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Ego & The Enneagram
With Lauren Calder
This course is intended for anyone who would like to understand how their ego may be getting in the way of the true expression of who they are. themselves and others better and especially At first glance, the Enneagram might look like just another “personality system”: A set of descriptions about character traits. But the system is much deeper than that. It was designed to be used as a tool for not only insight - but understanding and action too. In this course I will introduce you to the dynamics of each enneagram personality type and I will cover how these dynamics may have initially been formed in childhood. This will really deepen your understanding of how these processes play out within yourself. This course is designed to not only introduce you to the enneagram system, but also to help you to recognise and address core fears, motivations and attachments. Learning about how each type has its own set of attitudes, reactions, blind spots and defences can aid you in seeing why you may be having challenges in your happiness and/or relationships. Insight is fundamental to personal growth and to cultivating patience toward others. By the end of this course, you will have more awareness of your own ego and “lens on the world”. It will also give you an understanding of the “lens” of others, their attitudes and reactions. This will develop the scope of your ability to understand, be compassionate and have patience in your interactions and relationships. The concepts presented in this course are drawn from the fileds of psychology and transpersonal psychology in combination with the teachings of Richard Rohr, Don Riso, Russ Hudson, Jeremy Wagner, Ginger Lapido-Bogda. Join me on this introductory workshop as we explore the fundamentals of the Enneagram system. You will benefit from a having a pen and notebook handy to take some notes as some of the concepts are complex. This course is the pre-requisite to the follow up Ego & The Ennegaram courses for couples, parents and growth strategies.
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Recent Reviews
Anne
December 20, 2025
Interesting and informative course. Looking forward to the next course
Molly
March 12, 2025
Incredibly generous And highly effective
Alain
February 2, 2025
Thank you for this course. It's an inspiring introduction to enneagram types. It gives keys to go more in depth with this framework and with our parts. ❤️ And with other new framework as IDGs Warm regards Thank you
May
July 11, 2024
Excellent, clear information!
Jenn
October 3, 2023
Very insightful and clearly laid out! I would love to know some practical steps for different numbers/ personality types to use to grow when they are in a state of disintegration. I will be recommending this course to a few people. I loved it and felt like I came away with a little bit more knowledge about my self. Thank you!
Alexandra
September 17, 2023
Very good class ! Thanks
Kendra
September 12, 2023
Excellent!
Jane
September 12, 2023
Excellent introduction to the different aspects of the enneagram. Just the right balance of information and also easy to revisit a lesson to hear it again as new thoughts emerge. Thank you 🙏
Ruth
September 10, 2023
Very informative
Tracy-Michelle
September 9, 2023
I am very interested in learning more 🙏
Shawn
September 6, 2023
It is a lot of information, I have the essential Enneagram book by David Daniels and Virginia price. I will take your course again, integrating the book and the information in this course😊 I feel bits and pieces of me in many of the numbers, but have narrowed it down to a number eight, one and two? I look forward to taking the course again❤️
Michelle
August 31, 2023
Thank you 🙏
Shea
July 29, 2023
Very informative and helpful. Well laid out and easy to follow.
Sheila
July 2, 2023
I enjoyed this review of the Enneagram. I’ve been aware of it for decades and have attended many conferences and workshops. It’s been so helpful in my growth. It was so helpful when I discovered that my husband was a Nine. Suddenly it explained his behaviour. He’d walk away from an argument and I’d be so frustrated. I’m a One with a Nine wing and self pres. He was a Nine with a One wing and also Self Pres. We were married for 63 years and five months (less two days) and he passed away six months ago. I miss him so much. Fortunately, we had a wonderful twenty years of retirement together. 💔💕
David
June 24, 2023
Thanks Lauren,
Jennifer
June 19, 2023
Very informative. I listened with my kids to parts.
John
May 29, 2023
Great overview!
Maitri
April 10, 2023
I look forward to a live. Jung and tarot may appeal more tho I am interested in Richard Rohr who she says uses but never mentioned. I am checking out his book. Many thanks.
Sonia
April 9, 2023
This was very helpful for me on my journey.
Karen
March 28, 2023
A lot of info, but enjoyed learning it
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