What is the Enneagram?
The Enneagram is a psychological- spiritual personality typing tool which serves as a map for transformation and growth. Unlike other personality typing systems, the wisdom of the Enneagram does not put you in a box with a label and leave you there. Instead, it shows you the particular box you've been trapped in (aka. your personality) so that you can get out and discover the freedom of your True Self. The Enneagram is dynamic, and points to each type's unique skills and virtues as well as each type's shadow side and habits that continuously get them into trouble. It is a fast-track to self awareness, self compassion, and transformation. I have found no other tool that can so elegantly help people see their patterns and get "un-stuck." Not only is it a tool for greater mental, spiritual, and emotional health, it also leads to greater compassion for others and shines a light on the root of difficulties in our relationships. Read on to get started on your Enneagram journey through an Intro to the Enneagram Workshop and/or an individual or couples Typing session.
Enneagram Typing Sessions and Coaching
There are nine distinct Enneagram personality types, but they can be difficult to identify since the Enneagram is about our internal world of motivations, thoughts, and emotions instead of just our actions. There are several online tests to aid in finding your type, but unfortunately they are all only about 60% accurate, at best. We are all an intersection of our Enneagram type mixed with our culture, family culture, gender, race, class, etc. It can be hard to sort through all those layers to find your personality's true motivations, and for the Enneagram to "work" for you, typing yourself correctly is key.
That's where I come in! I have been trained by Master Enneagram Educator Anne Muree in a specific questioning technique to help you find your Enneagram type. After this fun one hour interview, you will leave with a clearer understanding of yourself and resources for further self observation and growth. After you have discovered your Enneagram type, I offer optional follow-up coaching sessions about understanding your type and using the Enneagram symbol as a map for your personalized path of transformation. These follow-up coaching sessions are highly recommended, as it is easier to grow when we have both guidance and accountability. Typing and coaching sessions are also offered for couples to further understand their partner, discover their "blindspots" in the relationship, and learn how to best support one another based on their personality type. I'm excited to meet with you on this journey of self discovery and growth!
Gift certificates are available. (They make a great birthday or holiday gift, or a wedding/anniversary gift for a couple!)
That's where I come in! I have been trained by Master Enneagram Educator Anne Muree in a specific questioning technique to help you find your Enneagram type. After this fun one hour interview, you will leave with a clearer understanding of yourself and resources for further self observation and growth. After you have discovered your Enneagram type, I offer optional follow-up coaching sessions about understanding your type and using the Enneagram symbol as a map for your personalized path of transformation. These follow-up coaching sessions are highly recommended, as it is easier to grow when we have both guidance and accountability. Typing and coaching sessions are also offered for couples to further understand their partner, discover their "blindspots" in the relationship, and learn how to best support one another based on their personality type. I'm excited to meet with you on this journey of self discovery and growth!
Gift certificates are available. (They make a great birthday or holiday gift, or a wedding/anniversary gift for a couple!)
Enneagram Workshops
The quickest way to learn about the Enneagram is through an interactive introductory workshop. In our time together, your group will learn the basics of the Enneagram system and get an understanding of what motivates each of the nine types. When you understand all the types (not just your own), you then have the capability to choose new and healthy ways of Being by learning to draw upon the other types for support and insight. You will leave this experience with deeper understanding and compassion for self and others. This would be a wonderful team building experience for a group of friends, students, or a staff team. And, it's FUN!
Follow-up workshops are available on how to use the Enneagram as a tool for individual, couple, and group transformation. These trainings are custom-designed for groups of all sizes. Contact me for more information and pricing.
Follow-up workshops are available on how to use the Enneagram as a tool for individual, couple, and group transformation. These trainings are custom-designed for groups of all sizes. Contact me for more information and pricing.
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Testimonials
"Chelsea's Enneagram Workshop was a game-changer for me, my relationships and my career. She somehow integrated so much information into a format that was fun, easy to follow, fascinating and inclusive. Chelsea is one of the most relatable and knowledgeable facilitators I've met, and she artfully creates space for deep reflection, celebration of differences AND belly laughter."
~Lynn, Enneagram 2
"Chelsea is a gracious listener. In her typing session, I felt at ease as she guided us into a gentle, thoughtful process of inquiry. Her questions were helpful and her observations felt accurate, without making presumptions. She is led by a genuine appreciation for people. This was felt in the laughter, earnestness and mutual-curiosity she brought to our session. Afterwards I felt more capable of communicating effectively with the loved ones in my life."
