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Discover yourself through the
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The Enneagram has practical applications for:
For thousands of years, spiritual teachers from many different traditions have reminded us of the richness of the human soul and its spiritual gifts. But without real self-knowledge, it is not possible to awaken to the deeper truths of the soul or to sustain whatever degree of realisation we have attained.
If you are not already familiar with the
nine Enneagram personality types we recommend you take our Enneagram test. Our introduction to how the system works, and the
frequently asked questions about the Enneagram are great places to start learning about yourself and how you can use the Enneagram for personal growth and in your relationships.
The Enneagram Institute- Southern England is run by Grahame Morgan-Watson, a Riso-Hudson certified Enneagram Teacher and founder of MetaMe, Our company specialises in communication skills in the art or Leading. For a more in-depth study of the Enneagram to aid in your personal development we suggest you visit www.EnneagramInstitute.com the home site of Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson, two of the leading teachers and developers of the Enneagram system in the world today. |
To become more aware of what really drives certain behaviours and know what can be changed in order to build richer relationships.
The Enneagram blends ancient wisdoms with modern psychology and helps us to "catch ourselves in the act", before running unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
Our teachings are based on our own training by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. Authors of some of the most authoritative books on the Enneagram.
Grahame Morgan-Watson is a Riso-Hudson certified teacher of the Enneagram. He is also a UK regional member of The Enneagram Institute.
The following descriptions of the types is by permission of Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. Copyright, 2001, The Enneagram Institute All Rights Reserved
2. The Nine Types and Four Key Descriptors
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Reformers: |
Principled, purposeful, self-controlled & perfectionistic |
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Helpers: |
Generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing & possessive |
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Achievers: |
Adaptable, excelling, driven & image-conscious |
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Individualists: |
Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed & temperamental |
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Investigators: |
Perceptive, innovative, secretive & isolated |
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Loyalists: |
Engaging, responsible, anxious & suspicious |
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Enthusiasts: |
Spontaneous, versatile, acquisitive & scattered |
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Challengers: |
Self-confident, decisive, willful & confrontational |
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Peacemakers: |
Receptive, reassuring, agreeable & complacent |
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3. The Nine Types in Brief
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The principled, idealistic type. Ones are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change: always striving to improve things, but afraid of making a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic. They typically have problems with resentment and impatience. At their Best: wise, discerning, realistic, and noble. Can be morally heroic. |
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The Helper |
The caring, interpersonal type. Twos are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering, and people-pleasing. They are well-meaning and driven to be close to others, but can slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. They typically have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic, they have unconditional love for others. |
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The Achiever |
The adaptable, success-oriented type. Threes are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. At their Best: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be–role models who inspire others. |
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The Individualist |
The introspective, romantic type. Fours are self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest, creative, and personal, but can also be moody and self-conscious. Withholding themselves from others due to feeling vulnerable and defective, they can also feel disdainful and exempt from ordinary ways of living. They typically have problems with melancholy, self-indulgence, and self-pity. At their Best: inspired and highly creative, they are able to renew themselves and transform their experiences. |
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The Investigator |
The perceptive, cerebral type. Fives are alert, insightful, and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way |
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The Loyalist |
The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious–running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others. |
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The Enthusiast |
The busy, productive type. Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied. |
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The Challenger |
The powerful, aggressive type. Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. Eights feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating. Eights typically have problems with their tempers and with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their Best: self-mastering, they use their strength to improve others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring. |
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The Peacemaker |
The easy-going, self-effacing type. Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems with inertia and stubbornness. At their Best: indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts. | | | |
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Using Riso-Hudson Materials:
Attribution, Copyright, and Related Issues Don Riso and Russ Hudson have spent dozens of years discovering and elaborating on the Enneagram. Their contributions to the field are many and unique, and they have published extensively on them (see Enneagram Contributions article). Because their contributions have come to be seen as standard, Don and Russ' work may become watered down and gradually become seen and treated as "generic Enneagram." As you may know, the original Enneagram material from Ichazo and Naranjo only consisted of a few words about each type. Besides the Levels of Development, one of Don's major achievements was to use those key words and expand them into comprehensive descriptions that mix motivation, depth psychology, and spirituality. In the process of doing this, Don was also the first in the Enneagram field to develop the healthy sides of the types, among other things, as the "Enneagram Contributions" article details. We are eager to have our materials spread and used in many different contexts and we would like to make this process as easy for you as possible. This document is an attempt to identify which Enneagram concepts and terms are copyrighted by The Enneagram Institute, how to document them, and when to ask permission about their use
Click here for schedule of workshops | Independent research supports validation of the Enneagram
(Riso-Hudson model) 1st August 2005; As a result of a year-long research project, Professor Dave Bartram, Research Director SHL Group PLC - world leaders in objective assessment - and SHL research statistician, Anna Brown, have shown that the nine types of the Enneagram are “real and objective,” and that they are strongly supported by the psychometric techniques applied to the Enneagram.
Commenting, Professor Dave Bartram said, “The research suggested that the nine Enneagram types, as described by Don Riso and Russ Hudson of The Enneagram Institute, do have validity as real and objective indicators of personality.”
Full Press Release and full Research Report prepared for The Enneagram Institute by Professor Dave Bartram, |
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