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Family Constellations is a healing approach that helps you uncover the hidden patterns & dynamics within your family system. We can begin the deep work of healing and transformation by bringing these patterns, traumas, and unresolved conflicts into the light. It’s a process that works at the energetic and soul level, guiding you toward restoring balance, clarity, and peace in your life. This restoration becomes evident in the physical, mental & emotional changes that appear in your daily life. All this leads you to break free from old cycles and find a new sense of harmony and understanding within yourself.
In Family Constellations, the facilitator guides you through exploring your family system, often using tools like figurines, visualizations, or intuitive channeling to uncover deeper, hidden issues. In group sessions, other people may be used as representatives. The goal is to shift long-standing patterns, heal emotional wounds, and restore balance in your life. The results are profound, opening the pathway to a newfound sense of freedom and peace.
Anyone can benefit from Family Constellation! Whether you’re facing family trauma, emotional blocks, anxiety, relationship struggles, or looking to heal generational wounds, this work offers a powerful path to healing. It’s especially valuable for those seeking personal growth, healing from the past, or resolving deep emotional challenges that have been lingering for years.
Yes, Family Constellations is highly effective for healing family trauma. It helps uncover and resolve subconscious issues or patterns that may have been passed down through generations that the client is oftentimes unaware of. By bringing these hidden dynamics into conscious awareness, one can heal old wounds, release emotional blockages, and build a healthier, more harmonious relationship with life.
Absolutely! All of our Family Constellation sessions are live online so you can experience the full benefits no matter where you are. You can easily join our virtual sessions if you’re in America, Canada, the UK, Asia, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, or anywhere else in the world. The flexibility of online sessions means you have access to the transformative healing of Family Constellations from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are.
What languages do you speak?
All of our sessions are in English. However, you are welcome to complete your sessions in another language with a trusted interpreter of your choice. Nikki speaks and understands Italian and Spanish but still requires a translator in those sessions.
No, not at all. Therapy works with the mind, while Family Constellations works at an energetic level. We do not explore your feelings or the narratives of your life or family. Instead, we allow the field to unfold itself to create deep and profound changes at the soul level.
Family Constellations is for everyone. Since it addresses the whole of each person- physical, mental, spiritual & emotional on so many levels, it is helpful for any challenges. For a list of some of the issues for which Family Constellations has been used, check out our About Family Constellations page.
No, not at all. It does not matter if you do not remember or know anyone in your family, even your parents.
You can have success with Family Constellations, even if you don’t know anything about your birth parents. Your cells know, and that is all that matters. Family Constellations is a very well-known method to bring healing to adoptees.
Family Constellations is a powerful tool for personal growth, especially when addressing unresolved issues in your life. This method helps uncover and release blocks caused by the past, so you can break free from the patterns that may have been holding you back. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply looking to heal emotional wounds, Family Constellations offers a profound opportunity for lasting emotional healing and growth.
Healing The Unknown was founded by Nikki Reiser, a dedicated practitioner of Family Constellations. Nikki trained under renowned facilitators Marina Toledo and Mark Wolynn, both of whom were mentored by Bert Hellinger, the founder of Family Constellations. With a deep understanding of the transformative power of uncovering family patterns, Nikki brings her expertise and compassionate guidance to each workshop, ensuring a truly transformative experience for all participants.
No specific background is needed. Anyone from any walk of life is welcome to join.
1-on-1 Family Constellation sessions usually last between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the depth of the work. However, 30-minute increments can be added to any session if you prefer. To prepare, I’ll ask you to fill out a pre-session form, which helps us better understand your background as well as the issue you’d like to explore. This form provides valuable insights, ensuring the session is tailored to your needs. For the actual session, all you’ll need is a quiet, comfortable space to relax and fully engage in the process
Absolutely. Although Nikki’s extraordinary gift to channel the field is powerful, accurate, and useful, she does fantastic work with figurines, footsteps, representatives, and other traditional Family Constellation methods.
That is entirely up to you. Once a person connects to the field, their sense of self-knowing and connection to their authentic needs is usually heightened. This often allows clients “know” exactly when to come back. However, please note that even with just your first session, the issue you are addressing and its connecting issues will begin to unfold immediately- whether you notice, see, or feel it or not. Some people return immediately; some wait anywhere from 1 month to a year. It depends on what feels right for each individual.
