--- title: "Online Family Constellations Workshop | Cecilia Altieri" description: "A monthly live online family constellations workshop in a small group. €155 for the workshop. Four hours, two constellations and up to 12 people." url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/" markdown_url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/index.md" lang: "en-GB" alternates: - { hreflang: "en", url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/" } - { hreflang: "es", url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/es/talleres/online/" } - { hreflang: "nl", url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/nl/workshop-familieopstellingen/online/" } - { hreflang: "x-default", url: "https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/" } --- Monthly online family constellations workshop # See what _changes_ when you set it out in front of you Bring a difficulty, question or recurring pattern into a live online family constellation and see what becomes visible when others step into the picture. [Book workshop](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#dates) · [How it works](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#how-it-works) ![An online family constellation taking shape in a shared virtual space](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/online-workshop-platform-portrait.webp) [How it works ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#how-it-works) · [Next dates ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#dates) · [Book your place ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#price) · [Have questions?](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#book) Constellations in a nutshell ## Five plain _answers_ to start with ### What it is A way of looking at a difficulty in the wider system it belongs to. Instead of only talking about what is happening, you give the important people or elements a place in relation to one another, so the pattern becomes something you can see and work with. ### Where it comes from Constellation work grew from systemic family therapy and several therapeutic traditions in the second half of the twentieth century. The team works systemically and phenomenologically: starting with what is actually there, reading the relationships between the parts, and staying curious about what the picture might mean. ### What happens You begin with a question, difficulty or something you want to change. The people or elements that belong to it are given a place. From there, you look at the relationships, test small movements and follow what changes in the system. ### What is asked of you For a constellation, you will need 3 things: a question or issue you want to explore, a goal you want to work towards, and the relevant facts about your life and family history. You do not need to prepare the whole story; what matters is the information that connects to what you are working on. ### Why we constellate You can understand a pattern very well and still find yourself living it. A constellation lets you work with it as an experience, not only an idea: seeing the relationships, feeling different positions and trying what happens when something changes. The workshop at a glance 12 Limited Places 4 Hours 2 Constellations 1 Facilitator ![](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/online-workshop-platform-wide.webp) Online family constellations ## A _shared space_ for the constellation itself We have worked with constellations online since 2010, and in a dedicated online constellation space since 2012. The video call keeps the group together while the constellation has a space of its own: representatives can take their places, move, turn, approach one another and respond as the picture develops. You can see the whole system and still experience your own position within it, wherever the people taking part happen to be. A space built for constellations Everyone has their own point of view Representatives move for themselves See your place and the whole system Inside a constellation ## What happens once the constellation _begins_ Every constellation is different, but the process has a recognisable shape from the first question to the closing. Stage 1The interview Stage 2Setting the picture Stage 3The constellation unfolds Stage 4The closing Stage 1 of 4 ### The interview You begin by talking through what you are bringing. The facilitator helps you find the question or issue you want to explore, the goal you want to work towards, and the relevant facts from your life and family history. Stage 2 of 4 ### Setting the picture You then set out the people or elements that belong to your question, on the platform, using simple figures that everyone can see and move. As the representatives take their places, you can begin to see the relationships and dynamics in the system in front of you Stage 3 of 4 ### The constellation unfolds The facilitator asks representatives what they notice from where they are standing and follows what begins to emerge. Positions can change, movements can be tried, and different possibilities can be experienced as the picture develops. You stay involved throughout, watching and responding to what happens. Stage 4 of 4 ### The closing Towards the end, it comes back to you. You may step into the constellation yourself, experience the new picture directly, and take time to notice what has changed. We close carefully, leaving space for the experience to continue settling afterwards. Who takes part ## _Who does what_ in a constellation There is the person bringing the question, the facilitator, and the representatives who take places in the constellation. As the session moves from one constellation to the next, you experience it from different positions. ![A constellation in progress, with a client, a facilitator, and representatives placed around the room](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/roles/constellation.webp)![The same scene, with the client highlighted](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/roles/client.webp)![The same scene, with the facilitator highlighted](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/roles/facilitator.webp)![The same scene, with the representatives highlighted](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/roles/representatives.webp) The