Know your number: exploring the enneagram for personal growth
lesson Three
lesson 3: Instincts, stances, and the Body triad
Let's explore the 3 numbers in the Body Triad to conclude our tour around the Enneagram. Each of the nine types has 3 subtypes based on 3 core instincts resulting in 27 different types. This week we will also explore the different stances found in the Enneagram in hopes that you can better understand yourself and others as you narrow down your type. You can do this work all in one sitting or spread the work out over multiple days. If you have not already done so, be sure to register for our next two Enneagram courses to complete your Enneagram Certificate!
WATCH
"Subtypes, Stances and the Body Triad" with Dr. Carrie Starr
- Click the video to the right or watch on youtube
- Check out this interview on the 27 subtypes.
The Instinctual Subtypes and Stances
- Understand the Enneagram Eight Subtypes
- Explore the Enneagram Nine Subtypes
- Discover the Enneagram One Subtypes
- Learn about the three Enneagram stances here.
- Luke 12: 22-34
- Reflect on your inclination to worry. What would it look like for you to live with a greater sense of trust?
- The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge
- This is an optional resource.
- Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation
- This is an optional resource.
listen
The Self Preservation Instinct and Enneagram Eight Song
The Social Instinct and Enneagram Nine Song
The One to One Instinct and Enneagram One Song
Type 8: The Challenger
Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resource, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering.
Key Motivations: Want to be self-reliant, prove their strength, and stay in control
Type 9: The Peacemaker
Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace.
Key Motivations: Want to create harmony in their environment, avoid conflict & tension, and preserve things as they are.
Type 1: The Reformer
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.
Key Motivations: Want to be right, to strive higher and improve everything, and be consistent with their ideals.
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Bonus
Lesson 3 ZOom Meeting
This video is a recording of our meeting from lesson three of our mini-class.
Hopefully you find this extra resource helpful!
HERE TO HELP
dr. CARRIE STARR
Executive Director of the Community Institutes
As your professor, I am here to help you get the most out of this experience. You can expect weekly reminders from me and words of encouragement to help keep you on track and moving through the class materials. You've got this!
585.594.6257 or starr_carrie@roberts.edu