A 1-on-1 Family Constellation session is a deeply transformative experience that helps uncover the hidden patterns within your family system. Using a blend of traditional Family Constellation techniques and intuitive channeling, I’ll guide you through identifying the unconscious influences that impact your relationships, emotions, and life decisions. These personalized sessions facilitate profound healing by addressing the root causes of family trauma, ancestral imbalances, and generational patterns, bringing clarity, emotional release, and lasting change.
In addition to the traditional Family Constellation therapy tools, I have the ability to channel the wisdom of the field directly through me. As a conduit for this higher intelligence, I can access hidden details within your family system that might not be immediately apparent through conventional methods. This process brings forward deeply healing insights, offering fresh perspectives on your family dynamics and providing guidance for transformation.
Each 1-on-1 Family Constellation session is completely tailored to you. We begin with briefly looking at your personal challenges and family dynamics. We then move into the constellation process, which may include figurines, visualizations, and my intuitive channeling as tools that will allow the field to show us profound insights into the hidden dynamics affecting the different areas of your life. This provides space for the emotional & energetic release of blocks so that healing can occur.
1-on-1 Family Constellation sessions usually last between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the depth of the work. However, 30-minute increments can be added to any session if you prefer. To prepare, I’ll ask you to fill out a pre-session form, which helps us better understand your background as well as the issue you’d like to explore. This form provides valuable insights, ensuring the session is tailored to your needs. For the actual session, all you’ll need is a quiet, comfortable space to relax and fully engage in the process.
Booking a 1-on-1 Family Constellation session is simple! Just head to our booking page, select the service and date that works best for you, and you’re all set. All sessions are held online, so you can experience healing from the comfort of your own home. After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation along with a pre-session form to fill out, helping us ensure we’re fully prepared for your session.
Individual sessions are all about you! We take our time to explore your challenges, blocks, and your system so you can experience deep, intensive shifts and unfoldings. In Individual Sessions, there are no witnesses or representatives; it is just you getting the individualized care and support you need from a professional and caring facilitator who can wisely guide you as you move through your healing journey.
Add to answer: Certainly! Please email us in advance to keep us informed. You will need to ensure that each additional attendee: a) completes the same intake paperwork, and b) receives the Zoom link. Each person must join from their own computer or Zoom account. There is no extra cost; however, we recommend extending your session to accommodate everyone.
Another great way to experience Family Constellations with someone you know is to attend an online Group Workshop or Group Session
Expect nothing specific—the experience is unique to each person. However, many report significant shifts after a session. Emotional release is common, as the process can stir deep, often buried feelings. Relief, sadness, anger, or even joy may arise as long-held tensions come to the surface and are acknowledged. Increased clarity is another frequent outcome, with clients gaining profound insights into family dynamics, patterns, and unresolved issues, leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Because this work is deeply embodied, physical sensations such as tingling, warmth, or tension in certain areas of the body may occur as energy shifts take place. The healing continues beyond the session, often unfolding over days or weeks. Many experience an integration period where emotions continue to process, sometimes through vivid dreams or synchronicities. This is a natural part of the transformation.
Clients also tend to notice behavioral changes, finding themselves making different choices or responding in unexpected ways as new awareness takes root. Lastly, many report feeling a strengthened sense of belonging, empowerment, and deeper connection within their family system, as the work helps to restore balance and understanding.
Trust the process and be patient with yourself. There is no “right” way to experience the aftereffects—everyone’s journey is unique. Listen to your body; if you need rest, take it. If you feel energized, embrace movement. Stay hydrated, and when possible, reflect on your daily habits. Ask yourself if they truly support your highest good—this may be a powerful time to release old, unhealthy patterns. Most importantly, honor the profound shifts that have taken place and give yourself the space to integrate them fully.
In our Group Workshops we are usually exploring one theme or concept such as the Mother Wound or Mental Illness or looking at important topics such as money, relationships. In our workshops you will be doing your own work on your own issue for every constellation exercise offered. Sometimes we might break off into dyads, triads or small groups for extra support and connections.
