been going on in the focused situation. With new insights gained, re–assessment of the situation can lead to recognition of alternative choices. New choices made by the representatives will contribute to resolution of the whole situation — there will be noticeable differences in the results. In a Natural Dynamic Constellation we also let the resolutions emerge naturally — where ever there is discordance, we make small adjustments to the constellation until it reaches a more neutral state. Once it reaches that state, that constellation is finished for that inquest.
A natural constellation can happen almost in silence. The interaction and intervention is very subtle during a natural constellation. So little that it seems like nothing could come of such work, but with a trained eye you can follow the subtle adjustments to refreshed results to each participant … and sometimes further since participants are involved in other aspects of life where the new results may also emerge.
A Dynamic Constellation Session with Agendas
A session is more interactive and there is more active involvement in not only the arrangement of the constellation but in working out resolution. A session includes agendas which you choose such as a situation at work or a situation with a specific person. In a Natural Dynamic Constellation we start with your chosen situation and we let what ever comes up come up. Agendas can be worked to try out a new option like if you moved or took another job and what would you have to go through to make these major changes.
Constellation work is educational in that it can demonstrate how you've arrived at the results you are living now — showing you how many things you might not have considered actually contributed to the results you're living now. You can engage in a constellation session and see how your input alters your results. You can work a constellation to test out changes you've been considering to get a sense of what it would take to actually make those changes. You can become aware of unforeseen elements and how things would become. Constellation work can appear to be an exercise for demonstrating how things work — with your input and without it. It can show you how you affect the results … and how you are not the only considerations to the input toward on your results.
Periodic Update
I usually do periodic updates for those who continue on with constellation work. Complex problems can be the entanglement of many elements. It can take several constellations to work through the entire situation and to get satisfying resolution. You need to have had a Natural Dynamic Constellation or a Dynamic Constellation with Agendas Session to order a Periodic Update.
When I receive your order, I will schedule your update for my next available opening. You will need to send me a description of any updates to the situation you've been working on and where you'd like me to focus the periodic update constellation to get more of this situation resolved. Send your update in writing since we won''t be connecting on the internet or in person.
When it comes time for your constellation I will do the constellation but we will not connect. I will use the descriptions you provided for me to set up and work the update constellation. I will video record your constellation. I approach the constellation recording as if I were reporting updates to you — I just focus on going from prior constellation work and how far you've come toward what you'd like to achieve since your last constellation or session.
Why Dynamic Constellation Work?
Most Common Reasons For Having A Dynamic Constellation
Over the years, I've found that there are two primary, general reasons why people have a Dynamic Constellation Session. The first reason is to resolve an existing complex problem and the second reason is to create or start a new project.
The third most common reason people engage in constellation work is because they are the type of person who naturally considers self development to be ongoing throughout a lifetime and make it a priority like any other self–supportive practice. The forth major reason given for having a constellation session is for well—being or health reasons.
Complicated Problems
A Dynamic Constellation isn't like a therapy session. It's not for reasoning out the how or why's — it's about resolution. Once you have a pearl, it can be very difficult to clearly see the grain of sand … particularly if it's been 20, 40 or even 60 years in the making. Constellation work is phenomenological — details are revealed not forced. And although constellation work tends to continue on past the session for days, weeks and even months, very rarely can a major complex situation that took years to build be resolved with one constellation.
Constellation work is more like getting the knots out of a metal chain necklace — you have to do a little pulling at the center to get things loose enough to see where the real knots are from the bunched up chain on top. Long term situations need some time — coax it a bit then give it some breathing room. And it's a much more gentle approach. This is also why one of the immediate benefits of a constellation is the relief experienced from the release of built up pressure from this kind of conflict. It's difficult to resolve issues while under constant strain. Resolution comes more easily once some tension has been released during the revealing of the details in a constellation.
If you've been involved in a Family Constellation it's easier for you to understand that complexity can transcend time, but for those of you who have no constellation experience here is an example:
An Example
A client wanted an intimate relationship. Although the client was into their 50s, the client had not been in a serious relationship for about 8 years. It took four sessions on family of origin, primarily inclusive of maternal relationship and two sessions on relationships with men. The six sessions took place in under a two month period. Less then a week after the sixth session, the client started a new intimate relationship.
Something New
In constellation work we usually see that starting something new also requires dealing with some old before being free enough to fully start building the new. How locked in or tied down to the current situation you are has an affect. Constellation work can help you see what you'd drag along with you if you don't resolve it before starting something new. You can also avoid false new start leads when you're actually engaged in tying up old loose ends.
An Example Continued
In the example above, it became clear in the second session on relationships with men that there were still unresolved issues from family of origin. It was explained to the client these unresolveds affected relationships with men — regardless. The client did not choose to have another family of origin constellation and after several months into the relationship, there was clear demonstration of the themes that were revealed as unresolved family of origin issues.
Creating Something New
I have seen people use the constellation method to build an entirely new lifestyle. It takes a lot of guts and very few people have the stamina to make themselves a full time job. But for some who have found themselves at ground zero after the demolition dust has cleared, engaging in constellation work is an excellent way to build anew with foresight instead of trying to re-arrange it all with hindsight.
Self–Support
People will get a constellation session every one to three months as a supportive measure to keep them on track while working on a large project or to see themselves through a difficult transition. Constellation work can be a part of any other practice and work in conjunction with any other supportive modality of choice. Some engage in a constellation for the necessary relief they need from a regular, stress filled lifestyle.
Medical and Health Issues
It's astounding how many people use constellation work for health related issues. A constellation session isn't going to cure you of turrets, but you can glean a plethora of phenomenological insight into many aspects of its manifestation. Many people find some relief from more fully understanding the roll a health issue plays in their life.
Introductory Constellation
Try Agenda
Intrigued by what you've heard about constellation work but not sure what it can do for you? Work through one agenda you have and see how that situation improves.
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A Complimentary Consultation
Why Have A Consult?
A consult can give you a reasonable idea about what areas are presenting as dominant. When one area or even detail is noticeably dominant it can over shadow other areas and make the smooth flow of a normally complex lifestyle of our times more difficult to manage and navigate.
Another reason to have a consult … it's complimentary. And even a constellation about engaging in further constellation work has been reported to bring immediate relief, more clarity and even a few resolutions.
The Consult
I will do A natural Dynamic Constellation with the Agenda of revealing major areas that are sources of tension and get an idea of how much constellation work it would take to alleviate these points.
Simply "clearing the air" between immediate family members, family of origin, co–workers and⁄or amongst your social networks is a very common revelation for just about everyone. Even simple issues in these general areas can be found to aggravate health and well being, distract from spending time in more gainful endeavors and interfere with clear decision making.
For example, if you have been trying to accomplish some project, a constellation will generally show this and will then reveal some obstacles. A constellation can also point to areas of focus that may be draining your energies and therefore taking away from something else you'd rather be focused on.
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Testimonials
I haven't been collecting testimonials because results tend to be very specific and customized to the individuals involved and can sound incomprehensible out of context, however, recently at a gathering there was some sharing of the results of a particular constellation with an individual who had never heard of systemic constellation work and they said they felt "changed just by hearing the story". I'm starting to collect testimonials for this reason and I will post them here.
In addition to dynamicconstellations.com, I've been working on several other sites where I will publish actual constellations — one of which will contain constellations of people in the public arena. You can compare the published constellation notes or videos to what's been published before and after the constellation work in media. See for your self what constellation work can do.
Lisa R DeMars