Systemic & Family Constellations Retreat for Women

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Are you ready to unlock your full potential and live your best life? Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth! Our unique program combines the power of Family Constellations, Theatre & Acting techniques, Meditation, Group Talk, Shadow Work, and Dreams Interpretation to help you heal past traumas, overcome limiting beliefs, and tap into your inner wisdom.

Our program offers a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions, connect with others, and gain valuable insights into your psyche. 

Through Family Constellations, you'll uncover hidden patterns and dynamics that may be holding you back, and learn how to break free from negative cycles.

With practicing theatre techniques, you'll develop your acting skills and learn how to be fully present in the moment, enhancing your communication and interpersonal relationships. 

Meditation and group talk will help you cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and build resilience.

Shadow Work will help you confront and integrate your shadow self, unlocking your full potential and empowering you to live authentically. 

Finally, our Dreams Interpretation sessions will help you decode the messages from your subconscious, providing valuable guidance and clarity.

Taking the first step towards a more empowered life!

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"6 Ways to Grow Your Spirit & connect with your true Self":


Family constellations is a therapeutic approach that aims to reveal the hidden dynamics in a family or relationship in order to address any stressors impacting these relationships and heal them. This alternative approach may help people seeking treatment view their concerns from a different perspective, and therapists may offer the family constellations approach as a treatment for issues proving difficult to treat with traditional therapy. A family constellations session typically takes place in a workshop made up of a group of individuals who are not related. Members of the group stand in for family members of the person or couple presenting a difficulty or concern. Proponents of the family constellations approach believe each member of a family, adult or child, longs to feel significant and find a place within the family construct and support the method as a helpful step in the process of achieving this sense of significance.

Family constellations is also known as Systemic Constellations and Systemic Family Constellations, and it draws on elements of family systems therapy, existential phenomenology, and Zulu beliefs and attitudes to family. In a single session, a Family Constellation attempts to reveal an unrecognized dynamic that spans multiple generations in a given family and to resolve the deleterious effects of that dynamic by encouraging the subject, through representatives, to encounter and accept the factual reality of the past. Family Constellations take their form from family systems psychology, and influential figures in this movement include Jacob Moreno, the founder of psychodrama; Iván Böszörményi-Nagy, the pioneer of transgenerational systemic thinking; Milton Erickson, a pioneer of brief therapy and hypnotherapy; Eric Berne who conceived the concept of life scripts; and Virginia Satir, who developed family sculpture, the precursor of Systemic Constellations.

Family constellations can be used to address a wide range of issues, including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and addiction. It is a unique approach that can help individuals gain a new perspective on their family dynamics and relationships. While it may not be suitable for everyone, it can be a helpful tool for those who are struggling with unresolved issues in their family or relationships.

 

Theatre & Acting techniques The technique is a powerful tool to delve deep into deep-rooted emotions using theatrical expression. It is used to develop improvisation skills, interpret scripts, and create the specific physical characteristics of each character. The goal of this approach is for the client to not focus on themselves but instead concentrate on the consultant in the immediate environment. There is a greater focus on the consultant as opposed to one's internal thoughts or feelings associated with the character. These components work together to help clients observe their scene partner and remain present, rather than relying on memory or rehearsal. Accessing creative reactions, building off the consultants around them and moving towards a reliance on organic, authentic instinct. This unique training form teaches clients to respond to stimuli and trust their instincts. It’s a great way to tap into creative potential and embrace more authentic expression, to elicit realistic emotional responses from clients, or to create compelling characters. The technique requires clients to carefully analyze the script to explore the character in depth, finding personal connections. To inspire creativity, clients should use parts of themselves to make a character more believable. In conclusion, it is a powerful tool for clients and actors alike. It encourages clients to be present in the moment, to trust their instincts, and to build off the consultants around them. Clients can access their creative potential and create more authentic, compelling performances. The technique is inspired by the methods of the most famous acting coaches.

