ALJ Class: What You Can Learn from the Enneagram

What You Can Learn from the Enneagram

Sunday, June 2, 2024, 11:45–1:15 p.m., Fireside Room and on Zoom

Presenter: Debbie Mytels

Do you have a friend who is always concerned about safety? Or a son who wants things to be “perfect”? Maybe a boss who is clueless about others’ needs? The Enneagram is an ancient system of nine personality types based upon observable human behavior. This class will offer one person’s insights into what you can learn from the Enneagram, a time to discuss some personality types with others, and some resources for learning more.

The Enneagram’s nine personality types are found in all cultures around the globe, so there may be a biological basis. But the Enneagram also offers opportunities for reflection, learning, and change. For example, most of us behave differently when we are stressed compared to when we are relaxed. Through this class, you’ll learn about some typical pattern changes, which can help you make behavioral choices. While a fun-loving type can be a great companion for a day trip, you may not want them to be your accountant.

Learning about the Enneagram can help you understand yourself, your family members, friends, and co-workers. Recognizing your habitual behavior patterns and those of others can assist you in finding compassion and acceptance of yourself and others—and offer insights into how you might change.

Debbie Mytels grew up in a Unitarian household and has been a member of the UU Fellowship of Redwood City for 25 years. During her 32-year career with Acterra, an environmental nonprofit in Palo Alto, she trained more than 500 volunteers in technology and behavior-change practices to help homeowners become more energy efficient through Acterra’s “Green@Home” project. She also created a leadership training program that served 140 people over six years.

Debbie began learning about the Enneagram in the 1990s. Since then, she has studied several Enneagram books and attended seminars and workshops. The Enneagram is the most significant thing she has learned in her adult life. Through this Enneagram class, she hopes you will become intrigued and want to learn more about it, too.

Childcare is available.

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