Next-Step Constellations (NSC)
When talking about a problem hasn’t helped you to change it to your satisfaction, Next-Step Constellations provides a simple, non-verbal way to create new perspectives as you interact physically with all aspects of the problem, so you can move forward in your life.
Are you…
Stuck with a problem you can’t resolve?
Needing to make a difficult decision?
Lost in your understanding of a situation?
Finding a relationship challenging?
Create new awareness about an unwanted situation that provides the way forward that feels right to you, by laying out all aspects of the situation in a visual way so that you can find new perspectives.
I will help you to…
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NSC externalises internal aspects so you have a visual representation of the situation.
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Step back and experience the totality of the situation on a sensory level. As you literally see a broader view of the issue, you will know what is required to resolve the block.
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Access your own deeper wisdom beyond busy thoughts because you will be focused in the present moment (aware). Wisdom enables us to understand the totality of the situation.
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NSC can assist you to release hindering reactions and access helpful emotional and sensory guidance. Make wiser, more supportive choices as you have identified the next step towards overcoming the issue.
How it works
Together we move through an exercise using aspects related to your unwanted situation on sheets of paper.
The dynamics of the situation emerge to help you identify what needs to happen to create change.
Your new awareness gives you a way to find the next step forward that feels right to you.
The Aware Living difference
Exclusive
to Aware Living
Next Step Constellations was developed from a pilot study conducted by Rachel during her Master of Counselling at USC. This innovative technique is offered exclusively at Aware Living.
Innovative technique
NSC is a new technique and, if other approaches to your unwanted persistent issue haven’t helped, this may be worth a try to release you from stuckness. The related article is published in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal.
Non-verbal
Has talking about your problem not helped? Instead of relying on conversation, Next Step Constellations uses sensory intelligence to help you find solutions. So if you want to use a practical approach, a NSC session may assist.
‘Once I stood on that paper and looked at the others for a few seconds, my scepticism vanished and I could actually see what needed to be done.’
Bec
‘It’s more impactful than just talking about the problem.’
Eve
‘NSC is concise and pragmatic. It reorganised my thinking.’
Alan
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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NSC stems from Family and Systemic Constellations. Whereas these two constellations are conducted in groups with families and the workplace, NSC is used with individuals.
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If you feel stuck with a situation, feeling or thought, or if there is an obstacle that you can’t find your way around, a Next-Step Constellation can provide a solution (such as an insight, understanding, acceptance) when talking about it hasn’t moved you forward.
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It is a simple exercise that provides an opportunity for you to step back and see your situation from a different perspective. Very little talking is necessary during a constellation.
The process naturally invites you to tune in to your sensory perceptions moment-by-moment and move away from analytical thinking which can be limiting when attempting to resolve life issues.
You are in charge of how deeply connected you become. Putting analytical thinking in the background creates internal and external space so that new perspectives can emerge and the next step emerge.
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No, the shame or embarrassment (or other aspect you don’t want to reveal) can be represented in general terms. eg. “A shameful thing I did/said”.
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We can discuss this when we are both clear about the nature of the stuckness you’re experiencing.