Mystery with Real Effects: How Family Constellations Shape Belonging, Abundance & Identity with Elitsa Velikova
Elitsa Velikova explores family constellations, inherited patterns, belonging, abundance, identity, and the relationship between ancestry and personal freedom.
In this brand new episode of Business as Poetry, I’m joined by psychologist, art therapist and family constellations facilitator Elitsa Velikova.
Elitsa is the founder and director of the Art Therapy Institute in Bulgaria and has over two decades of experience working with family constellations, expressive arts therapy, and trauma-informed psychological methods across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Together, we explore why family constellations are often described as “a mystery with real effects” — and why this work continues to gain global attention.
In Our Conversation, We Talk About
- What family constellations really are (and what they are not)
- How ancestral patterns and hidden loyalties shape identity, belonging, and success
- The difference between art as expression and art as therapy
- Why abundance is not just about money, but about safety, trust, and inner flow
- How inherited trauma can influence relationships, work, and self-worth across generations
- The systemic “orders” that support love, health, and prosperity
- Why belonging to our roots can be the foundation for freedom, creativity, and growth
- What happens in a constellation — and why you don’t need to “believe” in it to experience its effects
We also speak about migration, identity, and the experience of living away from one’s homeland — and why reconnecting with ancestry can be especially powerful in transitional moments of life.
Upcoming Events
Elitsa will be in London this January facilitating two family constellation workshops:
- 23rd of January - Roots & Wings — exploring ancestry, belonging, and inner freedom
- 25th of January - Orders of Success — exploring abundance, receiving, and the systemic roots of prosperity
Find out more about Elitsa at the Arts & Therapy Institute website.
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