Whether Group Workshops or Group Constellations, there is a lot of value in universal seekers coming together. First, we have the beauty of connections; seeing the faces and hearing the voices of others gathered for the same person allows us to feel safe and cared for whilst also giving us the opportunity to extend that care to others who need it. Then, there is the powerful energy from our collective synergy. When we come together, we create a powerful energy vortex that raises the collective consciousness for each of us. And lastly, there is cost. Group workshops and sessions are a cost-effective way to receive Family Constellations work that can help you on your healing journey.
Group Workshops are an opportunity to explore a particular theme using experiential practices of Family Constellations. In Group Workshops EVERYONE receives constellation work in EVERY session. Our workshops are designed to be fun, moving, and emotionally impactful, allowing profound shifts and changes to occur. All Group Workshops take place live online.
Group Constellations are the traditional form of Family Constellations where participants take on different roles for each constellation. The roles include the person being constellated, the representatives, and the witnesses. Roles are chosen ultimately by the field, but we use a lottery system to let the universe show us its intentions. All Group Sessions take place live online.
Yes! All of our services are offered online, so you can experience the benefits of Family Constellations from the comfort of your own home. Our live online sessions and workshops provide the same depth of insight and connection as in-person sessions, making it easy for anyone to participate, no matter where they are.
No prior experience is not necessary. Whether you’re new to Family Constellations or have attended before, each workshop is a unique experience tailored to the group at hand. The experienced facilitator will guide you through the process, ensuring a supportive and enriching journey for everyone.
Family Constellations can help with a wide range of personal challenges, including anxiety, depression, money challenges, relationship struggles, unresolved trauma, and generational patterns. Many people also turn to workshops for personal growth, emotional clarity, and life transformation. If you’re seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your family system, these sessions offer powerful insights to guide your healing journey.
You can easily register online for an upcoming Family Constellation workshop through our website. See our Calendar of Events where you can choose your preferred date(s) and complete your registration. All bookings are streamlined and securely processed through thundertix. Since our workshops are live online, you can join from anywhere in the world and experience the full depth of Family Constellations in a safe, supportive virtual space.
Before we begin the constellation, I will invite everyone to check in with themselves and see if they feel open to being chosen as a representative. Your participation is always your choice, and your boundaries are honored. If you are selected and, in the moment, feel that you are not up for it, you always have the right to decline. Trust that the field will guide the process, and whatever unfolds will be exactly as it is meant to be.
Check out my article titled, “How To be a Good Representative” on our Facebook page.
Recipient, Representative & Witness.
This is the individual for whom the constellation is set up for. The Recipient plays a central role in the process, as the constellation is designed to explore their personal issues and family dynamics. They are the ones seeking insight, healing, or resolution regarding a specific challenge in their life.
The Witnesses are those who observe the constellation without directly participating as a Recipient or Representative. Their role is important because they bring an outside perspective to the unfolding process. By watching the dynamics and relationships that emerge, they gain insights not only for themselves but also to support the Recipient’s journey.
These are the individuals who stand in for family members or significant issues from the Recipient’s personal and ancestral context. Representatives embody various elements of the Recipient’s family system, allowing the field to express through them to reveal the hidden dynamics at play. Their contributions are crucial, as they provide a tangible representation of the emotions and relationships that the Recipient is working to understand.
Visit our Facebook page to check out my article, “How To Be A Good Representative.” It offers valuable tips, insights, and a comprehensive list of things to avoid.
That’s okay! You can simply join the next available session when the new set of classes begins. To move on to Level 2, you’ll need to have completed at least five modules from Level 1.
No problem! To successfully pass any module, you need to maintain at least 80% attendance and participation.
There won’t be tests or grades, but there will be exercises, readings, and assignments to complete outside of class. You’ll be given plenty of notice, and all the work is designed to support your learning and growth. It’s all about completion—your engagement and effort is what truly matters!
The time required for each module will be clearly outlined in advance, so you can plan accordingly. Aside from the live classes, there will be exercises, reading, and assignments. Expect no more than about an hour per week for homework, depending on your reading and writing speed.
Our classes are fun, engaging, and designed to foster deep learning. With over 26 years of teaching experience, I ensure the sessions are not only educational but also enjoyable for everyone. Your time in class will be a rich and rewarding experience.
No specific background is needed. Anyone from any walk of life is welcome to join.
After completing the training, you will be a certified Family Constellations Facilitator. The training is designed to ensure you feel confident and ready to step into the role of a facilitator, equipped with all the tools and knowledge you need.
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