Constellations
See what's hidden
Constellations reveals the hidden dynamics shaping our lives and our work. It allows us to see situations with greater clarity and often uncover solutions that were previously invisible.
Robert has facilitated hundreds of Constellations for individuals, family businesses and organisations around the world.
Robert at the Art Workers’ Guild in London, ready to welcome guests for Constellations
How to Constellate with Robert
Private One-to-One Constellations
A confidential and tailored Constellation session focused entirely on your situation.
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Relationship challenges
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Family dynamics
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Creative blocks
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Major transitions
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Questions of purpose and direction
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Practical decisions
Monthly Group Constellations by invitation
Join Robert in person for an afternoon or evening of group Constellations.
You may bring an issue to explore or participate as a representative.
Many people find that even when working on someone else's issue, unexpected insights emerge for their own lives.
Constellations for Family Businesses & Organisations
Through Hotel Philosophy, Robert works with family businesses and private clients seeking clarity on complex issues:
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Governance & strategy
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Succession planning
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Founder dynamics
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Cultural questions
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Decision-making
ABOUT CONSTELLATIONS​
Also known as ‘Family Constellations’ or ‘Systemic Constellations’, this amazing method brings together ancient ritual with modern therapy to solve intractable problems.
Someone brings an issue. Others in the group represent the people or things involved. The hidden dynamic is revealed. New configurations or ‘constellations’ are tried until resolution is found.
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For more information, you can watch these videos in which Robert explains the thinking behind Constellations, in conversation with Nicola Dunn.
WHAT IT IS
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Very direct
Constellations bypasses the theories that people arrive with, to zoom in on the essentials.
Highly effective
Conflict might be resolved, reconciliation achieved, or a sense of purpose identified.
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Often emotional
People often bring sensitive material. It can stir up deep feelings. Sometimes there are tears.
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A bit spooky
How people can accurately represent those they’ve never met is unexplained, though theories abound.
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Quite bonding
Participants report how connected they feel to each other after doing Constellations together.​​​
WHAT IT ISN'T
Not astrology
‘Constellations’ is an adaptation of the German ‘Ausstellung’ which just means a ’setting up’.
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Not role play
When participants represent people they don’t know, they don’t need to act. It happens automatically.
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Not a talking therapy
The information that comes from the body is as important as anything said.
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Not a religious practice
Despite its ritual origins, Constellations is a secular process.
Not for trying at home
Setting up a Constellation is easy, but it needs a skilled Constellator to manage what comes up. ​
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