 

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He believed that dreams are a window into the unconscious mind and that they contain important messages that can help us better understand ourselves. Jungian dream analysis is a method of interpreting dreams that is based on Jung's theories. According to Jung, dreams are not random, but rather they are a reflection of the unconscious mind. He believed that dreams contain symbols that represent different aspects of the psyche. These symbols are not universal, but rather they are unique to each individual. Therefore, the interpretation of a dream must take into account the personal experiences and associations of the dreamer. Jungian dream analysis involves several steps. The first step is to record the dream in as much detail as possible. The dreamer should write down everything they remember, including any emotions, sensations, and images. The second step is to identify the symbols in the dream. Symbols can be objects, people, or events that have a deeper meaning. The third step is to explore the personal associations that the dreamer has with each symbol. This involves reflecting on what the symbol means to the dreamer and how it relates to their personal experiences. Jung believed that dreams provide access to subjective, inner experiences. He also believed that dreams can help us better understand ourselves and our place in the world. Jungian dream analysis is a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. It can help us uncover hidden aspects of ourselves and gain insight into our deepest desires and fears.In conclusion, Carl Jung's dream analysis is a method of interpreting dreams that is based on his theories of the unconscious mind. It involves identifying symbols in the dream and exploring the personal associations that the dreamer has with each symbol. Jungian dream analysis is a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth that can help us better understand ourselves and our place in the world.

 

Carl Jung coined the term "shadow" to describe the unconscious part of our character or personality that does not align with the ideal version of ourselves. The shadow consists of negative human traits that we have disowned and repressed, often developed during our childhood or early life. According to Jung, the shadow self acts out like a disobedient child until all aspects of the personality are acknowledged and integrated. The shadow is a collection of repressed thoughts, memories, emotions, impulses, traits, and actions that form a large, unseen piece of our personality beneath our awareness, secretly controlling much of what we say, believe, and do. Jung believed that the shadow is an essential part of our psyche and that we need to embrace it to become whole. He said, "One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." To embrace the shadow, we need to identify and accept our negative traits and impulses. This requires self-reflection and conscientious attention to moods, fantasies, and impulses. Meditation can help us observe the workings of the mind in the present moment and become aware of our shadow. Shadow work is a process of integrating the shadow into our conscious awareness. It involves exploring our unconscious mind, facing our fears, and accepting our negative traits. By integrating the shadow, we become more self-aware, compassionate, and authentic. We can also develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. In conclusion, Carl Jung's concept of the shadow is an essential part of his theory of the human psyche. It describes the unconscious part of our character or personality that does not align with the ideal version of ourselves. Embracing the shadow is a process of integrating our negative traits and impulses into our conscious awareness. Shadow work is a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery.

 

Carl Rogers was an American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach in psychology. He is widely considered one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was honored for his pioneering research with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1956. Rogers believed that people are inherently good and that they have the capacity to grow and change. He developed the person-centered approach, which is a type of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of the therapist being empathetic, non-judgmental, and genuine. One of Rogers' contributions to psychology was his work on group talk. He believed that group therapy was an effective way to help people grow and change. In group therapy, people can share their experiences and feelings with others who are going through similar struggles. This can help them feel less alone and more understood. Rogers believed that the therapist's role in group therapy was to create a safe and supportive environment where people could express themselves freely. Rogers' approach to group therapy was based on his belief in the importance of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. He believed that the therapist should be empathetic and understanding of the client's experiences, and that they should be genuine and authentic in their interactions with the client. He also believed that the therapist should have unconditional positive regard for the client, which means that they should accept the client for who they are without judgment or criticism.Overall, Carl Rogers was a pioneer in the field of psychology and his contributions to the person-centered approach and group therapy have had a lasting impact on the field. His emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard has influenced many therapists and has helped countless people to grow and change.

 

Taisen Deshimaru was a Zen master who played a significant role in spreading Zen Buddhism to other parts of the world. He believed that Zen is meditation, and meditation is the foundation of every religion. Deshimaru Roshi was animated by an unwavering faith in zazen practice, in the pure teachings of the buddhas, and in the power of meditation to transform lives. He believed that the idea of education is to develop the full human character, and to do this, the entire body and mind, the entire brain, must come to life. Deshimaru Roshi believed that Zen is not just a philosophy or a set of beliefs, but a way of life. He believed that the practice of Zen is not just about sitting in meditation, but about bringing the practice of meditation into every aspect of our lives. He believed that the practice of Zen can help us to develop greater awareness, compassion, and wisdom, and that it can help us to live more fully in the present moment. Deshimaru Roshi believed that the key to Zen practice is zazen, or sitting meditation. He believed that through the practice of zazen, we can learn to quiet the mind, cultivate greater awareness, and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He believed that the practice of zazen is not about achieving a particular state of mind or reaching a particular goal, but about simply being present with whatever arises in the moment. In summary, Taisen Deshimaru believed that Zen is meditation, and that meditation is the foundation of every religion. He believed that the practice of Zen is not just about sitting in meditation, but about bringing the practice of meditation into every aspect of our lives. He believed that the key to Zen practice is zazen, or sitting meditation, and that through the practice of zazen, we can learn to quiet the mind, cultivate greater awareness, and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.