This article was first published on Vilnius Chamber of Commerce Industry and Crafts, 2024.

On September 21-22, 2024, the first combined family and business constellation event in Lithuania took place at the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.
This innovative seminar, led by experienced facilitators Elena-Corina Radu and Audrius Kazlauskas, brought together participants from Lithuania, Germany and Romania.

What are family and business constellations?

Family constellations are a therapeutic method that originated from the work and studies of German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. The method helps to reveal hidden dynamics in family systems. With the help of selected representatives, participants can identify and address deep-rooted problems that affect mental and physical health. Studies such as “The Effects of Family Constellations on Mental and Physical Health” (Schneider et al., 2006) discuss the effectiveness of the method even in improving general well-being.

Business constellations extend these principles to an organizational context, providing insights into company dynamics, team relationships, and strategic decision-making. It is a systemic approach to the company as a living organism. Dutch expert Martijn Meima has made significant contributions to integrating intuition into business constellations, giving leaders the tools to navigate complex business environments more effectively.

Benefits of constellations:

• Greater clarity and direction: Constellation practices help individuals and businesses gain clarity about their goals and identify obstacles that prevent them from achieving success.
• Strong Relationships: By resolving unresolved conflicts and promoting understanding, presenters use constellations to help strengthen relationships in both families and business settings.
• Improved health and well-being: The Constellation Method effectively reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, which positively contributes to the improvement of a person’s physical and mental health.

A significant event for Lithuania

This event marked important moments for Lithuania:

• The first combined family and business constellations event in Lithuania: This event was unique because it explored how family dynamics affect business success – a factor that is important, but often overlooked.
• Involvement of the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts: The Chamber actively contributes to members’ initiatives and encourages the search for innovative solutions.

Based on the work of pioneers

The presenters, Elena-Corina Radu and Audrius Kazlauskas, are certified practitioners who have been deeply influenced by the work and seminars of Bert Hellinger, the founder of family constellations, and the renowned Martijn Meima, helping to expand the scope of business constellations and integrate business intuition methods.

Together, they invite you to look at the relationship between family and business through constellations and other practices, creating a dynamic and transformative environment.

Participant feedback

The event received enthusiastic feedback from participants, who reported breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives, increased energy, and clarity in business decisions.

Looking to the future

The success of the event demonstrates the growing interest in holistic methods in the Lithuanian business community. By integrating intuitive and systematic methods, businesses can create healthier work environments and more effective strategies, which contributes not only to the well-being of employees, but also to society.