Andreas Ebert 2014 2014 IEA Global Conference San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA [memberonly] [/memberonly]

What happens when things fall apart? How do you cope? Deal effectively with setbacks? And resolve conflicts gracefully? In this session, Riso and Hudson's three Harmonic Groups offer some compelling answers. Punctuated with music clips, sound bites, and descriptive visuals, this workshop reveals how each [...]

Childhood is the key period for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual development of a human being. If a child learns to manifest the potential aspects of their being, he or she will have a better capacity to deal with the challenges in life and [...]

Conference registrants have submitted questions for a facilitated question and answer session. If time allows and Richard and Jerry are willing, we will take questions from the floor. Richard Rohr Jerry Wagner 2014 2014 IEA Global Conference San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA [memberonly] [/memberonly]

Moving on the Lines - resources for personal growth and inner work. The Enneagram is a dynamic system, meaning that energy flows on the lines of the diagram. This was described by Mr. Gurdjieff as he spoke about the natural laws of the universe encoded [...]

The Enneagram invites movement. Learning your type and number and some interesting facts about your habits and compulsions, is just a beginning. The real adventure begins when we apply what we have learned. When we wrestle with these new discoveries and awareness and put wisdom [...]

Since Richard Rohr learned the Enneagram in the very early 1970s, he has watched it move many people rather quickly to an ever more integral way of knowing, experiencing, and loving the world. Why and how is this true? Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally [...]

The instincts at the root of the 27 subtypes are biological phenomena, yet most approaches to them treat them as purely psychological phenomena or rely on out-dated understandings of biology. Mario's approach to the subtypes is rooted in modern evolutionary psychology and extends beyond the [...]

The experience of stepping into someone else's shoes is often the closest we get to finding out what it's like to be them. EnneaMotion is an experiential approach to learning the Enneagram. By experiencing the energy of the different types, we gain insight and increased [...]

The Levels of Capacity(TM) are a new way of working with the Levels of Development by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. The Levels of CapacityTM describe per Enneagram type the very human capacity and skill-set you will need to master before moving up to [...]

A clear picture of the Enneagram's instinct-based subtypes is vital to a deep understanding of the Enneagram system and our ability to type ourselves and others accurately. Based on the most up-to-date subtype descriptions from seminal Enneagram author Claudio Naranjo, this session will present the [...]

The Enneagram Narrative Curriculum provides a framework that integrates three crucial aspects of personal development: psychological, spiritual and somatic. These elements can be investigated as independent streams that share a common purpose, and there is much value in doing so. That said, using the wisdom [...]

Who wants more energy, presence and time? What if we could have that back from the frustrating recurring situations that drain our energy? Most people can easily see how others are engaging in drama, while they are trying to stay out of it. In this [...]

In this workshop Tom will cycle around the Enneagram revealing the role fear plays within each style, before landing in the Fear Triad for an in-depth discussion. The purpose of the workshop is two-fold: to understand in greater detail the role of fear - minor [...]

Today's parents face a multitude of challenges unlike previous generations. In this world of increased on-line connectivity we are becoming even more disconnected from those relationships that are important to us. Knowing your Enneagram Type will help you understand how your personality influences your parenting [...]

An intriguing look at the Enneagram for managers, executives, and the coaches and consultants who work with them. Join this exploration into leadership that is based on the awakening and alignment of Belly Center, the Heart Center, and the Head Center, creating gifts and tools [...]

Sandra Maitri unfolded the concept of the Enneagram points of integration representing our "Soulchild". Unfortunately we can not jump there because our inner child has never been allowed to develop Tsultrim Allione unfolded the concept of "Feeding The Demons" based on Buddhist psychology. Those "demons" [...]

This session introduces a Transformational Model which presents a structured process to help you get free of your Type's fixation and get in touch with your authentic self. We will practice how to distinguish "Who is taking now" --the Ego or the Authentic self? And [...]

In its original form, the Enneagram symbol was more than a typology--it was an invitation to experience reality in new ways. The symbol itself has at its center a triangle in a circle, representing what Georges Gurdjieff called the Law of Three--a way of looking [...]

The Holy Ideas of the Enneagram are in service to the lessening of suffering and the recovery of our true nature through remembering our Essence qualities. The Holy Ideas remind us of who we truly are beyond our attachments and identification with the construct of [...]

When you teach the Enneagram, you have to share a lot of information with your students. But that doesn't mean it has to be a long, dull lecture! Adults learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. And they learn even better [...]

The Inner Critic is one of the biggest stressors in our day-to-day lives. Come and explore ways to soften your Inner Critic and make more room for your Inner Authority. Having an inner critic is not a choice we get to make. It's part of [...]

Embodied Relationships: Type Based Practices for Shifting from Conflict to Connection. What fuels conflict in relationships? How can we become more understanding and accepting in moments of discord? What ignites our Enneagram type based triggers? With the help of attachment theory, trauma research, and neuroscience [...]