constellation The client The facilitator The representatives A constellation set out in the room: one person working on their own question, one holding the process, and the rest standing in for the people the question is about. Everyone in the group takes each of these places across a day. The person whose question it is. You set the goal in your own words, you place the people who matter, and you decide how far the constellation goes. What is asked of you is to notice what you feel from where you stand. Holds the direction and the pace, asks what you notice, and offers experiments you can try when you are ready. What the picture means stays yours to decide. Most people meet their facilitator for the first time on the day. The other participants, standing in for the people in someone else’s question. They report what they feel from inside a position, as sensations, impulses and where their eyes go. You can step out of a role at any moment, and everyone is thanked and released by name at the end. ## What to expect in the _workshop_ The four-hour workshop has its own rhythm around the two constellations. You join as part of the group, represent in other people’s constellations, and, if you have booked one of your own, bring your question when your turn comes. We open together, move through the two constellations, and close the session as a group. 1 ### You join the group We meet live over Google Meet, with the shared constellation space alongside it. We begin together, explain the shape of the session, and make sure everyone knows how to take part. 2 ### You represent Across the two constellations, you may be chosen to represent. You take your place, notice what happens from where you are, and say what you experience as the constellation develops. 3 ### Your constellation If you have booked a constellation of your own, we start with what you want to explore, your goal, and the relevant facts. From there, you choose representatives, set out the first picture, and we begin. 4 ### We close together After the second constellation, we come back together, close the session and leave some space for what you have experienced to settle. The schedule 1. 1 Arrival 2. 2 Opening round 3. 3 First constellation - Interview - Constellation 4. 4 Break 5. 5 Next constellation 6. 6 Closing round Led by ## _Facilitated_ by Cecilia and Simon ![Cecilia Altieri](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/cecilia.webp) ### Cecilia Altieri Cecilia has practised family constellations since 2008 and trained at ISPAB in Munich. She began working with clients online in 2010 and built a dedicated online constellation space in 2012. She is the co-founder and director of EISEC, where she trains facilitators. [Meet Cecilia →](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/cecilia/) ![Simon Maebe](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/simon.webp) ### Simon Maebe Simon first encountered constellation work in 2007, began training in 2012, and has worked in the field since 2014. He trained at ISPAB in Munich and is co-founder and Head Trainer at EISEC, where he teaches systemic theory and the practice of facilitating systemic constellations. [Meet Simon →](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/simon/) Next dates ## A live workshop, _once a month_ One four-hour session, with the next dates below. Next constellation spot 27 November Next workshop, in your own time zone: 27 Nov, 15:00 CET Two ways to take part ### Represent Join the full four-hour workshop as a representative. You take places in other people’s constellations, notice what happens from where you stand, and experience the process from inside the group. €155 ### Bring your own question Join the full workshop as a representative and bring a question, difficulty or recurring pattern for a constellation of your own. Two constellation places are available in each workshop. €155 Cancel at least 30 days before the date for a full refund. Your timezone 27 Nov ### Monthly online workshop 15:00 to 19:00 €155 > I want to say a big thank to Cecilia. It was my first experience online with constellations, but it was amazing. Cecilia did it very gently, deep, professional and intelligent! Joanna [Read more in Hugs →](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/hugs/) Questions ## Have _questions_? If you are unsure which place to book, have a practical question, or want to check whether the workshop fits what you are looking for, write to us here. Your question 1 / 2 Fields marked \* are the ones we need. ### Thank you. We have your message and will write back. Further reading ## A little more about _constellations_ Two short pieces on constellation workshops and what it can be like to take part. [![](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/blog/prepare-workshop.webp)](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) [Workshops](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) [about 5 minutes](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) ### [How to prepare for a workshop](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) [You need less preparation than you think, and the useful kind is not what people expect. What to do the week, the night and the hour before.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) [Read more](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-workshop/) [![](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/blog/prepare-online-workshop.webp)](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) [Workshops](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) [about 4 minutes](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) ### [How to prepare for an online workshop](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) [The online layer only: joining, the two window setup that makes the day easier, and being one of many faces for a whole day without going flat.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) [Read more](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-workshop/) [![](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/blog/expect-workshop.webp)](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) [Workshops](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) [about 4 minutes](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) ### [What to expect in a workshop](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) [Across one workshop day you may be yourself, someone’s grandmother, and a quiet witness. A psychotherapist explains what each role is like.