Frequently Asked Questions
Private Sessions
After 20 years of offering The Constellation Approach in private sessions, we have decided to end these offerings and only offer 5-day Immersion programs in a group setting.
TCA™ 5‑Day Immersion
1. What is a TCA™ 5‑Day Immersion?
Each 5‑Day Immersion is designed to guide your healing through three powerful modalities — Family Constellations, Energy Medicine, and the Awareness of Soul Nature — the core tenets of The Constellation Approach™. During a 5‑Day Immersion, we’ll teach the philosophy that underpins TCA™, facilitate individual constellations, group constellations, direct constellations, offer guided meditations, moderate sharing rounds and provide many opportunities for learning.
The Ten Universal Themes common to all families, as well as our unique Soul Nature Constellations, will encompass many of the Constellations facilitated. The 5‑Day Immersion is designed to take each participant through a personal journey of transformation in relation to their family and ancestral lineage as well as to lay a solid foundation for anyone who wishes to learn the art and practice of Family Constellations.
2. How can I best prepare for The Constellation Approach™ 5‑Day Immersion
We encourage you to purchase our book — The Constellation Approach: Finding Peace Through Your Family Lineage. Take the time to engage yourself in the philosophy of TCA’s approach to Family Constellations, including the Ten Universal Themes, practice the exercises for each of the Ten Universal Themes and envision what you would like to receive from the 5‑Day Immersion. Figurines are available on Amazon. We also recommend journal writing to keep track of your personal process and progress.
3. What issues can I present during the 5‑Day Immersions?
Any issue can be presented as everyone can benefit from The Constellation Approach™ regardless of relationship with family members or the degree to which the family history is known.
4. Can anyone attend The Constellation Approach™ 5‑Day Immersion?
Yes, it is open to the general public. Many people choose to study and utilize this approach to deepen their healing and evolution of their personal consciousness. Often participants there are first-time participants alongside others who’ve attended previous Immersions with us. This blend of new and experienced participants lends itself very well to a rich learning environment during the 5‑Day Immersion.
There are usually participants from all walks of life, background, education, ethnicity, race, spiritual belief and more present. For those in the healing and helping professions, the 5‑Day Immersion offers an added modality to incorporate into their perspectives.
5. Is this like family therapy and do I bring my whole family?
The Constellation Approach™ is not family therapy in the traditional sense. It is not necessary to bring your whole family to an Immersion. You may attend alone or can bring one or two family members who’ve registered, such as a parent, sibling or adult child. It is very powerful when couples, siblings or parents and adult children attend together. Each has their own unique path of healing and evolution in regard to their Family of Origin and ancestral linage. There may be similarities, but reactions and responses are specific to each person during their Constellation and throughout the Immersion.
6. Will I get to set up my constellation if I attend?
Over the duration of the 5‑Day Immersion, there will be numerous opportunities to do your own constellation where you are the person working. Because the 5‑Day Immersion is limited to 20 people and the focus of the Immersion is on experiential learning, the majority of the time will be the facilitation of Constellations. From facilitating our Constellation programs for over twenty years, we hold that those who attend our Immersions receive what they have come for, whether one does their own constellation, is chosen as a representative in another’s constellation, or observes numerous constellations throughout the Immersion. We encourage that those who choose to attend the 5‑Day Immersion come with the intention to fully immerse themselves in the experience as a client, representative and supportive witness/observer to the constellations of the other participants.
7. Must I attend all the days of the 5‑Day Immersion?
We encourage all participants to attend the full program offering. That is, Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm. However, we recognize that there are circumstances where it’s necessary to leave early, arrive later or miss a day. There are no pro-rated rates for missed days.
8. What is your refund policy regarding the 5‑Day Immersions?
Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to each workshop will entitle registrants to a full refund, less an administration fee of $200. No refunds can be made if cancellation occurs 44 days or less from first day (Wednesday) of the Immersion.
9. What are the logistics regarding the 5‑Day Immersion?
Dates: | Immersion dates |
Registration: | Registration is sold out for the October 5-Day Immersion. Check back for future offerings. |
Location: | Healing Arts of Belmont* 750 Pleasant Street Belmont, MA 02478 *approximately 30 minutes west of downtown Boston and Logan International Airport). |
Cost: | $1850 per person, registration required. |
Deposit: | $925 upon registration |
Balance: | $925 due 45 days prior to first day (Wednesday) of the Immersion |
Days: | Wednesday through Sunday |
Start time: | 9:30 am |
End time: | 6:00 pm |
Lunch: | Lunch is one hour, from approximately 1-2 pm, and not included in cost of the Immersion. There are numerous lunch locations nearby, or bring your own lunch and snacks if desired. |
10. How do I apply for the 5‑Day Immersion?
You can learn more about the Immersion and review the course dates on the 5‑Day Immersion page.
11. Do you have a payment plan?
There are no payment plans beyond the deposit upon registration and deferred balance payment 45 days prior to start of the Immersion.
12. What if the Immersion is postponed or cancelled?
The Constellation Approach™ reserves the right to postpone, cancel or change the program schedule in the event of unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. The Constellation Approach™ is not responsible for students’ travel, lodging or incidental expenses.
13. What’s the format of the 5‑Day Immersion?
The 5‑Day Immersion is a path of study and full immersion into theory, personal constellations, representative experiences, self-directed exercises, and guided imagery meditations. Some of the key themes presented are:
— The theory and practice of Family Constellations
— The Journey of the Soul in relation to your family
— The Ten Universal Themes inherent to all families
— Deconstructing Constellations as a way of learning
— Understanding your experience as a Representative in Constellations
— Levels of Consciousness traversed in Constellations
— Individual, Familial and Societal Energy Fields in Constellations
14. How are the 5‑Day Immersions similar and different from each other?
The general design of each 5‑Day Immersion is similar in the sense that theory, Constellations, group exercises, guided meditations, sharing rounds, and more will be presented during each Immersion. Because the make‑up of participants within each 5‑Day Immersion will be distinctive, the issues that are presented will differ. The level of understanding among participants will be diverse, thus each 5‑Day Immersion will have its own unique flavor and experience.
15. What must I do to fully embody the work?
For those wishing to embark upon a personal healing journey with regard to their family ancestral lineage, attending one or more Immersions can be enough. Those wishing to fully embody this Approach, hone their skills as a representative, learn the art of facilitation and maintain the connection to a community of like-minded individuals that builds during the Immersions, attending six 5‑Day Immersions and beyond is absolutely welcomed.
16. Is the 5‑Day Immersion only for therapists?
Not at all; the Immersion is designed for anyone who wishes to embark upon a personal healing journey of transformation in relation to their ancestral lineage.
17. Is the 5‑Day Immersion designed for those who wish to incorporate the work into their private practice as healers or therapists?
Yes, for healers and therapists who wish to add Family Constellations to their knowledge base the 5‑Day Immersions offer a thorough introduction both theoretical and experientially. As one attends more Immersions their comprehension of The Constellation Approach™ deepens. Almost immediately healers and therapists will recognize that their view of clients will broaden to include several generations as well as the recognition of Soul agreements.