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About the Enneagram
 
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by Helen Palmer:
 • The Limitations of Categorizing
 • The Inner Observer
 • The Narrative Tradition

by Marlene Cresci Cohen:
 • Applications of the Enneagram to Psychological Assessment

 

With a history of centuries, the Enneagram is arguably the oldest human development system on the planet.  During the past decade, the system has undergone a renewal of scholarly attention within the context of current personality typologies.  The result is a reliable integration of psychological insight about human differences, set alongside a non-sectarian body of spiritual practice that relaxes inner resistance while encouraging inner receptivity.

The word enneagram means a graph of nine.  Each of the nine Enneagram personality profiles has a distinct, well-developed coping strategy for relating to self, others and the environment.  Each of the nine types also has its own precise path to psychological and spiritual freedom.

Introducing the 9 Types

Use each of the 9 pages listed below to explore a brief introduction to each of the Types, including a video.

        1 The Perfectionist
2 The Giver
3 The Performer
4 The Tragic Romantic
5 The Observer
6 The Loyal Skeptic
7 The Epicure
8 The Protector
9 The Mediator
  The Mediator The Perfectionist The Giver The Performer The Tragic Romantic The Observer The Loyal Skeptic The Epicure The Protector

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