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) [Read more](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-a-workshop/) [![](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/images/blog/how-to-represent.webp)](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) [Workshops](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) [about 5 minutes](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) ### [How to represent](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) [You can’t do it wrong, and feeling nothing counts too. A psychotherapist explains what representatives actually do in a family constellation.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) [Read more](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/blog/how-to-represent/) ## Bring a question, or come and represent Two constellations, four hours, and a small group meeting live online once a month. [See the next date](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/#dates) ## Questions, _answered_ Taking part Constellations Booking Practical What is representing like online? You take a place in the shared constellation space and notice what happens from that position, much as you would in a room. You can move your own figure, see the rest of the constellation, and say what you notice as the facilitator guides the process. Do I have to bring my own question? No. You can join the full workshop simply to represent in other people’s constellations. If you book a constellation place, you also bring a question, difficulty or recurring pattern of your own to explore. Do I need to know anything about constellations first? No. We guide you through the process, and people join with very different levels of familiarity with constellation work. You do not need to study or prepare beforehand. Is this therapy? Family constellations can be used as therapy, and they can also be used outside a therapeutic relationship. This workshop is a single piece of constellation work rather than ongoing therapy. If you want continuing therapeutic support around what comes up, you can work with your own therapist or read about [therapy with Cecilia](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/therapy/). Is this spiritual? It can carry spiritual meaning if that is part of how you understand your experience, but you do not need a spiritual framework to take part. We stay close to what can actually be noticed in the constellation: where attention goes, what changes in the body, the impulse to move, and what happens when the picture shifts. How big is the group? Up to 12 people. The group is kept small enough for everyone to take part and for each constellation to have its own time. How do I pay? After completing the booking form, you receive an email with a payment link. Payment is by card or bank transfer. What if I cannot make it? Cancel at least 30 days before the date for a full refund. After that, the full fee applies. What does a place include? There are two ways to join, both €155. You can join the full workshop as a representative, or bring a question or issue for a constellation of your own. Both include the full four-hour session and participation in the group. What do I need? A computer, headphones, a quiet room, and a stable connection. We send a short setup guide a week before, including how to join the online constellation space. What time is it where I am? The workshop has one fixed start time. Use the timezone selector above to see it where you are, and your confirmation will include your local time again. The newsletter ## One list, and the _dates_ come with it Notes on constellations, workshop dates, training dates and occasional news from the practice. Unsubscribe any time. Other ways to work with constellations [All family constellation workshops What a workshop is, how a day runs, and every date we hold, online and in Brussels. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/) · [Weekend in Brussels Two full days in person, with a small group and time for your own constellation. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/brussels/) · [The annual intensive Four days of constellation work, once a year, with the same group throughout. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/intensive/) · [Private sessions A constellation of your own, one to one with a facilitator and on your own schedule. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/sessions/) · [Train as a facilitator A three-year training for people who want to learn the method deeply and facilitate it themselves.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/training/) [All family constellation workshops What a workshop is, how a day runs, and every date we hold, online and in Brussels. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/) · [Weekend in Brussels Two full days in person, with a small group and time for your own constellation. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/brussels/) · [The annual intensive Four days of constellation work, once a year, with the same group throughout. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/intensive/) · [Private sessions A constellation of your own, one to one with a facilitator and on your own schedule. ](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/sessions/) · [Train as a facilitator A three-year training for people who want to learn the method deeply and facilitate it themselves.](https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/training/) If you are in crisis right now, or you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please turn first to your doctor, to a crisis line where you live, or to the emergency services. --- _Markdown version of https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/workshops/online/, generated from the published page. Site index: https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/llms.txt. Not sure where to go? Start at https://www.ceciliaaltieri.com/agent-lobby/_