Structural constellation
Structural Constellations is a unique branch of the constellation field developed and identified primarily with Dr. Matthias Varga von Kibéd and his wife, Insa Sparrer. The two developed the field at the University of Munich and it combines the systemic constellation approach with principles of modal logic, brief solution-focused psychotherapy, and mathematical-philosophical approaches based on abstract philosophical worlds.
Unlike Bret Hellinger's family constellation, which is based on a family field and intergenerational history, the structural constellation deals with the representation of internal concepts, attitudes, and perceptions , such as:
- purpose
- obstacle
- Resources
- fear
- Internal conflict
- Values
Main characteristics of the method:
- Formal structures: There is a set of fixed templates for building a constellation (e.g.: Tetralemma, Konfliktstruktur).
- Mental clarity: Designed to clarify complex or "stuck" situations.
- No deep emotional exposure is required: therefore it is also suitable for organizations.
- Combined with NLP and cognitive tools.
Key concepts:
- Tetralemma – an investigation structure for dilemmas that are not resolved in an "either-or" manner, but rather seeks to see:
- A'
- on'
- Both A and B
- Neither A nor B
- Something else
- Strukturaufstellung – a structural constellation of a perceptual structure, which can also be worked with without people but with objects, pages, cards or markings.
