Family Constellations: A Practical Guide to Uncovering the Origins of Family Conflict

This is a GREAT book it really breaks things down and explains things in simple understandable english. I highly recommend this book.

Excellent book; fairly simple and short. Explains the principles of Family Constellations, and the therapy protocol that Hellinger designed to help people heal and solve problems arising from family disfunction and misunderstandings. The therapy works even when family members are unavailable (unwilling, estranged or deceased).

The book provides basic information about what family constellations are. It’s a quick and easy ready.

I have attended two constellations and had a lot of questions that this book in a didactical, fluent, full of real cases has resolved. After reading this book I do have a better understanding of how and whom this Therapy can help, but also what I should work out further, in and outside this Therapy, to heal my own family constellation and thus our destiny.

I have purchased and given away dozens of copies of this wonderful book. It provides an easy to understand overview of Family Constellations. Great for sharing with people who are brand new to the amazing concepts and healing processes of Family Constellations.

I didn't agree with a lot of the premises.For instance if a member of the family cut themselves off from the others,I don't think it's always necessary to fill in the gap--just let them go.They have free will.I know it does help some people but you really have to get someone to do it with you--no self help here.

Superb book with concise writing. Dr. Manne writes in a clear and pity style with no fluff. This book has excellent recommendations for the facilitator of Systemic Constellation. Jeffrey Rich Facilitator and Author

I wish I could find the original book this reads like a short version. It’s explained but I red the book in 2 days… Good information but not enough.

Bert Hellinger's life work is beautifully summarized in this book. I loved the clarity and simplicity it gives to a profound discipline of Family Constellation. Someone must translate it in Hindi so it reaches to more people across the country.

Before commenting on the text, there should perhaps be a health warning here. From experience, the technique described in this book can draw out powerful feelings. Hence, it is best not done with proper supervision, and access to therapy. I bought this book to get an introduction to Family Constellation theory, with the possibility of using the technique in my psychotherapeutic practice, in which I can also call upon supervision in. With that in mind, this is an excellent introduction to the basic theory and technique of Family Constellations devised by Bert Hellinger which can be practiced in both a group situation, on in one to one therapy. The one proviso is that it does require space. How this is done is described in the text, and in it participants can do a psychodrama acting the roles of various members of a persons family, or group of work participants. The theory behind it is also described succinctly, though I can imagine some people of a particular scientific bent of mind objecting, but which works from a psychological viewpoint. All this in not too many pages. All in all highly recommended for a clear introduction to the technique, that could not be bettered. .

Facile à lire.

C'est le premier livre que je lis dans ce domaine. Pourtant j'ai beaucoup appris, c'est bien decrit et tres claire.

Clear, concise and succinct. It explains the background, principles and examples in a way that is easy to read and understand. Good for those new to Family Constellations or a bit bamboozled by it all and wanting a quick and easy insight.