Internal Family+ Systems
What is INternal Family+ Systems Therapy?
Internal Family Systems is also known as Systemic Constellations, is an approach to understanding and resolving personal, familial, or organizational issues. Rooted in systemic thinking, this therapeutic method explores the interconnectedness of individuals within a system and aims to bring hidden dynamics to light and resolve unhealthy entanglements.
At its core, Internal Family Systems recognizes that our lives are woven into intricate webs of relationships, and disruptions or imbalances within these systems can impact our well-being. By externalizing internal struggles and making them tangible through physical representations, individuals can gain profound insights and work towards healing and resolution.
A Brief History
Internal Family Systems takes its base in Constellations Therapy, which originated in the 1980s through the pioneering work of German therapist Bert Hellinger. Drawing inspiration from family systems therapy, phenomenology, and indigenous wisdom, Hellinger developed a methodology that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. The term "constellation" refers to the arrangement of individuals or elements within a system, symbolizing the complex interplay of relationships.
Over the years, Constellations Therapy has evolved and expanded beyond familial systems to address a wide range of issues, including those within organizations, communities, and even one's relationship with oneself. Its effectiveness lies in its ability to uncover underlying dynamics that may not be immediately apparent and to facilitate profound shifts in perception and understanding.
What is it Used For?
Internal Family Systems has proven beneficial for addressing a variety of challenges, including but not limited to:
Family Dynamics: Explore and resolve issues within family systems, uncovering patterns that may be impacting current relationships.
Personal Growth: Gain clarity on personal challenges, discover hidden motivations, and work towards personal transformation.
Relationship Issues: Understand and navigate complex relationship dynamics, whether in romantic partnerships, friendships, or professional connections.
Health and Well-being: Address physical or emotional health issues by exploring their systemic roots and identifying potential sources of imbalance.
Organizational Dynamics: Resolve conflicts and enhance team dynamics within organizational settings, fostering a healthier and more productive work environment.
How it is Done Online with Wooden Figures
Internal Family Systems can be done in groups and one-on-one. Offline and online. Online sessions are conducted over Zoom, and wooden figures are utilized to represent individuals/events within the system.
As a client you present your problem and a question at hand. As a facilitator I create a visual representation of your relationships or challenges and we both choose key figures, as if drawn from from a mental slide associated with your problem. We interpret the constellation, seek insights and ultimately resolve it with spoken truth statements to help untie the knots and unhealthy entanglements, like in a movie we aim for the ultimate denouement.
About Elena Mosaner
Elena Mosaner, MS, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, ICF Certified Coach and Consellation Therapist with over 15 years of experience in helping people in profesisional and personal development and wellness issues. She is also an author and the founder of HypnoCloud, a digital hypnotherapy app.
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