ABOUT FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS
Developed by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger in the 1990's, Family Constellations is an alternative form of therapy work. It involves a group of people who come together, seated in a circle, offering their awareness and presence and thus creating a, what Constellations Practitioners call, “work field”.
The work itself is confidential and stays within the room. The basic principle of Family Constellations is based on the idea that certain issues and patterns we encounter in our daily lives (on the surface or the subconscious) are always connected to and are deeply rooted in our ancestry. Sometimes even so deep that we are not aware of them.
A person who has a specific issue they want to look at presents a question to the facilitator who will guide a process of setting up other participants from the circle (so-called "representatives") in the center of the circle (the “work field”) who then will start following their impulses.
This will take place in such a way that it offers insight into the hidden dynamics at play, eventually leading to significant healing movements. The process is intuitive, dogma-free, and helps people connect with their own authenticity, inner wisdom, and soul force that build the foundation of change.
Participants can either do their own constellation or function as representatives in other people's constellations. It is highly encouraged to participate either way when attending a workshop but no one is required to do a constellation in order to attend. This work goes very deep and does not live or function in the head but in the soul. In German it is called "Seelenarbeit" ("soul work").
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"What we do in this work is initiating movement." -- Luisa Muhr
ABOUT LUISA MUHR
I am a New-York-based Family and Systemic Constellations Coach and Facilitator, originally from Vienna, Austria.
I was first introduced to Family Constellations and Astrology at a very early age and have been exposed to and shaped by both since. I did my training back in Europe with one of Germany's most prominent Family Constellations Facilitators: Dr. Peter Orban, who was one of Bert Hellinger's early students. Inspired by my mentor, my Constellation work can also include archetypes (rooted in Carl Jung's teachings). I currently work as a Family and Systemic Constellations Practitioner at MINKA Brooklyn, Balance Arts Center (Midtown), Ohm Center (Upper East Side), and at Maha Rose (Brooklyn).
On March 27, 2020 I will be a panelist and presenter at University of Michigan, discussing the healing aspects of "field work" in the arts/performance practice and in Family Constellation work. This will be happening in conjunction with "Why I Fight", a theatrical adaptation of the 2019 Michigan Quarterly Review novelette by my late friend and artistic partner James Munro Leaf.
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Apart from my work as a Constellations Facilitator and Coach I am a multi- and interdisciplinary performer and theater-maker, specializing in vocal, movement, sound, and installation art. I am the co-founder and artistic director of the performing arts company FENGARI Works and run New York's leading interdisciplinary womxn and non-binary artists series Women Between Arts (at The New School Glass Box Theater).
OFFERINGS & SERVICES
FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS WORKSHOPS
I offer regular Family and Systemic Constellations Workshops in New York City and Brooklyn. Participants can bring in questions related to any field: family, relationships, work/career, etc. Although these workshops take place in a group setting, they are highly confidential. Participants can either do their own constellation or simply function as representatives in other people's constellations. It is highly encouraged to participate either way when attending a workshop but no one is required to do a constellation in order to attend.
If you are unsure if you want to do your own constellation, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
This work goes very deep and does not live or function in the head but in the soul. In German we call it "Seelenarbeit" ("soul work").
To register for an upcoming workshop, either as someone who would like to do a constellation or as a representative, please click on "Register" below for the next available date. Space is limited to 18 people, so please RSVP at your earliest convenience in order to secure your spot.
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I am looking forward to working with you.
For a list of all upcoming workshops, please click here.
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To register to my next workshop or event, please click below:
ONE-ON-ONE
I also offer private sessions for individuals or couples. One-on-one systemic coaching sessions are a great way to work with me in a private setting.
It is usually recommended to attend a Family Constellations (group) workshop first if you are new to the work. That being said, if you feel strongly about wanting to do an individual session, the one-on-one format might be just right for you, even if you are not familiar with Constellation work.
I usually either see my clients at my home studio or at one of the healing centers where I facilitate. I am also willing to travel to my clients.
Please note that there is a 24h cancellation policy.
I also offer video call (FaceTime/Skype) sessions.
My pricing is $85-130 sliding scale for a one-hour private session for one person or $125-170 for couples. The price, which you decide, depends on your financial needs and experience after the session.
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WORKSHOP & EVENT DATES
Please note: Workshops vary in location and length.
Representatives are participants who do not wish to do a constellation but are participating as representatives in other peoples' constellations.
Seekers are participants who wish to do their own constellation, as well as participate in other peoples' constellations as representatives.
Locations:
Ohm Center: 1142 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
MINKA Brooklyn: 1120 Washington Ave, #3FL, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Maha Rose: 97 Green St, G3, Brooklyn NY 11222
Please note: All work is now being offered in the form of one-on-one sessions via video call until further notice.
Please contact me to set up an appointment.
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POSTPONED due to COVID-19 Epidemic
FREE Event: Healing Movements & New Ways of Listening:
A Workshop on Energetic Field Work in Healing and Performance Practices (Focused on Family & Systemic Constellations and New Performance Rituals)
Friday, March 27, 2020 (exact time TBD): University of Michigan, MI
Workshop/Presentation by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC) as part of multiple panels and workshops on mental health, followed by performances of Why I Fight by James Munro Leaf
Free event. Please RSVP.
Location: University of Michigan Campus, exact location TBD
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 Epidemic
Sunday, March 29, 2020 (6-9:30pm): Ohm Center, Upper East Side NYC
Constellations workshop facilitated by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC)
Registration is now open. Price: $85 for Representatives, $165 for Seekers (who want to do their own constellation).
Location: OHM Center, 1143 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 Epidemic
Community Service Offering: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (7-9:30pm): MINKA Brooklyn
Constellations workshop facilitated by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC)
Registration is now open. Community Service Sliding Scale For All event: $35-130.
[Please note that if you want to do your own constellation rather than solely representing in other people's constellations, I would kindly ask you to consider paying the higher end of the sliding scale, given that it will be your issue that we will work on.]
Location: MINKA Brooklyn, 1120 Washington Ave #3FL, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Saturday, April 11, 2020 (6-9:30pm): Ohm Center, Upper East Side NYC
Constellations workshop facilitated by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC)
Registration is now open. Price: $85 for Representatives, $165 for Seekers (who want to do their own constellation).
Location: OHM Center, 1143 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Community Service Offering: Friday, April 24, 2020 (7-9:30pm): MINKA Brooklyn
Constellations workshop facilitated by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC)
Registration is now open. Community Service Sliding Scale For All event: $35-130.
[Please note that if you want to do your own constellation rather than solely representing in other people's constellations, I would kindly ask you to consider paying the higher end of the sliding scale, given that it will be your issue that we will work on.]
Location: MINKA Brooklyn, 1120 Washington Ave #3FL, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Saturday, April 25, 2020 (6-9:30pm): Ohm Center, Upper East Side NYC
Constellations workshop facilitated by Luisa Muhr (Family Constellations NYC)
Registration is now open. Price: $85 for Representatives, $165 for Seekers (who want to do their own constellation).
Location: OHM Center, 1143 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
