One topic that seems to be emerging often in therapy is the Enneagram. The Enneagram is described by Enneagram Worldwide as:
"a powerful tool for personal and collective transformation. Stemming from the Greek words ennea (nine) and grammos (a written symbol), the nine-pointed Enneagram symbol represents nine distinct strategies for relating to the self, others and the world. Each Enneagram type has a different pattern of thinking, feeling and acting that arises from a deeper inner motivation or worldview."
The nine types as described by the Enneagram Institute are:
1 THE REFORMER
The Rational, Idealistic Type: Principled, Purposeful, Self-Controlled, and Perfectionistic
2 THE HELPER
The Caring, Interpersonal Type: Demonstrative, Generous, People-Pleasing, and Possessive
3 THE ACHIEVER
The Success-Oriented, Pragmatic Type: Adaptive, Excelling, Driven, and Image-Conscious
4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
The Sensitive, Withdrawn Type: Expressive, Dramatic, Self-Absorbed, and Temperamental
5 THE INVESTIGATOR
The Intense, Cerebral Type: Perceptive, Innovative, Secretive, and Isolated
6 THE LOYALIST
The Committed, Security-Oriented Type: Engaging, Responsible, Anxious, and Suspicious
7 THE ENTHUSIAST
The Busy, Fun-Loving Type: Spontaneous, Versatile, Distractible, and Scattered
8 THE CHALLENGER
The Powerful, Dominating Type: Self-Confident, Decisive, Willful, and Confrontational
9 THE PEACEMAKER
The Easygoing, Self-Effacing Type: Receptive, Reassuring, Agreeable, and Complacent
The above brief overview hits the tip top of the iceberg. Many clients and friends have been asking for resources, websites, podcasts, books, or online quizzes (which I don't highly recommend, but you are welcome to try). So, below you will find some of my favorite resources and each of them are linked to a location where you can purchase/interact with them.
Books:
CRON, I. A. N. M. O. R. G. A. N. (2016). Road back to you. INTERVARSITY Press.
Stabile, S., & Stabile, S. (2018). The path between us: Study guide: Six sessions. IVP Books, an imprint of InterVarsity Press.
Rohr, R., & Ebert, A. (2001). The enneagram: A Christian perspective. Claretian Publications.
Podcasts:
Cron, I. (2021, October 21). Typology podcast. TYPOLOGY PODCAST. Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.typologypodcast.com/.
Website Resources:
The Enneagram Institute. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/.
Enneagram tests, type descriptions, forums. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.9types.com/.
Quizzes:
Lazenby-malcolm@globalleadershipfoundation.com-www.globalleadershipfoundation.com, M. (n.d.). Enneagram personality test - The Rheti Sampler. Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://globalleadershipfoundation.com/rheti/test.html.
Paid more extensive Enneagram Institute Test
The Enneagram Institute. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/.
Hope these resources are somewhat helpful for each of you! As always, if you need to reach me, I can be found here:
address: 4205 Hillsboro Pike (Suite 305), Nashville, TN 37215
phone: (615) 208-4136
