Enneagram Applications for Bodyworkers

The Enneagram is an ancient tool for self-understanding, spiritual and psychological growth, and relating to others. It is widely used by healthcare and personal development professionals. You will learn how the system works, what your type is, how to implement this knowledge in your own life and your work with clients. You will also learn how to assess clients’ Enneagram types, introduce your clients to this tool, and how different types relate to their bodies.

I became a student of the Enneagram in 1984 and have used it with my clients since 1987. The Enneagram is an ancient tool for self-understanding, spiritual and psychological growth, and for relating to others. It consists of nine unique, soul-centered life patterns that affect how we live our lives unconsciously - and the types of challenges we face.

The Enneagram has been accepted as a tool for counselors, such as: spiritual directors, pastoral ministers, psychotherapists, and life coaches. It has also been used by business consultants for leadership training, organizational development, and long-range planning.

In this class, you will learn:

• How the Enneagram system works.
• Your own Enneagram type.
• How to implement the Enneagram in your life.
• How the Enneagram affects your work with clients.
• How to build upon the self-knowledge you gain.

You will also learn:

• How different types relate to their bodies.
• How to assess a client's Enneagram type.
• How to work with different Enneagram types.
• How to introduce clients to the Enneagram.
• Challenges that can be helpful to different types.

Required Reading

The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and the Others in Your Life, by Helen Palmer

Riso and Hudson’s, Discovering Your Personality Type, Second Edition