Bert Hellinger, philosopher, psychoanalyst, poet and mediator, is world-renowned for his synthesis of ideas that has given rise to his work of conflict resolution and family constellations. Through this work, Bert has facilitated extraordinary healings, occurring on the individual, family, group, organization and national levels. But primarily, it occurs on the level of soul.
Those familiar with the full range of psychotherapy will recognize that Hellinger’s contribution is his unique integration of diverse elements. He makes no claim that he has discovered something new–but there’s no question but that he has made a new integration. He has the natural ability to throw himself into a new situation, to immerse himself in it, and when he has learned what there is to learn, to move on. Certainly his early experiences taught him indelibly the importance and the skill of listening to the authority of one’s own soul–for although it isn’t foolproof, it’s the only real protection we have against seduction by false authorities. His insistence on seeing what is as opposed to blindly accepting what we’re told–combined with the unwavering loyalty and trust in one’s own soul–is the fundamental basis upon which this work has been built.
In this interview, Bert speaks with Mitchell about the nature of conscience, family constellations and the movement of the soul in the direction of resolving issues, emotions, that have been in conflict. A heartfelt and moving interview, one learns something about Bert’s work, of human nature and of human potential and possibility at the same time.
