Patricia & Innerflow
Various people from home and abroad have inspired me and assisted me in my personal quest.
This has allowed me to experience the freedom of stepping off the beaten track. It has taught me how it feels to build up a library of new behaviours and experiences and to stand in my power.
I have found more peace, balance and clarity, partly through connecting with my body and being able to trust my intuition. It is a privilege to be able to explore and remember who I am at my core.
Innerflow expert
Patricia Arts
Children are mirrors of our unconscious patterns.
When we dare to look into these mirrors with awareness and acceptance, we create a space in which both the adult and the child can grow.
Innerflow - name and mission
It is the movement from within, recognising what throws you off balance while remaining attuned to the wisdom of your body and the voice of your intuition.
Innerflow Family Constellations in practice
What I often hear:
- I experience stress from my work.
- I don’t have a good relationship or connection with my family members.
- I experience fear of everything that is new.
- I don’t dare to speak up, for example, to present something or to talk about something that affects me.
- I have exam stress.
- I have no idea how to deal with my child, their behaviour is so intense
- I am not in a steady relationship and would like to connect with someone else
- I wonder why I am here on earth, what is my task or purpose
- I am afraid of being rejected
Experience and education
After completing my training as a primary school teacher, I immediately went on to specialise as a remedial educationalist.
In the years that followed, I worked as a teacher, remedial teacher and remedial educationalist, supporting children and young people with a wide range of educational and behavioural problems.
Children and young people
I gained extensive experience in the outpatient counselling of children and young people with:
- non-congenital brain injury (NAH)
- epilepsy
- physical or intellectual disabilities
- long-term illness
The approach is trauma-sensitive, tailored and focused on genuine contact.
Young people and young adults who have experience with low-threshold or recreational use of plant medicines/psychedelics can also find support in integrating and giving meaning to these experiences. Especially when those experiences cause confusion, touch on old pain or raise questions about identity, direction or connection.
Adults
The field of work later expanded to include adults, for example in the role of employment integration teacher. In these programmes, the focus is on strengthening self-esteem, rediscovering connection and finding new direction in life and work.
Deepening and training
In recent years, there has been a deepening of systemic and body-oriented work, including through:
- Year-long training in family and organisational constellations – Academie voor Opstellingen / Hylke Bonnema
- Tao and the art of family constellations – IVSW / Elmer Hendrix
- Life Integration Process (LIP) – ISVW / Mieke Kox
- Constellation Intensive (attachment trauma and transgenerational trauma) – Mark Wolynn / It didn’t start with you, Corfu
- Training as a Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Practitioner – Atira Tan
- Family & Personal Issues Workshop – Judith Hemming, London
- Support in Challenging Times – Daan van Kampenhout, The Centre for Systemic Constellations, London
- Healing in Relationship – Stephan Hausner & partners /IFSC Corfu
- From insight to integration: embedding Systemic work through silence, posture and practice – Richard Bundy, Corfu
- How to thrive in life achieve success and enjoy financial freedom – Christophe van de Vorst, Corfu
Method
Guidance is provided in a holistic, trauma-sensitive and systemic manner.
- The characteristics:
- attentive presence
- deep listening, including to what is not said
- gentle communication
Approach
- I have faith in the field, in what can be seen and experienced in the here and now.
- I trust that the right movement will present itself and wants to be felt/seen.
- I help you by not helping, I guide you to trust the intuition and intelligence of your body
- I respect the boundaries of the system, even when this means that an event or emotion will remain “hidden”
- I do not do constellations with children and do not raise children’s issues. Instead, I work with mothers and/or fathers, carers and/or teachers and (healthcare) professionals.
Mission
My mission is to help you remember who you really are — to witness the integration of all inner parts; the traumatic memories, the imprints of your family and the blueprint or your essence and life energy.
Experiences from others
On Saturday, October 18th, I participated in a family constellations morning with Patricia and Marco. Although I have had previous experience with family constellations, I realize how valuable it is to continue doing this regularly and to be able to keep looking at what arises in daily life. This time, I didn’t bring anything of my own, but every constellation always touches something within yourself and brings new insights. The atmosphere was safe and familiar, which made me feel at ease. All in all, it was a valuable morning, and I will definitely come back again.
