The Healing Power of the Past: A New Approach to Healing Family Wounds [Paperback]

Bertold Ulsamer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2005

Profound family trauma, sometimes stretching back three or more generations, can silently damage otherwise healthy individuals. The Healing Power of the Past presents "Family Constellation" therapy — a radical, increasingly popular approach to resolving these long-standing family problems. The book explains how readers can use this 20-year-old psychological therapy to uncover the hidden traumas of their ancestors. Practical tips show readers how to resolve family entanglements in a workshop setting, letting them forge a healthier, happier life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Underwood Books (October 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887424997
• ISBN-13: 978-1887424998
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of Family Constellations, January 2, 2006

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DY (Bozeman, MT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Healing Power of the Past: A New Approach to Healing Family Wounds (Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive explanation of the origins and current practice of Systemic Family Constellations as developed by Bert Hellinger. It explains the basic elements, and why and how it works in easy-to-understand language. Examples of actual Constellations are used throughout the book, and there is a chapter on Family Dynamics in the USA. If you want to read one book that explains what Family Constellations are, this is the one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a reliable and reasonable method to break free from emotional entanglements!, May 15, 2007

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S. Newman (No. CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Healing Power of the Past: A New Approach to Healing Family Wounds (Paperback)

The author puts into simple terms the entire concept of generational entanglement. The BEST explanation I've ever found! While reading, so many times I was able to relate my own experience to what was being discussed. Very reasonable! If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of Bertold's workshops I highly recommend doing so! Read the book, attend and participate. Finally, you'll be able to break free of negative/destructive patterns of behavior! buy a copy of the book for anyone who's open to changing the negatives in one's life.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the real deal, read it and find a facilitator., December 17, 2008

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Francheska "speed read" (San juan Capistrano, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Healing Power of the Past: A New Approach to Healing Family Wounds (Paperback)

Out with the old self help books. This explains why it is so easy to "clear away" and come to resolve issues at their root. After even skimming this work, you'll want to take action.