Making and keeping commitments with each other is crucial. It is the lifeblood of relationships and the primary way we get things done in organizations. Yet, many of us travel through life without knowing how to effectively communicate with others to make and keep commitments. [...]

Each Enneagram point represents an archetypal territory with a distinct worldview and adaptive strategy. Those of us who study the Enneagram have identified our core type and know it well. But sometimes we leave "home base" and move into other Enneagram positions on the diagram. [...]

Each Enneagram space has it own internal conflict that, if resolved, would lead to transformation. In this session participants will have the opportunity to discover and explore their own internal conflict. Once found, they will learn a simple yet profound NLP technique to work with [...]

This workshop will present an overview of the emerging field of Transpersonal Gerontology--a recent and powerful integration of transpersonal psychology and social gerontology--and then discuss its relevance to Enneagram studies and practices. Gerontology, until recently, has taken little account of developments in humanistic and transpersonal [...]

A first impression is made in 20 seconds or less according to the way one looks, speaks, walks and gestures. Human nature innately groups these qualities into Archetypes. An Archetype is a prototype, unconscious idea or image universally present in the human psyche. Eighteen years [...]

This session is focused on the ancient Diagram of Harmony, a 9-pointed star composed of 3 equilateral triangles. Unlike the more familiar cognitive/emotional model of vice and virtue, the Harmony Triads assign Head, Heart and Body-based intelligence to each personality type. This configuration offers guidance [...]

The labyrinth is an ancient circular pattern, a symbol of wholeness, in which one follows a single path as it spirals to the center and then follows the same path out. This experiential learning session of walking a canvas Labyrinth design offers the possibility of [...]

The Social Impact of Prison--The United States incarcerates 25% of the world's population, but represents less than 5% of the global populace. As we imprison more people than any other nation, there are massive ramifications on families that send cultural ripples throughout society. Like it [...]

Many people squirm when talking about money with prospective clients or "asking for the order." Would you like to feel as comfortable bringing your offer to the world as you do delivering it? This interactive session will take the edge off the fear of those [...]

We have all tried to change some of our habitual patterns, but have not always been successful. There is a part of us that wants to change, and another part that resists that change. Why is that? In this session we will explore a process [...]

Although the Enneagram is often taught by focusing on types as personality fixations, scientific research in the emerging field of positive psychology points out the advantages of emphasizing human potential (rather than human deficiency). In this talk, I will present the pioneering research done by [...]

If your Enneagram studies have you seeking a daily spiritual practice, our session will assist you in developing one. Learn about the powerful connections between Enneagram and Ayurveda, a holistic, bodily-focused spiritual tradition with roots in ancient India. See how this profound system can help [...]

Sex, power and money are such controversial topics that they are usually kept in the dark yet they enter into all aspects of life. These three hot button issues form the majority of conflicts in relationships. Who is in control and makes the decisions? What [...]

This session will explore the dynamic blend of the Enneagram and NVC, including: 1) how these two approaches amplify understanding and compassion for self and others, 2) the utility of NVC skills for meeting our goals and living our essence, 3) how the NVC "mind [...]

In this session Marion will focus on recent developments in Somatic Awareness Practice which demonstrate how body-based intelligence establishes a physical foundation for both psychological and spiritual development. Used in conjunction with a practice of interior silence, somatic awareness permits us to internally observe and [...]

Questions can be interventions in their own right, allowing us to consider our experiences in new ways. As Enneagram enthusiasts, learning to see outside of our usual lenses can be both a difficult and a joyful discipline. Provocative and reflective questions can help us out [...]

This presentation will provide a descriptive and visual journey focusing on using three of the basic Enneagram principles in the development and conscious growth of a localized Enneagram Community. The three principles - Circle, Hexad and Triangle--have been the compass and backbone for this lively [...]

Although Enneagram type cannot and should not be used for hiring because type has no correlation to skills or aptitude, the Enneagram itself can be used to help companies hire large numbers of best-in-class candidates who are immediately up and running. And all this can [...]

A burgeoning leader in the field of Social Entrepreneurship, Susan Olesek speaks--with compelling authenticity--to the messy business of stepping into our "higher selves." We gather in order to meet the challenge of taking the Enneagram out of the theoretical and into the present, everyday-ness of [...]

An examination of the breakthroughs that the Enneagram encourages and empowers at the spiritual, psychological, and cultural levels... "...one reason I have valued and taught the Enneagram for almost forty years. Like few other spiritual tools, it illustrates this transformational truth. Once you see that [...]

Sefer Hasidim (The Book of the Pious) a twelfth century mystical text, speaks of entering the Dream World as one would a foreign land. Just as the inhabitants there might try to converse with us through sign language, so our dreams communicate through images and [...]

Understanding the dynamics of the Inner Critic, and the way in which it affects the Three Centers of Intelligence, is critical work for transforming the type-specific defense patterns of each Enneagram type in addiction recovery. More importantly, understanding the intrusion of the Inner Critic in [...]