FAQ
The Somatic Family Constellations offered by SoulEwâ combine systemic, transgenerational, and body-based therapy to release unconscious family memories, emotional blockages, and restore inner harmony.
Under the guidance of Myriam Chabanel, a trained practitioner in systemic and somatic family constellations, each session invites you to listen to the breath of your body, to honour your lineages, and to rediscover your rightful place and freedom of action in life.
This page answers the most frequently asked questions about this unique therapeutic approach, helping you feel if it resonates with your own path.
What is a somatic family constellation?
- A somatic family constellation is a therapeutic approach that combines systemic and transgenerational work, enriched by the wisdom of the body.
- It draws from Bert Hellinger’s family constellations and reveals the hidden dynamics within your family or relational system.
- The somatic aspect involves the body as a messenger: it carries the memory of generations past and guides the process of release.
- This gentle, respectful, and powerful method brings the invisible to light, allowing transformation and the restoration of harmony.
How does the somatic approach differ from the classic constellation method?
In the somatic approach, the body guides the process.
Sensations, tensions, movements, and breath become key markers. We do not analyse; we listen and allow whatever needs to emerge to do so through the body.
This approach helps to regulate the nervous system, anchor insights in the body, and promote lasting integration.
The process is thus deeply embodied, calming, and transformative.
What issues can be addressed through somatic family constellations?
Somatic family constellations are particularly helpful for:
- Complex family relationships (parents, children, siblings, couples)
- Unresolved grief, separations, emotional breakups
- Emotional blockages, anxiety, fear, feeling out of place
- Chronic fatigue, bodily tensions, unexplained symptoms
- Repetitive life patterns, self-sabotage, professional struggles
- Heavy family history: secrets, unspoken truths, taboos, wars, exiles
- Seeking alignment, meaning, or inner peace
How does an individual session work?
A session lasts between 1 to 1.5 hours, either in person in Chabeuil (Drôme) or via Zoom (online).
We begin with a conversation about your intention—what you would like to explore or transform.
I then enter into an intuitive representation of your family system, connecting with your energetic field. The members of your family, emotions, or memories may be represented by cushions, movements, or bodily sensations.
Together, we let the constellation unfold, welcoming the messages and movements that emerge.
Liberating phrases and symbolic gestures allow what was stuck to find its rightful place and natural order. The body thus regains fluidity, lightness, and grounding in the present.
Liberating phrases and symbolic gestures allow what was stuck to find its rightful place and natural order. The body thus regains fluidity, lightness, and grounding in the present.
Can I do a constellation remotely?
Yes, individual constellations can be experienced via video call with the same intensity as in-person sessions.
The work is vibrational and energetic, transcending the physical limits of distance.
Bodily sensations and insights are just as powerful online.
How does a group session work?
Somatic family constellations in groups typically take place over a full day (from 10am to 6pm), in a safe and supportive environment.
One participant shares their intention (e.g., a block, relationship, emotion, or life situation), and other participants are invited to represent family members, emotions, or symbolic elements (a place, event, country of origin, etc.).
Through bodily presence and sensations, the unconscious dynamics of the system are revealed.
One participant shares their intention (e.g., a block, relationship, emotion, or life situation), and other participants are invited to represent family members, emotions, or symbolic elements (a place, event, country of origin, etc.).
Through bodily presence and sensations, the unconscious dynamics of the system are revealed.
What was stuck, denied, or silent can then be seen, acknowledged, and restored to its rightful place.
The collective movement creates a powerful energy field, where everyone—whether constellator or representative—receives healing through resonance.
At the end of the day, a time for allows participants to return to themselves, breathe, and ground the sensations in the present.
“When one soul is freed, an entire family tree breathes anew.”
What is the difference between an individual session and a group session?
Both approaches aim to reveal the hidden dynamics of a family system and help you find your rightful place.
- An individual session provides an intimate, personalised experience, diving deep into your personal history. It adapts to your pace, needs, and the work your body is ready to receive. The therapeutic relationship is central—this is a space of trust, listening, and inner safety.
- A group session relies on the collective energy. Each participant becomes, in turn, the constellator or representative.
The movements of the group reveal powerful resonances and supportive transformations. Even by observing or representing, everyone receives subtle shifts.
The individual session invites introspection and depth, while the group session invites openness, mirroring, and the power of the collective.
Both paths complement each other wonderfully: there is no “better” option, only the one that resonates with your inner moment.
“Some paths are discovered within. Others are revealed through others. All lead to the same light.”
How many sessions are needed?
One constellation may sometimes be enough to untangle a deep-rooted issue or life pattern.
Some people choose to be supported across several sessions to explore different themes or to anchor the changes more deeply.
The pace is decided together, based on your intuition and personal journey.
Is this therapy?
Yes, it is a brief, systemic, and body-based therapy.
It does not replace medical or psychological follow-up, but it can complement these approaches beautifully.
It works on the emotional, energetic, bodily, and transgenerational levels, helping you make peace with yourself and your lineage.
How do I know if this is for me?
You might feel:
- An inner calling or a recurring block in your life
- An emotional weight without fully understanding its origin
- That an event from your family’s history continues to influence your present
- A desire to rediscover your rightful place and inner peace in your relationships and body
If you’re unsure, I invite you to book a free 15-minute discovery session to speak freely and see if this approach resonates with you.
How do I book a session?
You can directly book your session via the Sessions page by clicking the link below:
Book my session
Book my session
Four options are available:
- Individual session in person – Chabeuil (Drôme)
- Individual session via video call – Zoom
- Group session in person – Chabeuil (Drôme)
- Free 15-minute discovery session – for an initial connection (via video call or phone)
In conclusion
Every question is a doorway, every session a meeting.
Somatic family constellations are above all a journey back to yourself, an invitation to listen to what your body has been whispering for a long time.
If you feel a pull, curiosity, or simply the need to learn more, I invite you to take the first step:
A free 15-minute discovery session is available to you.
It’s a time to get to know each other, ask questions, voice doubts or desires, and sense if my approach resonates with your heart.
"Everything starts with a meeting. And sometimes, a single meeting is enough to set life back in motion."
– Myriam Chabanel –