Emergency Contact Details Request
Providing these is optional and hopefully never needed. In the context of online groups where participants can be anywhere in the world, the provision of these details may be life saving. We also offer this option to people who attend our in-person groups. We request these details on a workshop by workshop basis - even if you are a regular attendee - to ensure they are current and accurate. We do not use emergency contact details for any other purpose.
Consent Culture
We aim to create a consent culture, in which participants are able to say no to doing something. This includes saying no to being a representative in someone else's constellation. We facilitate and lead a constellation, based on our skills and experience - however as an issue holder you are welcome to let us know if you need a constellation to pause, or to stop.
Sometimes there is physical touch within a constellation, e.g. a resourcing representative is asked to place a hand on the shoulder of another representative. We aim to ensure that any touch takes place with the consent of both parties.
If you have any particular needs in regards to consent not covered here that you would like to discuss with us, please let us know.
Who Are These Groups Suitable For?
Generally, these groups are suitable for and available to any adult (18+) who is interested in experiencing family constellations. These groups might be a good fit for you if:
You know or suspect there is ancestral or intergenerational trauma in your family system.
You would like to explore an issue with the support of a group.
You would like to experience a method which can shed light on hidden dynamics in relationships or a system - e.g. a family system, workplace, or organisation.
You would like to gain greater clarity on an issue that you face, or discover resources to help you move forward.
You would like to explore an issue in ways which might supplement your talking therapy.
These groups might not be a good fit for you if:
These groups are not a crisis service: Mind - How to get help in a crisis
Please do not attend under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Your needs would be better served by 1-2-1 therapy: these groups can supplement but not replace your own therapy.
Your needs would be better served by a medical or clinical practitioner: please consult your GP (or other appropriate professional) if you are not sure.
Zoom groups: you need to be able to attend from a private, safe and contained space. You need to attend via a laptop or computer (rather than a phone) so that you can see and interact with the group as a whole.
Welcoming diversity
We aim to offer a welcoming space that is inclusive of diversity. How we do this: our consent based approach means we actively enquire, what will help you attend this group? We meet needs within our limits, mindful also of the needs of the group. This enquiry begins through our intake forms and continues throughout the workshop process. Our attendees to date include people who have previously been nervous about approaching groupwork. They span the entire adult range, with diverse life experiences - all of our groups are international.
What you can expect from us
We aim to conduct our work in a professional and considered manner. For instance: we have clear cancellation terms. We aim to make it clear how the schedule for any group will unfold and if the schedule needs to be altered for any reason, we advise how changes will be made. We are both registered with the ICO and safeguard your data. We make agreements in groups regarding confidentiality. Our work is overseen by supervision, where anonymised workshop content is presented for further learning and support.
How we assess safety and risk
We ask questions through our intake processes in order to assess the safety and appropriateness of a group for each participant's needs. We make further enquiries where we think they are required; we aim towards transparent negotiations regarding a good fit between participant needs and what we can offer. We also offer advice as to when our groups might not be a good fit - see above. If you are feeling unwell in anyway when you arrive for a group please do let us know.