Bart Jan
“Beforehand, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a systemic constellation (it was my first time). Honestly, I was a bit skeptical, and that feeling persisted during the session. However, something happened that also impressed me; certain issues/patterns became visible that I hadn’t noticed before, and in the days that followed, it continued to resonate with me. I noticed that the insights slowly fell into place.
Patricia’s guidance felt pleasant, calm, and non-judgmental. This also gave me the space to be truly open. She asked the right questions at the right moments. All in all, a very valuable experience that brought me more than I had anticipated.”
Unanimously
“I had a one-on-one family constellation session with Patricia. That afternoon gave me a lot of insights. I became aware of certain patterns and behaviors I had. I can now look at the emotional pain I had surrounding my father from a different perspective. Before the family constellation, I felt a lack of connection with him. Now I am more aware that this connection actually lay deep within my family system. It wasn’t just about me, but also about how my family has evolved. The feeling I had after the session was one of relief.”
Unanimously
“On March 8th, I attended the Systemic Family Constellations workshop with great pleasure and amazement, led by Patricia and Marco.
After a warm and informal welcome with coffee and tea in a cozy, peaceful, and bright space, we introduced ourselves. The plan for the afternoon was explained.
We began with a constellation exercise in the form of a practice round with three people. It seemed like things started moving immediately and automatically. After a short break with some nuts and chocolates to relax, we proceeded with a constellation involving the whole group.
The person starting the constellation briefly explained the situation, mentioning the family members involved. This person was guided by Patricia and Marco. The group represented the respective family members during the constellation (Representatives).
The guidance from Patricia and Marco felt calm, familiar, and supportive where needed.
For me, the constellation was very enlightening. The representatives provided insights into my relationship with my mother and daughter.
Where I was stuck and having difficulty understanding what was happening, my eyes were opened.
I felt, without many words but through body language, facial expressions, and the positions chosen by the representatives, where the issues lay.
Since then, it seems like something has truly changed in the relationships. It has relieved tension, as if something has shifted.
I had been curious for a while about what a constellation would bring, found it quite exciting, and had no specific expectations.
It is very special to experience so much happening, emotions surfacing, and quickly connecting with your feelings during a family constellation, clarifying things.
I felt completely at ease with Patricia and Marco. They, along with the group, helped me gain new insights and change patterns.”
Unanimously
” Very helpful assistance!
In December 2023, our twins were born. It was quite an adjustment with our 4.5-year-old son and the twins at home. How to divide attention and manage time. We were short on hands.
Through a friend of ours, we got in touch with Patricia (her aunt). She had offered to come and help with the children. After a nice introduction, we agreed that she would come on Tuesdays to help with bathing the twins and picking up our son from school. On the days she helped, she also gave tips and was there mainly to help us find the peace to do it ourselves. Eventually, we started doing things step by step on our own and Patricia still comes by occasionally to see the children.”
Unanimously
Due to my own experience with the dynamics within our family and relatives, I had been curious about family constellations for some time. Your personal invitation gave me the final push to finally take the step.
The energy I felt during the constellation you facilitated in response to my question went straight to my heart. I felt the love and the struggle of the other person towards me. Very special. I felt safe and well guided by you. Thank you Patries.
Unanimously
Within my work as a psychotherapist, I have heard a lot about family constellations. I had never been a participant in a family constellation before. After receiving an invitation from Patricia, I decided to experience what Family Constellations can bring myself. Patricia, along with Marco, provided a safe and inviting environment where I was particularly impressed by the non-verbal, dynamic, and energetic power that touched me deeply. Connecting with the deeper layer, my intuition, my strength, and energy allowed me to rediscover my life force and let it flow more intensely. I experienced that Family Constellations with Patricia and Marco can be an effective way to gain deeper insights into patterns and pains, initiating a movement towards transformation and healing. A path towards more freedom and hence space for personal growth.
