The Enneagram Professional Training Program™

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Overview

The four-section Enneagram Professional Training Program™ (EPTP) is designed for those who would like to pursue teacher certification or use the Enneagram in their professional practice or workplace. Section 1, the Enneagram Intensive™, is a six-day foundational program that we also offer as a stand-alone workshop. This course is open to anyone with some prior knowledge of the Enneagram who wants to participate in an intensive growth process in a safe and receptive community dedicated to diversity.

Who should attend

• Anyone on a path of personal transformation
• Therapists, counselors, physicians, nurses
• Business managers, coaches, trainers
• Spiritual directors and clergy
• Teachers and parents

We teach in the Narrative Tradition of people speaking on their own behalf. We have found that the most effective way to teach the Enneagram and recognize personality differences is through people speaking from their own experience. Much of the learning happens when participants are seated with people of the same type, sharing their insights and personal stories.

The panel interviews bring the Enneagram alive through meaningful conversation and insights. To create a powerful immersion experience, we combine our teachings in the Narrative Tradition with informative lectures, self-observation practices, group exercises by type, guided interactions, movement practices, psychological practices, and deep personal inquiry and reflection.

Graduates of the Enneagram Intensive™ are eligible to join the Association of Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition (AETNT) as associate members. Upon completion of all four EPTP segments, certified teachers may become professional members. All members receive admission to the annual conference, membership directory, subscription to the quarterly journal/newsletter, TALK, and personal and professional networking opportunities.

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Curriculum

Section 1: The Enneagram Intensive™
A five-day course integrating psychological life and spirit

Also offered as a stand-alone workshop, the Enneagram Intensive™ offers a full examination of the structure and psychodynamics of the nine personality types, including the basic proposition, instinctual subtypes, patterns of personal reactivity and defense mechanisms. Participants focus on personal development and relationship issues with other types through self-inquiry, process interactions and specific strategies for change. Facilitators may include David Daniels, Peter O’Hanrahan and/or Terry Saracino, depending on location. Helen Palmer is present through a recorded set of 12 powerful guided meditations. Learn more about the Enneagram Intensive™ or see current schedule.

Section 2: Foundations of Spiritual Method and the Typing Process
A six-day course (or three days for Spiritual Method only)

The first three days, Foundations of Spiritual Method, is taught by Helen Palmer and Terry Saracino. It focuses on type structure as a means of spiritual evolution. The panel method in the Narrative Tradition is used to demonstrate how to unite psychological self-observation with spiritual method to further one’s development and integration. This segment of the EPTP curriculum is open to the public as a stand-alone workshop.

The second three days, The Typing Process, brings instruction and practice in typing and panel interviewing, with special attention to distinguishing among types using verbal, non-verbal and observational cues. Participants have a rare hands-on opportunity to develop their Enneagram interviewing skills with coaching and feedback.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

The Enneagram Intensive 

2008
August 8-13, Burlingame, CA
October 31 – November 6, Asheville, NC

2009
January 16-21, Burlingame, CA
Check back for other dates to be announced.

Foundations of Spiritual Method and the Typing Process

2008
August 15-21, Burlingame, CA

2009
January 23-28, Burlingame, CA

To register or learn more about this program, call 866-366-8973 (toll-free in the U.S.) or 513-829-3457 (from outside the U.S.).

Section 3: The Internship Process
Typing and panel interviews – offsite supervised practicum

Each student selects a supervisor or mentor from the program and conducts 18 typing interviews and two panel practice sessions, half of which are coached by the supervisor or mentor. These sessions focus on both technical skills and self-management of the interview and inquiry process. This one-on-one relationship with an experienced certified teacher provides an excellent context for further learning and practice. Each student also completes a review and submits it to the supervisor for assessment and feedback prior to attending Section 4.

Section 4: Professional Certification
Six-day course (repeat of The Enneagram Intensive™ as a certifying candidate)

This repeat of the Enneagram Intensive™ offers a full examination of the structure and dynamics of the types. During the first round of panels, candidates for teacher certification conduct interviews with support and feedback from staff. Candidates also demonstrate typing skills and receive additional instruction. The second round of panels further integrates the material. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to use the Licensed Teaching Materials Package.

