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The Mysterious Life of the Heart: Love, Passion and Longing, with Bill Mannle


  • Carondolet Center 1890 Randolph Avenue Saint Paul, MN, 55105 United States (map)

Are you willing to be vulnerable and open to the possibility of love and what could be waiting for you?

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Our yearning to connect and belong is primal. The force that pushes and pulls us towards another or others is love. Disruptions in the flow of love, either through trauma or loss, carried across generations, create disturbances that often lead to illness, emotional distress, addictions, and broken relationships. 

The heart's need to restore connections is essential for healing. In our pursuit of love, we often revisit the past, which can lead to further pain and suffering. 

A key concept of Family Constellations is identifying where the flow of love is blocked. By recognizing these obstacles, we can uncover the necessary changes needed to open our hearts and reconnect with those we love, both in the past and present.

What would happen if you opened your heart and faced the fear? Can you let go of the pain, resentment, and anger tied to your past, including childhood trauma, your relationship with your parents, and the stories you tell yourself? How would your life be different if you lived from the heart, giving and receiving love?

Are you ready to: 

"walk across any territory, and any darkness, however fluid, and however dangerous it is to take the one hand and the one life you know belongs in yours?" David Whyte

Through rituals and family constellations,
we will: 

• Work to open our hearts and face our fears

• Find clarity and the freedom to move into a larger personal space, 

• Increase the joy, humor, and acceptance in our work and life

• Discover how to unblock the primal energy that flows through all of us and make deeper connections with ourselves and with those we love.

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About Bill Mannle:

Bill Mannle, LMFT, is a Gestalt and Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in Connecticut, USA. He is a former adjunct faculty member at Southern Connecticut State University in the Marriage & Family Program, where he served as a Clinical Supervisor and taught a course in Family of Origin. In the mid-90s, he focused on attachment and trauma in early childhood and trained at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre in Toronto, Canada. In 1997, continuing his work with trauma, he underwent intensive training at the Post Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven, CT.

Bill has been an integral part of the Family Constellation community since 2003. He is a seasoned facilitator and trainer in Family Constellations. He has led seminars and workshops in various locations worldwide, including France, Belgium, Spain, Malta, Portugal, China, Brazil, Romania, New York, Croatia, Germany, California, and Australia.

Bill's approach to therapy and Family Constellations work integrates mindfulness, consciousness, Buddhist principles, and Improvisation. He encourages his clients to let go of past stories and attachments, believing in the transformative power of embracing the present moment and creating new, empowering narratives for their lives.

A father of six children and three grandchildren, Bill's life is busy, connected, and filled with unexpected chaos and joy.

With his extensive experience, Bill is a respected and sought-after practitioner of Family Constellations. His exploration of the constellations' more profound spiritual and heart-opening nature is inspiring and has significant effects along the path.

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