Knowledge
Knowledge: Understanding systemic constellations and doing them digitally
What is a systemic constellation, how does it unfold, why can it work – and where are its limits? This section explains the method factually and with practice in mind. It is written for coaches, supervisors, therapists and consultants who want to work digitally with a constellation board, and for anyone who wants to know what the term stands for.
Fundamentals of the method
What is a systemic constellation?A systemic constellation is a visual, spatial and experience-based method of analysis that makes relationships and dynamics in teams, families and …The steps of a systemic constellation in six stagesA systemic constellation follows a clear rhythm: clarifying the issue, choosing elements, spatial placement, perception, intervention, transfer. The …Mechanisms of action: why systemic constellations can workNine mechanisms help explain why systemic constellations can work: embodiment, externalisation, reducing complexity, change of perspective, forming …Criticism and limits of systemic constellationsDogmatic approaches, lack of evidence for certain claims, the risk of over-interpretation: a factual look at criticism of systemic constellations …
Practical application
Fields of application of systemic constellationsOrganisational constellations, team constellations, leadership coaching, the inner team, change processes, family and group constellations: the main …Worked example: decision constellation “Should I take over the team lead role?”A worked example of a decision constellation: 14 elements, systemic analysis, reflection questions and transfer – on the question “Should I take over …
Digital with SYSLIA
Digital constellation board: running systemic constellations onlineWhat is a digital constellation board? SYSLIA shows systemic constellations in 3D space in your browser: create elements, compare variants, ego view …Ego view: seeing the system through the eyes of a figureThe ego view in SYSLIA: experience the constellation through the eyes of a single figure – change of viewpoint, use cases and tips for the session.
Reference
All articles are based on the practical guide “Fundamentals of Systemic Constellations”, which you can download here as a PDF (German): Practical guide (PDF, German)
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About the author: Thomas Thiel – Coach, supervisor and consultant in Kassel, Germany; developer of SYSLIA. More about Thomas Thiel
Note: This text is for information only. It replaces neither sound training nor therapy.