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Testimonials

“The training weeks were challenging, yet immensely rewarding. The program revitalized our already enduring relationship, increasing understanding and compassion for habitual behaviors. Our only sadness is that NO words can do justice to what we experienced. A truly watershed adventure!”
I.R. and H.L., business consultants

“As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20 years, I have attended numerous workshops, classes and training throughout my career. Never have I come across an opportunity for both personal and professional growth anything like what is offered in the Enneagram Professional Training Program. Far beyond advancing my clinical skills, this program has helped me move forward as a full human being.”
D.S., clinical psychologist

“The training was a huge turning point for me. The experience clarified and deepened the self-awareness I had been working toward for some time. I was able to see others and myself in a far more realistic and compassionate way. Even better, I learned how to combine this awareness with relaxation techniques from my meditation practice. I actually changed.”
T.B., attorney

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Tuition

The Enneagram Intensive 
Residents – $1790 includes single or double room and three meals per day. (Early-bird tuition is $1690 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.) 

Commuters – $1510 includes lunch and dinner ($1410 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.)

Students who have attended The Enneagram Intensive previously may attend for a reduced fee of $1190 resident/$910 commuter.

(Fees may vary depending upon site costs.)

Foundations of Spiritual Method and the Typing Process
Residents – $1790 includes single or double room and three meals per day. (Early-bird tuition is $1690 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.) 

Commuters – $1510 includes lunch and dinner ($1410 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.)

(Fees may vary depending upon site costs.)

Foundations of Spiritual Method (three-day weekend)
Residents – $575 includes single or double room and three meals per day. Commuters – $460 includes lunch and dinner

Students who have attended Foundations of Spiritual Method previously may attend for a reduced fee of $450/resident or $375/commuter.
(Fees may vary depending upon site costs.)

The Typing Process (Monday morning 8:30am through Thursday afternoon at noon)
Residents – $1215 includes single or double room and meals. (Early-bird tuition is $1115 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.) 

Commuters – $1050 includes lunch and dinner ($950 if you register more than 45 days before the course date.)

Contact Tracy Colina for more information.

Scholarships

The Association of Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition (AETNT) provides scholarship assistance to prospective participants in the Enneagram Professional Training Program™. The goal is to enable people who can take the Enneagram to new and diverse audiences to certify as Enneagram teachers. The five major criteria for selection include:

1) Financial need
2) Intention to teach
3) Diversity
4) Non-profit or community service
5) Volunteer teaching

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must meet the first two criteria plus at least one of the other criteria. For information about applying for scholarship aid, contact Tracy Colina or call 866-366-8973 (toll-free in the United States) or 513-829-3457 (outside of the U.S.)

Continuing education units

Each six-day workshop meets the qualifications for between 52 hours of Continuing Education (CE) for LPCs, MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Foundations of Spiritual Method grants 22 CE hours. Contact us to learn more.

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Instructors

Faculty varies by location. Instructors may include David Daniels, Peter O’Hanrahan and/or Terry Saracino. Helen Palmer is present through a recorded set of 13 powerful guided meditations. (Other certified EPTP associates also may co-facilitate workshops in some locations worldwide.) Extensive handouts include current unpublished works by Helen and David.

David Daniels, M.D., is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medical School and co-author of The Essential Enneagram. In private practice for more than three decades, David has taught the Enneagram system at Stanford, in the community and internationally for 15 years. He brings his knowledge of the Enneagram to individuals, couples and groups, and to a wide range of applications in clinical practice and the workplace. Read full bio.

Helen Palmer has authored five highly acclaimed books in the field of human consciousness. The Enneagram and The Enneagram in Love and Work are perennial international bestsellers, now in 21 languages. Helen was featured in the PBS documentary, Breaking Out of the Box: Discovering the Enneagram, and has recently launched a new website, www.enneagram.com.  She has co-taught the Enneagram Professional Training Program with David since 1988. Read full bio.

Peter O'Hanrahan has taught the Enneagram to helping professionals, business groups and the public for 20 years. Since 1978 Peter has integrated the Enneagram into his practice as a counselor and body therapist. He managed the Center for Human Growth in Berkeley from 1977 to 1989, incorporating the Enneagram in the program. Peter is the director of internships and program manager for the EPTP. Read full bio.

Terry Saracino, M.A., M.B.A., has taught the Enneagram professionally to individuals and organizations throughout the country as a tool for personal, professional and spiritual growth since 1989. As the founder of the Enneagram Center in Denver, CO, she has taught classes, facilitated type and study groups, and counseled individuals. Terry has mentored candidates for certification and conducted certification weekends since 1991. Read full bio.

Contact information

Tracy Colina, director of outreach
866-366-8973 (toll-free in the U.S.)
513-829-3457 (outside the U.S.)
Fax: 510-232-7520

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