1. A Solid Grounding in Family Systems Theory
This ensures we understand the dynamics and complexities of family interactions, providing a strong foundation for the work. This then enables us to find a place of respectful inclusion for everyone whilst still maintaining healthy boundaries.
2. A Deep Respect for Known Facts
This keeps us from being swayed by magical thinking or wishful interpretations. Any intuitive leaps of understanding are always tested against the facts.
3. Being Comfortable with Uncertainty
When facts remain uncertain or elusive, we embrace the humility of not knowing. Rather than forcing a hasty conclusion, we allow space for clarity to emerge in its own time.
4.Deep Integration of Mindfulness.
By combining mindfulness with these principles, facilitators and participants stay grounded, engaged, and open during representations. This method strengthens your mindfulness practice, helping you integrate it more deeply into your everyday life and relationships.
Relationship with Family Constellations
Mindful Representations take the traditional Family Constellations approach and add a generous sprinkle of mindfulness. We focus on being present, grounding ourselves in the known facts of a family’s history, and balancing that with creative inspiration. The grounding in the facts leads us to the principles that support the flow of love. Then the skilled mindful facilitator can explore the energy guided by the facts and the principles. They can also engage their creative inspiration as they build mental bridges to times gone by and as they plug into powerful metaphors that describe the processes they are observing as the representation unfolds
It’s like walking a tightrope between structure and spontaneity. We also integrate historical knowledge, family therapy, and other therapeutic approaches to provide a well-rounded experience. Participants get hands-on practice with mindfulness techniques, such as non-judgmental awareness and embracing challenges. Facilitators are trained to weave mindfulness into their sessions and to engage creatively with the energy from representatives, all while staying firmly rooted in the facts—no making things up here!
