In this study group series, available in time zones around the world, we will explore the intersection of the family and our personality type. How do our families, past and present, shape our personality type? How does our enneagram type shape our family relationships?

Did you fit in with your family of origin? Did you adapt, withdraw or rebel? How did your temperament and patterns of neurobiology show up? What were the family roles, rules and expectations, and messages about emotions? What are they now? We will also look at relationship strengths and challenges, parenting and attachment styles, security issues, boundaries, and the “family body.” And of course, what is our work in all this?

I’ve been leading enneagram study groups since 1981. They are a great way to explore applications of the enneagram and stay connected to the work with the support of your peers. The small size, 8 to 14 people, means everyone is heard. It’s a different experience than a class or workshop.

I lead several series of groups during the year. Each series has a theme that provides a focus for discussion and sharing. In addition to the theme, we are always interested in hearing “how are you using the enneagram in your current life and relationships?”

Format: At the beginning of each meeting I provide a presentation on the topic and/or a guided meditation followed by discussion. This first 45 to 60 minutes is recorded and made available to group members including people who have missed the meeting. The second hour we go more deeply into personal sharing in the large group or smaller breakout groups; this can be on the topic or about your current inner. This part is not recorded.

Benefits: Learn more about the enneagram and ways to apply it in daily life. Meet people who are also on the enneagram path. Share about your path of development and be heard, recognized and reflected by others. It’s less about giving or receiving advice and more about being heard and supported in a safe “holding environment.” And you will learn more about the nine personality types through the sharing of others at a deep level.

Requirements: you know something about the enneagram, including your enneagram type; you are interested in other people’s journey and can listen with empathy; you are committed to working on your own type structure.

I am aiming for two groups: the Thursday morning group begins Sept. 3 at 10am to noon US Pacific. Thurs. evenings in Europe 7-9pm CET. Then Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 10.

The Friday evening group begins on Sept. 4 at 6pm to 8pm US Pacific. Sat. mornings in Asia and Australia. Then Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 11.

The cost is US $315 for seven meetings and recordings. For registration or questions please email me at enneagramatwork@gmail.com. Before taking your registration I need to know that there are spaces available in the Friday group (which is ongoing) or that we have enough enrollment for the Thursday group (which is new).