Family constellations in the judiciary: a topic for Psychology?

Abstract

Projects and practices of family constellation as a method for resolving conflicts spread through Brazilian courts. This article aims to reflect on how the Family Constellation is articulated or not with the exercise of the profession of Psychology, as well as to discuss how the Judiciary has been supporting the expansion of this practice. For this, we analyzed the publications on Family Constellations on the National Council of Justice website, regarding the following aspects involved in the implementation of these practices in the courts: fields of application; procedures used; the family constellation as a professional competence and conditions of participation and evaluation. The emergence of future CNJ policies and their validity was critically discussed using concepts and reflections from Social and Legal Psychology; as well as questions about the consequences of these practices were raised. Finally, we highlight the importance of building a position for the Federal Council of Psychology.