Constellation Basics
The Constellation of Support helps us avoid acting on impulse by connecting us back to this brain.
What is the Wizard Brain?
A peer can be in your constellation only if they show this kind of influence.
What is positive influence?
Asking for help studying for a test shows you are using this part of your constellation.
What is peer support?
Not reaching out to your constellation when stressed may cause this brain to take control.
What is the Lizard Brain?
This quality is the foundation of every healthy relationship in your constellation.
What is trust?
The Constellation of Support is compared to stars because each person represents this.
What is a source of guidance or light in your life?
A coach, mentor, or role model strengthens your constellation by giving this.
What is guidance or encouragement toward goals?
When you calm down after talking with a trusted adult, this BrainWise tool is working.
What is the Wizard Brain?
Ignoring your constellation during a crisis can lead to this outcome.
What is risky or harmful behavior?
To keep your constellation healthy, you need to practice this skill when someone gives poor advice.
What is setting boundaries?
The strength of your Constellation depends less on the number of people and more on this quality.
What is the reliability or trustworthiness of the support?
A medical professional may not know you personally, but they belong in your constellation for this reason.
What is providing expert support or care?
Using your constellation for problem-solving is more effective than “venting” because of this.
What is it leads to action and solutions instead of only expressing feelings?
Using your constellation before making a choice can prevent this kind of decision.
What is an impulsive or unsafe choice?
Updating your constellation over time is important because of this.
What is changing needs and goals as you grow?
Two people might share the same family members, but their constellations look different because of this.
What are the different roles those people play in their lives?
If someone in your constellation pressures you to make unsafe choices, you should do this.
What is reevaluate their role or set boundaries?
If you face bullying, reaching out to a teacher or counselor shows this kind of decision-making.
What is making a safe and wise choice?
When you only rely on friends for support, this weakness can appear in your constellation.
What is limited perspective or immature advice?
Sometimes you may need to replace or shift people in your constellation because of this.
What is recognizing unhealthy or negative influences?
A constellation that is too small or limited may cause this problem.
What is relying too much on one person or lacking resources in a crisis?
Adding community resources like hotlines, programs, or clubs makes your constellation stronger because of this.
What is access to support outside your personal circle?
Balancing support from family, peers, and professionals is important for this reason.
What is no single person can meet all your needs?
A strong constellation helps prevent repeating negative patterns because of this.
What is learning from different viewpoints and guidance?
A truly strong constellation does not just help in crisis—it also helps with this.
What is growth, success, and long-term resilience?