~Phillip, Enneagram 9
"I am in awe of the way Chelsea led me through the questions during the typing session. I felt like she was just curious about me—it wasn’t intimidating at all. She asked questions in a non-judgmental and kind manner that made me feel really comfortable opening up and answering honestly. It was fun! Then, when she told me my Enneagram number and more about my shadow side it really struck home. I almost immediately recognized my pattern of mistakes and have new tools to overcome innate challenges I face. I have a much deeper understanding of the things that have blocked me creatively and the way I’ve gotten in my own way. I feel like this self-awareness is unlocking new hidden powers and helping me reach my full potential. I already am making courageous changes and I only am just beginning to understand the Enneagram! "
~Andrea, Enneagram 4
"Chelsea is a warm and soulful guide, teacher, and group facilitator. She is willing and able to help people look at things that might be in our blind spots and does so with compassion, patience, and full presence."
~Ryan, Enneagram 2
"Discovering my type with the help of Chelsea's interview is swiftly changing my life--helping me to improve myself, my relationships, and the way I live in this world. Chelsea made me feel completely comfortable to open up myself to the interview process, and had a lot of fun with our discussions. She also recommended a ton of great resources to continue exploring. I also did a group workshop with Chelsea which was nothing short of transformative magic--it brought us important insights into ourselves as well as our relationships with each other. It was fun, insightful, and had everyone wishing at the end that we could keep going. What impressed me about her coaching was that not only was she skillful in her teaching, but she seemed keenly fascinated when listening to our own insights about our types. Thank you for the gift of the Enneagram!"
~Melissa, Enneagram 6
~Lynn, Enneagram 2
"Chelsea is a gracious listener. In her typing session, I felt at ease as she guided us into a gentle, thoughtful process of inquiry. Her questions were helpful and her observations felt accurate, without making presumptions. She is led by a genuine appreciation for people. This was felt in the laughter, earnestness and mutual-curiosity she brought to our session. Afterwards I felt more capable of communicating effectively with the loved ones in my life."
~Phillip, Enneagram 9
"I am in awe of the way Chelsea led me through the questions during the typing session. I felt like she was just curious about me—it wasn’t intimidating at all. She asked questions in a non-judgmental and kind manner that made me feel really comfortable opening up and answering honestly. It was fun! Then, when she told me my Enneagram number and more about my shadow side it really struck home. I almost immediately recognized my pattern of mistakes and have new tools to overcome innate challenges I face. I have a much deeper understanding of the things that have blocked me creatively and the way I’ve gotten in my own way. I feel like this self-awareness is unlocking new hidden powers and helping me reach my full potential. I already am making courageous changes and I only am just beginning to understand the Enneagram! "
~Andrea, Enneagram 4
"Chelsea is a warm and soulful guide, teacher, and group facilitator. She is willing and able to help people look at things that might be in our blind spots and does so with compassion, patience, and full presence."
~Ryan, Enneagram 2
"Discovering my type with the help of Chelsea's interview is swiftly changing my life--helping me to improve myself, my relationships, and the way I live in this world. Chelsea made me feel completely comfortable to open up myself to the interview process, and had a lot of fun with our discussions. She also recommended a ton of great resources to continue exploring. I also did a group workshop with Chelsea which was nothing short of transformative magic--it brought us important insights into ourselves as well as our relationships with each other. It was fun, insightful, and had everyone wishing at the end that we could keep going. What impressed me about her coaching was that not only was she skillful in her teaching, but she seemed keenly fascinated when listening to our own insights about our types. Thank you for the gift of the Enneagram!"
~Melissa, Enneagram 6
Enneagram F.A.Q..
Q1: I don't like personality tests because they put people in a box. Will the Enneagram box me in?
A1: The Enneagram shows us our habits, both Light and Shadow, so that we can make more conscious choices about how we respond to our thoughts and emotions. The Enneagram is dynamic and takes into account the uniqueness of each person. Even though we have one number that is our "home base," there is infinite variety depending on our "Wing" (the types right next to our number that influence our personality), and our "Arrows" which are two other numbers that add qualities to our personality (especially when we are feeling secure or stressed). In addition to all this, there are nine Levels of Development that we grow through as we become more healthy and self aware, changing the way our personality presents itself.
Q2: The Enneagram sounds complicated. What if I don't have time to read a bunch of books and memorize all this stuff?
