Foundation Training in Family Constellations
- a deep experiential dive into the method, foundations, and practice of family constellations.
Who is this training for?
Anyone who is interested in learning more about themselves through the lens of family constellations, gaining insights and exploring resolutions to issues and unhelpful patterns, whilst beginning to learn the fundamental basic skills of facilitation and the various methods of this practice.
(Please note, there is an intake form in the sign up process, to ensure that this training is suitable for you at this time.)
What this training is:
A unique self-experiential immersive dive into the therapeutic method of family constellations.
Focus will be on the foundations of this practice and personal development, including somatic awareness, relational dynamics, trauma and psychotherapeutic theories, as well as the basic theories and skills required for a deeper understanding.
What this training isn’t:
This course alone is not facilitation training (although previous clinical or therapeutic training and experience may enable you to explore this.)
Facilitation training will be offered at a later date as a follow-on from the successful completion of this course, or as a stand alone training if your prior experience meets the entry requirements.
What you will gain from this training:
A deep insight into the Self through the lens of the practice of family constellations.
Foundational preparation for further pursuit of this practice as a vocation.
Certificate of completion (worth 120 hours of CPD)
The foundation training will consist of 120 hours over 6 modules:
Module 1 - Family constellations & what it means for me.
Module 2 - How does my constellation cause me to show up in the world?
Module 3 - Trauma theory and it’s impact on us all.
Module 4 - The family system as our primary experience of groups.
Module 5 - Variations of methods in the practice and facilitation of family constellations.
Module 6 - Residential retreat.
Each module is taught over 2 full days in-person plus one on-line session. The training will conclude with a 3-day residential retreat to consolidate and integrate our learning together.
As well as in-depth constellations, each session will be embedded in various somatic and personal awareness practices including (mindfulness, breath & bodywork, embodied dance & movement) to optimise awareness of our own nervous systems and develop our capacity for presence. The emphasis of the entire course is deep experiential learning.
Reading materials and resources will be provided throughout and 1 to 1 time will be offered to each participant as additional support.
There will also be a writing prompt given with an invitation to submit a short written piece on each module to enhance and integrate your experiences.
(Please note, an 80% in-person attendance is required for successful completion of this course).
Working with me on the training will be Brigitte Scott-Florek. Brigitte brings a wealth of knowledge, including 35 years of practising as a Body Oriented Psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapist, and Past Life Therapist. Her work has also been influenced by studying Shamanism with indigenous teachers.
During our training weekends, Brigitte will be using elements of neurographic art therapy to integrate your individual constellation work bringing your experiences into conscious awareness. This is intended to enhance the process of positive manifestation from your constellations - harmonising your newly experienced external and internal processes. Each training weekend, you will have the opportunity to create on paper your own personal manifestation, to take away with you to support your integration between each module.
Brigitte will also be using bodywork techniques to guide you in somatic awareness to anchor and enhance the healing aspects of your constellation work.
We are so pleased that we can both offer such a diverse range of skills, to benefit your learning and to emphasise the uniqueness of this training.
Dates, times, and venues:
Thursday 10th September 2026 - On-line, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026 - In-person, 10am to 6pm
Thursday 15th October 2026 - On-line, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026 - In-person, 10am to 6pm
Thursday 17th December 2026 - On-line, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January 2027 - In-person, 10am to 6pm
Thursday 18th February 2027 - On-line, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 2027 - In-person, 10am to 6pm
Thursday 15th April 2027 - On-line, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May 2027 - In-person, 10am to 6pm
Friday 11th to Monday 14th June 2027 - Residential retreat (arrival & departure times tbc)
All on-line sessions will be held via Zoom.
All in-person sessions will be at:
The Old School House
Gladstone Mews
Gladstone Road
Bournemouth
BH7 6BG
This wonderful Grade II listed building, with it’s beautiful community vibe and historic roots, provides the perfect setting for our work together. Centrally located with good transport networks, access to local shops, and close to a variety of accommodation options, The Old School House is also just a short walk away from Bournemouth’s stunning beachfront.
Our residential retreat will be held at a gorgeous farmhouse venue located on the borders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Set in 4 acres of nature, with comfortable accommodation and a little luxury, this is the perfect space for us to immerse ourselves into the ending process of our time together. We will deep dive into reflecting and integrating our learning, and consider our next steps. Continuing with our emphasis on experiential learning, each day will be spent combining the practice of family constellations with somatic awareness and personal development. We will aim to create the perfect balance between time spent in silence and time spent in communication, between time spent alone and time spent together, time spent in movement and time spent in stillness, time spent on reflecting on our journeys together and time spent acknowledging our ending.
£1550
£1400 - Early bird (before 1st May)
Cost includes all in-person and on-line training sessions, all reading materials and resources, 1 to 1 support, and the residential retreat including accommodation and all meals.
Spaces are limited! Secure your place with a deposit payment - see below for details.
Cost and sign up:
The deposit amount will be deducted from the total cost and an invoice will be sent for the balance (payment plans are available). In the event that your intake form is not successful, a full refund of your deposit will be issued. Please see my Family Constellations page for full details of this training.