A2: The Enneagram is very useful even in the beginning stages of learning. You don't have to learn about Wings, Arrows, Levels of Development, or Subtypes for this to change your life.
Q3: I feel like I've changed a lot over the course of my life. Does that mean my Enneagram type has changed?
A3: No. We do change a lot, but we are always operating out of our "Home Base" personality. The variations over time are due to other factors (see A1 above).
Q4: Is the Enneagram useful for children?
A4: This is a controversial question to answer. The answer is Maybe, depending on how it is used. Enneagram type is likely inherent to our Being when we were born. But our personality type is also put on as a sort of "armor" to survive our environment, starting around age two. The degree to which we are fixated and attached to our personality varies depending on the health and nurturing in our early holding environment. Some people introduce the Enneagram to children, but this is a delicate process that should be approached with openness and curiosity, instead of telling children what type they are. Teenage years or early 20's is a prime time to learn more about our Enneagram type.
Q5: Is the Enneagram applicable across cultures?
A5: Yes! The Enneagram is taught as an effective tool all around the world. Enneagram teachings were developed by teachers in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia, Bolivia, and Chile before making its way to the United States in the 1970's.
Q6: What are the origins of the Enneagram?
A6: The Enneagram is an ancient tool that developed first in the Mediterranean region (perhaps!), then made its way to Russia, South America, and finally to California in the 1970's. Up until the 70's it was a mostly oral tradition. Wisdom teachings from Western philosophy, depth psychology, Jewish Kabbalah, early mystic Christianity, and Sufism are building blocks of the Enneagram system as a whole.
Q7: I'm still skeptical that this tool will be useful for me. What extra motivation can you give me to get started?
A7: Skepticism is healthy! You shouldn't believe everything you stumble across. Your skepticism also gives me a big clue as to your Enneagram type ;) Once you understand your type, your skepticism will make sense and you'll be able to choose how to respond to it. Let's set up a typing session and go from there!
A1: The Enneagram shows us our habits, both Light and Shadow, so that we can make more conscious choices about how we respond to our thoughts and emotions. The Enneagram is dynamic and takes into account the uniqueness of each person. Even though we have one number that is our "home base," there is infinite variety depending on our "Wing" (the types right next to our number that influence our personality), and our "Arrows" which are two other numbers that add qualities to our personality (especially when we are feeling secure or stressed). In addition to all this, there are nine Levels of Development that we grow through as we become more healthy and self aware, changing the way our personality presents itself.
Q2: The Enneagram sounds complicated. What if I don't have time to read a bunch of books and memorize all this stuff?
A2: The Enneagram is very useful even in the beginning stages of learning. You don't have to learn about Wings, Arrows, Levels of Development, or Subtypes for this to change your life.
Q3: I feel like I've changed a lot over the course of my life. Does that mean my Enneagram type has changed?
A3: No. We do change a lot, but we are always operating out of our "Home Base" personality. The variations over time are due to other factors (see A1 above).
Q4: Is the Enneagram useful for children?
A4: This is a controversial question to answer. The answer is Maybe, depending on how it is used. Enneagram type is likely inherent to our Being when we were born. But our personality type is also put on as a sort of "armor" to survive our environment, starting around age two. The degree to which we are fixated and attached to our personality varies depending on the health and nurturing in our early holding environment. Some people introduce the Enneagram to children, but this is a delicate process that should be approached with openness and curiosity, instead of telling children what type they are. Teenage years or early 20's is a prime time to learn more about our Enneagram type.
Q5: Is the Enneagram applicable across cultures?
A5: Yes! The Enneagram is taught as an effective tool all around the world. Enneagram teachings were developed by teachers in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia, Bolivia, and Chile before making its way to the United States in the 1970's.
Q6: What are the origins of the Enneagram?
A6: The Enneagram is an ancient tool that developed first in the Mediterranean region (perhaps!), then made its way to Russia, South America, and finally to California in the 1970's. Up until the 70's it was a mostly oral tradition. Wisdom teachings from Western philosophy, depth psychology, Jewish Kabbalah, early mystic Christianity, and Sufism are building blocks of the Enneagram system as a whole.
Q7: I'm still skeptical that this tool will be useful for me. What extra motivation can you give me to get started?
A7: Skepticism is healthy! You shouldn't believe everything you stumble across. Your skepticism also gives me a big clue as to your Enneagram type ;) Once you understand your type, your skepticism will make sense and you'll be able to choose how to respond to it. Let's set up a typing session and go from there!